FAQ

 What requirements must I meet to adopt?

  • You would need to be at minimum age of 21 or older. 
  • Commitment—The pet's entire life, up to 15-20 years. 
  • You must sign a contract and agree to a video house check. 
  • You must be able to afford to relocate your pet back to your home country (full relocation costs varies between 600-800£ per kitty, however we only ask for half as remaining amount will be fundraised). 
  • You must be able to cover all medical check-ups, quality food and veterinary costs. 
  • We will NOT accept shared or student housing. 
  • You must be able to have enough time to interact daily with your pet. 
  • We rehome indoor-only kitties! Please only apply for one of our kitties, if you are willing to keep you kitty indoor or in secured garden area i.e. catio!
  • Kittens will need to be adopted in pairs if under 5 months old for development reasons unless stated otherwise. 
  • All rehomed kitties must have safe and secure space so humans can sleep through the night. 
  • We will not allow adoptions in very large or busy homes for all kitties safety and well-being.
  • We will require Pet Insurance to be set up 15 days before arrival of a new pet!

 

Where are you based?

Our rescue is mainly based in UAE as we tirelessly work to rescue special needs and emergency cases that most people and rescuers don't get involved in. You can get to know each story of our rescues by browsing their adoption cards in ADOPTBLES.

We also have fantastic team based in UK to assist with adoptions, fostering and relocation processes. This also means we have kitties that flown from United Arab Emirates to the UK and some are already available on our website to ADOPT and are desperately waiting to be adopted! PEASE click ''UK BASED ADOPTABLES'' to view them all!

 

 

Is there any house requirements to adopt a rescue kitty?

We will not accept shared or student housing. You must have enough space and support healthy feline interaction by providing scratching and climbing posts, toys that will help with cats development. You must not be absent for long periods of time. Most of our kitties are fully socialised and domesticated. All kitties will need regular human interaction and attention required. A house check will be done during Pre-Adoption process.

 

 

How much does adoption/relocation fee cost?

Every potential adopter must contribute to half of the relocation cost which will be between 300£-400£ (depends on a size and weight of a kitty) which gets paid directly to the relocation company, Sandy Paws, and will cover part of the flight. 

Remaining balance will be fundraised by Us. However, if potential adopter is able to contribute more towards kitties relocation cost that would HELP to take the strain off the RESCUE and ENABLE US to help other kitties in need!

Full relocation costs around £600 - 800£ to send one kitty to the UK, that of course depends on a weight of a kitty and current currency rate.


If you are still interested please get in touch with us today or fill out ''Contact Us'' form or email us directly on contact@meowmeowrescue.com

Once you'll receive form from Us please sent back completed form to contact@meowmeowrescue.com with Home Check Video, tour of your entire household (including garden, spare rooms, conservatory etc). Whilst recording video please introduce yourself to the camera for verification.

 

 

What company do you use to relocate kitties from UAE?

Sandy Paws is fully licensed relocation company that we have used numerous times and will continue to do so. You can look them up on almost every social media platform. Sandy Paws relocated number of cats and dogs around the globe. They provide very efficient, trusted and smooth relocation process.

 

 

Will I be able to collect my kitty from London Heathrow Airport?

Yes, you will have an option of collecting kitty from meeting point, which is based 5 mins from London Heathrow Airport, or we can arrange Pet Taxi that will deliver kitty right to your door. Please contact us to get a quote for Pet Taxi Services.

We use trusted and fully licenced company, DL Pet Transport Services, that transports all animals throughout whole UK. You can also look them up on most social media platforms. They are very efficient company that we have used numerous times. DL Pet Transport Services use GPS monitoring and live tracking system that will allow you to track whole journey of you kitty from the HARC (Heathrow Animal Reception Centre) right to your door.

 

 

Will I be able to adopt if I have pets already?

Yes, you will. However, we will need to review your Pre-Adoption form first along with Video Home Check in order to get to know your pets and your household. 

 

 

Why spaying and neutering is important for your Pets health?

Spaying and neutering are always emphasized as a way to control the pet population. This is a primary benefit, but did you know spaying or neutering your pet is also a way to reduce health issues and behavioural problems? By choosing this procedure, you are not only acting responsibly but might be increasing the amount of time you get to spend with your best friend.

By opting to spay your female pet or neuter a male, you decrease their likelihood of developing certain forms of cancer. The spaying procedure for a female removes the ovaries and uterus. This helps limit uterine infections and breast tumours that can be malignant or cancerous. For male pets, neutering reduces the risk of testicular cancer and certain prostate problems.

A neutered male dog may live up to 18% longer while a female's lifespan may increase by 23%. For owners who keep their pets outdoors, longevity is increased for male dogs and cats by reducing roaming. When neutered, the chances of a pet being hit by a car while seeking another mate decreases. The chances of an altercation with another animal also decline. 

Pets who aren't spayed or neutered tend to howl and yowl more and also urinate. Aggression can be tempered by the procedure.

 

 

Why all kitties should be indoor Pets?

There are many circumstances in which keeping a cat indoors may be safer for a cat and therefore, arguably, better for the cat.

Indoor cats are at lower risk for injuries associated with the outdoor environment (cars, trains, dogs, predators, humans, etc.) and are at far less risk of contracting parasites and infectious diseases such as the feline immunodeficiency virus. Studies have consistently shown that urban cats that go outdoors have far shorter life spans (averaging 2 years or less), while most indoor cats will live over 15 years. Keeping cats indoors also prevents fighting and fight-related injuries and has the added benefit of protecting natural wildlife.

“But he wants to go outside.”

“We live on a very quiet street.”

“It’s cruel to keep her in.”

These are things said by people who would never dream of opening the door and sending toddlers to wander down the street on their own.

The way we learn not to let the cat out unaccompanied is usually the hard way.

 

 

Why some kitties have one ear clipped?

In UAE some kitties would have one of their ears clipped. It purely means that kitty has been spayed or neutered and must not be removed. 

 

 

What if my kitty still doesn't want to get along with my resident cat/cats?

We understand introduction may take longer than usual. However, if kitty still doesn't want to get along with your resident kitty and all ways how to introduce the kitties, that also have been suggested by Meow Meow Rescue, have been exhausted, please get in touch with us ASAP!

We are here to support all our adopters even after kitties have arrived to their New Homes! 

We are responsible for each kitty that have been adopted through our rescue and we will work with adopter to resolve the issue to find better suitable home or foster home if necessary! Please contact us as soon as possible so we can find best possible way how to help our rescue kitties and our adoption parents!
 

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