In The Beginning

Feline Friends was founded by a British lady called Lesley King in September 1991. She was upset and saddened by the plight of many of Abu Dhabi's street cats. So she started Feline Friends.

What is Feline Friends?

Feline Friends is a non profit making organization that helps cats in the U.A.E. Volunteers rescue and re-home stray cats and kittens; promote the control of street cats by sterilization and re-release and provide care and relief to sick and injured cats and kittens.

What is a volunteer?

A volunteer is some one who is willing to give their time and/or money to help Feline Friends.

Where is Feline Friends office and what are their opening hours?

Feline Friends does not have an office; all their volunteers work from home.

Where is the telephone?

Feline Friends has two mobile phones that are manned by volunteers, so please be patient.

General & Emergency - 050 582-2916

Homing & Fostering - 050 823-1569

Why didn’t Feline Friends get back to me immediately?

Feline Friends answers the messages in order of priority, so a message telling us about an injured cat will get priority over a message from some one looking for a cat to adopt. Please be patient Feline Friends will return your call as soon as possible.

Where can we see cats available for adoption?

we only have foster homes at the time being.

Cats can only be viewed by appointment, please call Homing & Fostering on 050 823-1569.

Can I foster a cat?

Yes. Feline Friends would ask you some questions and ask you to abide by some simple rules. The foster cat remains the responsibility of Feline Friends and may be permanently homed at any time. Feline Friends is always in need of people who are willing to foster a cat, so if you are interested we would appreciate your call.

Can I leave my cat with Feline Friends when I go on vacation?

Feline Friends does not own a cattery and our foster homes are always full. Your local vet should be able to tell you where the best Kennels and Catteries are.

I own a cat; can I give it to Feline Friends when I leave?

If you really can't take the cat with you when you leave, tell Feline Friends as soon as you know you are leaving and they will help you to find your cat a home. Please do not expect Feline Friends to take your cat on short notice because they may not have a foster home for the cat.

Can Feline Friends help with the export of our cat?

Your local vet will have all the information you need and will be able to help you with the export of your cat.

Can we abandon our cat on the street when we leave?

If you can't take it with you, or find it a home, it would be kinder to euthanase it. If you abandon your cat it will have to find its own food and shelter, defend itself against feral cats and risk getting killed crossing roads. You give this cat somewhere to live with food and protection. Is it fair to abandon it? Would you do this to someone you love?

We want a black, fluffy, friendly male 4-year-old cat. Can Feline Friends help?

Feline Friends do try to find the cat you want, we may suggest that you go and see a cat that isn’t exactly what you want, but please go and see it; it may be the perfect cat for you.

Do we have to pay for a cat?

Feline Friends do ask that if you can afford it you make a donation that covers the veterinary costs for your cat. Before any cat is put up for adoption it has had a health check and if it is old enough it has been sterilized. By making a donation that covers Feline Friends expenses for your cat, you have ensured that they have enough money to help another cat.

It is 10pm and we have found an injured cat. Can Feline Friends come immediately?

Yes if it is possible. If the cat is seriously injured Feline Friends would try to get a volunteer to you. If it is not seriously injured, Feline Friends would ask that you look after the cat until morning

It is midnight. We have found a stray cat. Can Feline Friends come NOW?

Please do not ring a volunteer at this time of night unless it is absolutely necessary. The volunteers are not on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week. If you can, please look after the cat until morning and call the voice mail with your details. Feline Friends would then try to help in the morning.