Our Welfare & Rescue exists to help Maus, who, for
whatever reason need to find a new home. This may be because of a marriage
break-up, someone moving to a new home unsuitable for cats, a change in
family circumstances or, thankfully very rarely, because the cat is not
cared for.
Jean Gillespie keeps a list of those people who would
like to offer a home to an older cat and when a Mau is available that may
be suitable for their circumstances, will make contact. Fortunately, not
many Egyptian Maus need re-homing, so you will need to be patient until
the right Mau for you comes along!
We are also here to help with any queries or problems you
may have with your Egyptian Mau. Contact Jean or any member of the
committee and we will do our best to solve the situation or answer your
question.
How do we know whether you would be the right person for
a Mau?
If you have indicated you are interested in providing a
loving home for an older Mau that is in need, we would arrange a home
visit to see the environment offered. You would be required to sign an
"adoption" form, indicating you will keep up with things like annual
vaccinations and would be prepared to seek veterinary advice if the cat
were sick etc. Some Maus would require an indoor life, others allowed out
into the garden. We would try and match situations as far as possible. It
would be traumatic for a Mau that has had the run of a garden to be kept
indoors all the time and vice versa. We do ask though that all Maus are
safely indoors at night and have access to a litter tray. We would also
ask for a donation to the Egyptian Mau Club Welfare Fund.
What qualities do we look for in a potential new
owner?
First and foremost a vast fund of patience and loving
care to reassure a Mau that the new home is a safe and secure environment
where he or she will receive attention and affection. A Mau is naturally a
"people orientated" cat and will respond so well to your care, you will
have an intelligent companion who is also a very beautiful cat.
Photographs and details of Egyptian Maus seeking new
homes will be added to this site from time to time - do visit again
soon!
