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 as a continent. A continent is described as one of the world’s main continuous …
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 a teacher for 10 years. She liked the job and the accommodation was free. …
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 the air and sometimes feel the earth and grass under their feet. The latter …
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 to take your feline friend with you, you should get to know the requirements …
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 viral upper respiratory infection. Bacterial infections of the eyes in young cats can destroy …
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 addition, this rescue seems to be particularly hazardous. Thirdly, these 2 guys appear to …
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 it, and when I went to the vet to get a health card the …
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 the Far East, millions of animals are slaughtered. It is a ritual which, we …
