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From Egypt to home

Your Adoption Journey

A clear and transparent process to bring Egypt’s cats to loving homes in the United States.

Start your applicationSee the 7 steps
A tabby and white cat sitting on ancient stone with a Cairo mosque glowing behind
From application to arrival
7 steps
Adoption fee, travel included
$600
Between flights to the U.S.
~6 weeks
Home check for every applicant
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The steps to adoption

From application to arrival, here’s how it works.

Seven steps across three phases. Each step shows who takes the lead, so you always know what’s next.

  • You
  • Our team

Phase 1Apply

  1. A calico cat in front of a Cairo mosque at sunset
    You

    Step 1Find Your Cat

    Browse our available cats through Pawlytics and find your perfect match.

    • Browse on Pawlytics
  2. An adopter filling in the online application on a laptop, a cat resting nearby
    You

    Step 2Submit Your Application

    Complete our adoption application and submit the $25 non-refundable application fee. Applications are processed in the order received.

    • $25 application fee
    • Processed in order received

Phase 2Approval

  1. A video call home check with an adopter and her cat
    Our team

    Step 3Application Review & Home Check

    Our team reviews your application, contacts your veterinary and personal references, verifies landlord approval (if applicable), and completes a required video home check and interview with every applicant.

    • Vet & personal references
    • Video home check
  2. A fluffy cream cat looking into the camera
    You

    Step 4Approval & Reservation

    Once approved, a $250 non-refundable reservation deposit is due within 24 hours to secure your cat.

    • $250 deposit
    • Due within 24 hours

Phase 3Egypt to Home

  1. An Angels of Egypt volunteer in gloves checking a tabby cat
    Our team

    Step 5Preparing in Egypt

    Your cat receives age-appropriate vaccinations, is spayed/neutered (if age eligible), microchipped, dewormed, given topical flea preventative, and prepared for international travel with all required health certificates and documentation.

    • Vaccinated & microchipped
    • Travel documents
  2. A cat in a travel carrier beside a plane on the runway
    Our team

    Step 6Flight to America

    Cats travel from Cairo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) on our scheduled flights, approximately every six weeks.

    • Cairo to IAD
    • About every 6 weeks
  3. A new adopter holding her ginger and white cat at the airport
    You

    Step 7Welcome Home

    You will pick up your cat at IAD cargo and begin your new life together! Adopters are responsible for their cat’s onward transport from IAD. We do not arrange domestic transport.

    • Pick up at IAD cargo

Your new life together begins

Costs

What you’ll pay, and when

Every payment in the adoption process, in the order you’ll make it.

  1. Application fee

    Step 2 · With your application

    Non-refundable

    $25

  2. Reservation deposit

    Step 4 · Within 24 hours of approval

    Non-refundable

    $250

  3. Adoption fee

    Covers your cat’s care & journey

    See everything included

    $600

Your $600 adoption fee covers

Everything your cat needs to travel home

  • Microchip
  • Deworming (two doses)
  • Topical flea preventative
  • Age-appropriate vaccinations in Egypt
  • Spay/neuter (if age eligible)
  • Health certificate & passport
  • Export preparation
  • Broker, customs and clearance fees
  • International travel to the U.S.

Important travel information

How your cat gets to you

Scheduled flights approximately every six weeks

A cat peeking out of a travel carrier as a plane takes off at sunset

Good to know

  • Adopters pick up at IAD cargo
  • Adopters are responsible for onward transport from IAD
  • No cargo shipping after the Egypt leg
  • Canada adopters must also pick up at IAD (we do not arrange Canadian domestic transport)
  • Travel dates are confirmed in advance and cannot accommodate last-minute additions
Two fluffy kittens resting on a blanket

Adopting a kitten?

Kittens & spay/neuter

Kitten requirements, step by step

  1. In Egypt

    Kittens receive two FVRCP vaccinations

  2. After arrival

    Rabies vaccination given when age eligible

  3. Testing

    FeLV/FIV testing (note: results in kittens under 6 months may be unreliable)

  4. By 6 monthsRequired

    Spay/neuter required by 6 months of age — proof must be provided within two weeks

  5. ContractRequired

    Contract requires sterilization and we reserve the right to reclaim the cat if not completed

Quick answers

Questions adopters ask

The essentials, in one place. Still unsure about something? Our full FAQ covers more.

Read the full FAQ
Where are the cats, and who can adopt?

Our cats are located in Egypt and available for adoption to approved homes in the United States.

How much does adoption cost in total?

The adoption fee is $600. A separate $25 non-refundable application fee and a $250 non-refundable reservation deposit are also required.

How is my application reviewed?

Applications are processed in the order received. Our team contacts your veterinary and personal references, verifies landlord approval (if applicable), and completes a required video home check and interview with every applicant.

Where and when do I pick up my cat?

Cats fly from Cairo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) on scheduled flights approximately every six weeks. You pick up your cat at IAD cargo, and travel dates are confirmed in advance.

Can you deliver my cat to my city?

No. Adopters are responsible for onward transport from IAD. We do not arrange domestic transport, and there is no cargo shipping after the Egypt leg.

I live in Canada. Where do I pick up?

Canada adopters must also pick up at IAD. We do not arrange Canadian domestic transport.

Ready to Begin?

Browse our available cats and start your adoption journey today.

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