This week I decided to try to go get Tiger and Grey by myself from Egypt. Also because this week the final stage has started to arrange their journey by some mail contact with Gloria, the founder of EMRO.
First I didn't fancy the idea to go alone to Cairo. Also this weeks news about more trouble in the city made me doubt whether to do it or not. I am not so keen on going to Arabic countries as woman alone, eventhough I know Egypt is one of the more 'civilised' Arabian countries.
First I thought of the idea to just fly up and down, not even leaving the airport. But, I would be silly to spend so much on doing this. And I know it has been a long time wish of me to see the Egyptian pyramids myself. I would love to feel and see some of this ancient magic, and see the history involving Bastet. It is just one of the Goddesses from Egypt that I feel connected to for a long time. Not that She is big part of my life, but animal Goddesses are just my point of interests in general.
So then came the plan to go for a short break at a resort, with airport transfer service, and in walking distance of the famous Giza Pyramids. But unfortunately it was impossible to book for a single room. But then Gloria offered me to stay at EMRO for a donation. Which is of course cheaper and much more valuable for me as it helps the kitties I love so much. And, I stay within the same place as my sweets. So this made me change my mind. The only fear I still have is to travel from the airport to EMRO. I am such a chicken! Well I think I will anyway paint my hair before I go, so I am not blonde. All bits help to make me feel more secure.
And by today, chance is so big to go myself to Cairo. I am just awaiting EMRO who is looking for the costs to fly with KLM or Lufthansa. But they are not available in weekends, I only hear tomorrow. KLM is the best option as it is a direct flight, arriving in Holland in the afternoon. So I spend little more time in Cairo. With Lufthansa I have to leave Fridaynight, arrive at 2.00 at night in Cairo, where I have to stay at the airport to go to EMRO early in the morning (it makes no sense to have someone there waiting for me). And have to leave again the same day, because the plane arrives back in Holland at 22.30. If I arrive that late on Sundays, I would be so cruel to my kitties, because I have to work all week after and I am a weekend off. It will take almost 2 weeks then before I have time for them. It is not fair... I want to have them observed for at least one day before I want to leave them home alone for a few hours.
I just hope KLM is not too expensive... it would be best option. One of the cats (probably Grey) has to go in the cargo space anyway. But since I know what size of carrier KLM only allowes... poor Tiger....
Tiger & Grey
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zaterdag 30 juli 2011
zondag 24 juli 2011
The day I met Tiger and Grey
Early May I found out about the existence of an organisation that aims to protect the ancient Egyptian Mau. I happen to come across when I was searching for a breeder of Egyptian Mau cats here in Holland.
This organisation seem to be a perfect solution for my wish to own an Egyptian Mau and do something good for the millions of cats that are abandoned worldwide. The first cat I came across on the adoptionlist was a cat named Mau. It looked for a forever home in Europe, and this actualy made me interested, as this organisation seemed to ship cats worldwide. I scrolled down the list of about 20 cats, some very young, some old, some disabled, some semi feral, others friendly and sociable. But there was one cat catching my attention, and that was little tiger. On the picture a kitten, but it was by now almost one year old. Her eyes, her looks, it kept me attracted for a long time. But after a few days looking for more cats, I found another list with offside Egyptian Mau. I choose for two of those, one cat named Tawny, a Mau looking golden cat and Cassy a breathchoking silver Shirazi (which is a cross between an Egyptian Mau and a Persian x Mau, resulting in a long haired Mau with a normal shaped head and nose). She had bronze eyes matching so stunning with her silver hair. After a few days I heard that both Tawny and Cassy had already been replaced. It is a pitty.
At this point I decided to request for Tiger and another cat named Magdi. But for some reason, Grey appeared on the list. And, after a week of corresponding and filling out a huge questionaire, the news arrived that both Tiger and Grey had been adopted to me!
I had to pay the money for their bloodtests and laboratory costs, so that they could start their quarantaine as soon as possible. That moment started on May 16th, as EMRO was so kind to start early before they received the money, because Grey had still a valid vaccination, but it would run out on May 17th. It was needed to have the process started or else it would take longer or costed me more money.
I have not a single day regreted Grey to join my little 'family'. He was on my wishlist, but I did not plan him on second choice. But looking at his picture and hearing people who already met Grey or even considered to adopt him, say he is a wonderfull easy going and lovable cat. And I am sure it is meant to be that he comes live with me as well. Magdi who I would love to adopt later, is also adopted now to go to the US. I am happy for him, and maybe it is just exact how it should have to be. His place was meant to be in the US and sure he will be loved just as equally as I would love Tiger and Grey.
So, they are now in quarantaine. At the moment I write this, it is week 9 out of 13, which means it is still 3 1/2 more weeks to go until they can leave Egypt. I am very very curious to them, and even more now the moment has come to really get ready and excited. Their things arrive now, I am arranging their travel, and just this week I decided to do my best to pick them up myself. Isn't that wonderfull? But I am very happy EMRO arranges their journey because it is not easy doing this from Holland. I know how and where to arrange flights from Holland to Egypt, but importing it is complicated. But I am sure within a week I know the plans. I am excited, to go to Cairo even if it may only be for a few hours... all for the kitties I found on my way of life.
This organisation seem to be a perfect solution for my wish to own an Egyptian Mau and do something good for the millions of cats that are abandoned worldwide. The first cat I came across on the adoptionlist was a cat named Mau. It looked for a forever home in Europe, and this actualy made me interested, as this organisation seemed to ship cats worldwide. I scrolled down the list of about 20 cats, some very young, some old, some disabled, some semi feral, others friendly and sociable. But there was one cat catching my attention, and that was little tiger. On the picture a kitten, but it was by now almost one year old. Her eyes, her looks, it kept me attracted for a long time. But after a few days looking for more cats, I found another list with offside Egyptian Mau. I choose for two of those, one cat named Tawny, a Mau looking golden cat and Cassy a breathchoking silver Shirazi (which is a cross between an Egyptian Mau and a Persian x Mau, resulting in a long haired Mau with a normal shaped head and nose). She had bronze eyes matching so stunning with her silver hair. After a few days I heard that both Tawny and Cassy had already been replaced. It is a pitty.
At this point I decided to request for Tiger and another cat named Magdi. But for some reason, Grey appeared on the list. And, after a week of corresponding and filling out a huge questionaire, the news arrived that both Tiger and Grey had been adopted to me!
I had to pay the money for their bloodtests and laboratory costs, so that they could start their quarantaine as soon as possible. That moment started on May 16th, as EMRO was so kind to start early before they received the money, because Grey had still a valid vaccination, but it would run out on May 17th. It was needed to have the process started or else it would take longer or costed me more money.
I have not a single day regreted Grey to join my little 'family'. He was on my wishlist, but I did not plan him on second choice. But looking at his picture and hearing people who already met Grey or even considered to adopt him, say he is a wonderfull easy going and lovable cat. And I am sure it is meant to be that he comes live with me as well. Magdi who I would love to adopt later, is also adopted now to go to the US. I am happy for him, and maybe it is just exact how it should have to be. His place was meant to be in the US and sure he will be loved just as equally as I would love Tiger and Grey.
So, they are now in quarantaine. At the moment I write this, it is week 9 out of 13, which means it is still 3 1/2 more weeks to go until they can leave Egypt. I am very very curious to them, and even more now the moment has come to really get ready and excited. Their things arrive now, I am arranging their travel, and just this week I decided to do my best to pick them up myself. Isn't that wonderfull? But I am very happy EMRO arranges their journey because it is not easy doing this from Holland. I know how and where to arrange flights from Holland to Egypt, but importing it is complicated. But I am sure within a week I know the plans. I am excited, to go to Cairo even if it may only be for a few hours... all for the kitties I found on my way of life.
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