Dahab Cats

Saving the cats of Dahab, Egypt, who have nowhere else to go

Who We Are

Dahab Cats is an independent, not-for-profit welfare organisation in Dahab, Egypt. We care for, rescue and rehabilitate vulnerable street cats and kittens. We do this because there is no government support for animals in Egypt, so individuals like us commit to alleviating the daily suffering of the many street cats.

Dahab Cats was founded by one woman, from a simple desire to help these cats who had nowhere to go. What started with just one cat, then a few rescues, has grown into a shelter caring for over 100 cats and kittens each year!

We believe every life, even the small furry ones, deserves care and love. We are entirely donation-based, so we are so grateful and proud of our community.

We hope you join us!

What We Do

Our mission is to improve the lives of cats in Dahab through rescue, medical treatment, responsible population control, education, and compassionate care.

Rescue services

Shelter sick, injured, abandoned and orphaned cats and kittens

Provide emergency veterinary care and rehabilitation for strays

Operate a cat shelter and kitten nursery

Support adoption locally and internationally

Assist with Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) initiatives

Educate the community about animal welfare

Paid Services

Cat boarding for short and mid term stays

Pet grooming services

Donate Now
A quiet veterinary treatment table covered with a neatly arranged, pale blue disposable pad, where a calm, short-haired tri-color cat rests on its side, eyes half-closed in comfort, a small bandage carefully wrapped around one front leg. Stainless steel instruments are organized in a tray at the edge of the frame, gleaming but not threatening. Overhead clinical lights provide bright yet softened illumination, creating clear visibility and minimal shadows. The background reveals clean white cabinets and a wall-mounted chart of feline anatomy, slightly out of focus. Photographic realism with a professional, reassuring mood, eye-level angle, medium shot, emphasizing compassionate medical care rather than drama, perfect for explaining treatment and donations on a rescue site.
A sunlit outdoor feeding and shelter station for street cats beside a low, textured stone wall typical of Dahab, with three simple wooden shelters lined with colorful, well-worn blankets. Several cats of varying ages and coat patterns gently interact: a cautious kitten peers from a shelter entrance while an older, one-eyed ginger cat eats from a shiny metal bowl. Late-afternoon golden light creates long, soft shadows across the sandy ground, picking up warm tones from the stone and wood. The composition is wide and balanced, with the shelters forming a gentle diagonal through the frame. Photographic realism, natural colors, calm and caring atmosphere, illustrating structured support for street cats in a professional nonprofit context.
A close-up of a relaxed, rescued tabby cat with a slightly crooked tail and a faint scar above one eye, sleeping contentedly on a neatly folded, soft beige fleece blanket. Behind the cat, a small, clearly printed donation jar labeled for Dahab cat rescue sits on a smooth wooden shelf, slightly blurred but legible, containing a few visible banknotes and coins. Soft window light from the right creates delicate highlights on the cat’s whiskers and subtle reflections on the glass jar, while the background fades into a neutral, out-of-focus wall. Photographic realism, shallow depth of field, intimate and sincere mood, composed using the rule of thirds to draw attention to both the cat’s safety and the importance of donations.