Alexandria Cat Rescue Centre

Alexandria Cat Rescue Centre (ACRC)

To adopt a cat in Egypt, contact Alexandria Cat Rescue Centre (ACRC) at acrc@yahoo.com

Alexandria Cat Rescue Centre (ACRC) provides temporary accommodation for sick and injured rescued cats while they are receiving veterinary treatment or convalescing. They also provide a temporary home for rescued cats while they are being prepared for adoption to new homes. 

They are located in Alexandria, Egypt.

Blind cat at Alexandria Cat Rescue Centre
Blind cat at Alexandria Cat Rescue Centre (Photo Courtesy of ACRC)

Key Takeaways

* Runs a shelter for sick and injured rescued cats.

* Prepare cats for adoption to new homes

Mixed breed Bronze Tabby
Mixed breed Bronze Tabby (Photo Courtesy of ACRC)

Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation

ACRC responds to reports of injured, abandoned, or sick cats. Their work includes:

  • Medical care: Vaccinations, surgeries, and emergency treatment
  • Nutrition and shelter: Clean, safe environments for recovery
  • Foster and socialization programs: Preparing cats for adoption. Kittens and adult cats who need extended care stay at the center or with foster families until they are healthy and ready for a permanent home.
Partially-sighted Minnie
Partially-sighted Minnie (Photo Courtesy of ACRC)

Want to learn more about cats? Check out my Top Amazing Cat Facts blog!

Adoption Programs

ACRC runs structured adoption programs, ensuring that each cat is spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and health-checked before placement. Scheduled adoption events allow prospective adopters to meet cats in a safe and supervised setting, improving the chances of a lasting match.

Super friendly and playful young cat
Super friendly and playful young cat (Photo Courtesy of ACRC)

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are essential to ACRC’s daily operations and help expand the center’s capacity to rescue and care for cats. Opportunities include:

Cat sleeping peacefully
Cat sleeping peacefully (Photo Courtesy of ACRC)
  • Feeding and basic care: Helping with daily feeding, cleaning enclosures, and providing enrichment
  • Veterinary support: Assisting with transporting cats to clinics or helping during routine health checks
  • Adoption events: Setting up and supporting scheduled adoption days, helping potential adopters meet cats safely
  • Foster care: Temporarily housing cats in your home until they are ready for permanent adoption
Tiny kitty for adoption
Tiny kitty for adoption (Photo Courtesy of ACRC)

How You Can Help

ACRC relies on public support to continue their work. Every contribution directly improves the lives of Alexandria’s stray and abandoned cats. Ways to help include:

  • Donations: Support medical care, food, and shelter maintenance
  • Sponsorship: Provide ongoing support for a specific cat
  • Wish List items: Food, blankets, toys, and medical supplies
  • Volunteering: On-site or foster care
  • Spread awareness: Share their mission and success stories on social media
Blind kitty at Alexandria Cat Rescue Centre adoption page
Blind kitty at Alexandria Cat Rescue Centre adoption page (Photo Courtesy of ACRC)

To learn more about animal welfare work in Egypt, check out my ESMA, Animal Aid Egypt (AAE), and CNR New Cairo blogs.

Follow Alexandria Cat Rescue Centre (ACRC) on Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/438413889678740/

Facebook Adoption Page:  https://www.facebook.com/ACRCadoption/

$ Donate: Please contact ACRC for PayPal information.

White and Brown Blind Cat
Hope is totally blind (Photo Courtesy of ACRC)

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