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This is Rabbit, a very sweet and playful 5 month old puppy. She has long pointy ears, and both her hind legs are longer than her front, so she hops when she walks (hence the name, Rabbit). She is very sweet natured and has a big personality, but can be a handful at times, and requires somebody who is patient.
Dusty was found on the doorstep of a compassionate family's home at the age of 9 weeks and was taken in temporarily. It is time for her to find a permanent home as they already have a full house and she is now almost full grown.
When she was found she had clearly been mistreated and was terrified of everything. She still suffers from fear of strange people and may do so all her life. She continues to improve with work and increased exposure to more friendly people. She will need patience, time, and training to get over her fears. The way to her heart is definitely food - and lots of chewy bones. Dusty is medium sized (~35 lbs), loves to play with other dogs, and loves to be with the people she knows. She is looking for a permanent home with a caring, committed owner with time to work with her. Dusty is crate trained and sleeps in her crate every night. She is fully vaccinated, spayed, micro chipped and even comes with accessories like her own bed with her name on it.
This gentle giant is in need of a loving home soon. He was originally found in a garbage collection area tied to a lamp post with no shade and left to look for his food in the garbage. Gerbo was rescued by ESMA and found a good home but the owners had to leave Egypt for the UK where it is very difficult to take their pets. Now he is without a family. He is very sweet natured and playful, and listens to his master, but is better off as an only dog.
The two male German Shepherds were found in the Maadi area. They are estimated to be around 1 year old. They were found walking together, both of them wearing collars. When we got them we found out they were sterilized too, which is not normal for street dogs. They also were very familiar with people and did not find a problem in dealing with them, although one boy was a bit more shy than the other. They are also used to the leash. We named them Moko & Azzo.
This Maadi puppy is estimated to be 4-5 months old. He seems to be a mix of German Shepherd and Collie. He was too dehydrated when we found him, with a very bad eye infection and too hungry. He is very friendly, easy with other puppies and adult dogs too. He is so funny that we called him Magoo.
This sweet dog was found at the side of a small canal in a terribly dirty state. He was trying to drink water and clearly did not belong in that environment. When we asked, we found that the people who claimed to own him did not want him, and we suspected that they might have stolen him. We picked him up and now he is very happy in our shelter.
This is Chance, who also appears on the website's banner picture. He is about 3 years old, neutered, and ready to travel. He was found on a highway overpass with injuries to his leg, which was not broken yet was badly injured. He has recovered nicely and is ready for a new home.
This is quite a couple--Cortez , a male of 3 years old, was found abandoned in Sheikh Zayed, and we rescued him after receiving a phone call that he was in the streets. His best friend is Randa, a 2-year old female, who was the only dog alive of a litter that was poisoned in Maadi (along with the mother).
Ronaldo is about 3 and is neutered and ready to travel to Europe. He was rescued after his was hit by a car near the home of our supporter Mansour Kabbani. After one operation, he made a full recovery. He is used to living with several other dogs and gets along with people easily too.
Feryal is a sweet and friendly young girl of two years. She is petite and loves to run and chase balls. She is a bit shy with strangers but warms up quickly. She was rescused from the aftermath of a shooting of dogs from Orabi Street in Mohandaseen, where we found her alive next to her dead mother and one dead brother. She was saved along with the remaining brothers. She is ready to travel to Europe.
Sambo is a darling 4-year old who was abandoned by owners because they grew tired of having a dog--please, think ahead! A dog or cat is your for life! At first he was very confused and scared, but now has adjusted to live at the shelter and loves his play group of little dogs and people too.
Baraka was the victim of a marriage--her owner remarried and her new husband refused to accept a dog in his house. She is three years old and would love to become a family dog again--this time, for keeps.
Leon had been with a family but they apparently abandoned him into the street. He is a sweet four-year old.
Joy was another rescue from the Gezira Club. She was a thin skelton of a dog and was doing to die from malnutrition or the next round of poisoning at the Club, but she is now safe and healthy in our care.
This sweet dog was the victim of a car accident and will have to use a wheel chair for the rest of his life. We are grateful to the man who saw the accident and brought Saber to our shelter in the middle of the night. We have been able to bring him along pretty well but really he needs a family who is ready for a special needs dog.
Aziz when he was just a puppt was on his way to becoming someone's dinner at an embassy of a country where dog consumption is common. We were tipped off and were able to intervene and we got a whole basket full of puppies. We bottle fed them all and they are sweethearts.
Rescued by our volunteer Hazem Metwalli
Rescued by our volunteer Hazem Metwalli
Rescused by our volunteer Hazem Metwalli
This lab-rotweiler mix was brought from Greece as a gift to an Egyptian. Here is why animals are not appropriate gifts--the recipient may not want the animal and might treat him or her very badly. This is what happened to Eros. He was tied to a short leash and kept locked in a small room. A neighbor finally intervened only to be told that the family was simply going to euthanize the dog! The neighbor was able to convince them otherwise, and got Eros to our shelter. He feels calm with women and nervous with strange men.
Rafi is another car accident victim. Now is he doing quite well with just a little trouble with his right back leg and paw. He is about 3, very friendly, and loves people.
He is about one year old and was found by our friends at the Egyptian Mau Rescue Organization, which is only for cats. He had a problem with his leg when he was found, either from an accident or a birth abnormality. After an operation, he is doing quite well.
Male, est. 1-2 years old, neutered, vaccinated. Rescued by a wonderful family who unfortunately cannot keep him in their apartment. He is very trusting, friendly and playful, and gets along with all other dogs. Just look at his cute face!
Male, estimated 3 years old. Poison rescue from a neighborhood that did not want dogs around, especially black ones. Several attempts to poison him before failed as a Good Samaritan and resident hid him a few times. She faced serious threats and thus brought him to us. This black beauty is very attached to people, likes their company and cuddle time. He has a leadership character, but a follower when he is around older dogs. Prefers women and would make a great guard dog for a single lady.
Female, est. 1 year old, spayed, vaccinated. Rami's sister (same rescue/story/character).
Male, est. 1 year old, neutered, vaccinated. This is Farah's brother. Both were rescued after their owner set them out on the street. The two are almost inseperable. Rami loves to play, run, and romp with his toys. Walks well on a leash, rides nicely in a car, and especially obeys his sister. Easy-going and mellow.