PAWS OF WAR – Bubba the Cat
Bubba the Cat, a war cat in the Middle East has made it to the US, or will do in due course, thanks to Sgt. Rode, PAWS OF WAR and the generous public who donated sufficient funds quickly to allow … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Middle East
Omani woman looks after 500 cats
NEWS AND COMMENT: Although Maryam al-Balushi finds cats and dogs more faithful than humans and clearly loves them, she has to look after almost 500 cats in her home because there is a stray cat problem in Oman where she … Continue reading →
In which continent did the domestic cat originate?
The domestic cat did not originate on a continent. It originated in the Middle East which is described as a transcontinental region in Afro-Eurasia. I guess that the area does not have the shape or the geography to be described … Continue reading →
Teacher in Qatar spent every penny she had to rescue cats
NEWS AND VIEWS: Jenny Celebi has a beautiful heart, a strong heart and an incredibly gentle one full of love and compassion which has been directed at the abandoned, dumped and forgotten street cats of Qatar where she worked as … Continue reading →
Building a catio in Abu Dhabi for US$800
I love this little story from Abu Dhabi in the Middle East because I love to see catios being built. Catios are a great compromise solution to keeping domestic cats safe while providing some outside space where they can smell … Continue reading →
Cat Ownership in Dubai: Laws, Tips and Other Local Info to Know
By Farah Al-Khojai – 5th December 2018 Are you considering the idea of starting a new life in Dubai with your cat? If you’re coming from overseas, the thought of leaving a pet behind is heartbreaking. But if you are determined … Continue reading →
Memorable appearance of a blind cat in Oman
Moet is a blind cat living in Oman. She is all-white and became blind in both eyes through neglect. We are not told what happened but the blindness is almost certainly due to an untreated secondary bacterial infection after a … Continue reading →
Watch how two Emirati men rescue a stray cat on a busy UAE road…
The video is short but compelling if you are a cat lover. And it has to be said the video is unusual. In fact, it is the first time that I have seen Middle Eastern citizens rescuing a cat. In … Continue reading →
About the “Shirazi” cat by a resident of Dubai, UAE
By Omar I live in Dubai and I know the concept of the “Shirazi” cat. Here they call them “Shirazi” the “Domestic Long Hair”. I bought kittens, from the animal market, byb (back yard breeder) if you want to call … Continue reading →
Eid al-Fitr is coming up on June 25th so watch out for your cat
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan which is the Islamic holy month of fasting. It is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide. During this celebration, in certain countries in the world, primarily from the Middle East to … Continue reading →