Cairo is facing a number of urban challenges, chief amongst which is its big stray animal population. This doesn’t only pose a public health threat, it also often leads to animal rights abuses by municipal and local actors. One organization working to eradicate rampant animal abuse and home the city’s stray animals is Furever Rescue Forster. Founded in April 2017, Furever Rescue Foster started as a private initiative by Cairo resident Dr. Noha Muhammed Awad who also provided the initial funding and the space for the shelter. “This facility started as my own private place to rescue the cases I want to help that are left behind by the overloaded shelters. I started with around $4000 from my own pocket to prepare [the space] with the basics needed for suffering dogs to settle down,” Awad writes in a statement on Facebook. Furever Rescue Foster has reportedly rescued 400 dogs, according to Awad, and continues to accept cases, but with a growing number of stray animals in need of treatment, food and housing, the shelter is facing financial strain. In addition to accepting donations, the organization is now raising funds for…
This Cairo Dog Shelter Is Hosting a Thrift Shopping Bazaar to Rescue Stray Animals
February 5, 2020
