18/09/2026
Dahab Cats is open to care for the more than 120 cats already living in our shelters — many of whom are disabled, vulnerable, abandoned or unable to survive on the streets.
What we are not currently able to do is keep accepting every new kitten or sick cat brought to us. We have reached our safe capacity, and taking in more animals when we do not have enough space, foster mothers, finances, volunteers or resources would be irresponsible and potentially dangerous for the cats already in our care.
When we say we do not have kitten milk, a surrogate mother, volunteers or suitable space available, we are being honest about our limitations — not saying that the shelter has no purpose.
A rescue cannot save every animal simply by keeping its doors permanently open. Sometimes responsible animal welfare means saying no to new admissions so that the animals already depending on us continue to receive proper food, shelter and medical care.
We understand how upsetting it is to find kittens needing help. We feel exactly the same. But condemning a shelter for being full does not create more space, volunteers or resources.
Even when we cannot admit an animal, we can still try to provide emergency veterinary guidance, including directing people to appropriate veterinary care and advising on immediate next steps where possible.
When we say we have no kitten milk available, that is exactly what we mean. There is no hidden or “secret” supply. Any kitten milk we had was given away to people caring for kittens who needed it.
Likewise, if we say we have no surrogate mothers, no volunteers available and no safe place to put additional cats or kittens, those are genuine limitations.
We are no different from shelters around the world. Full is full. Once a shelter has reached capacity, continuing to take in more animals is not responsible rescue — it risks overcrowding, disease, stress and a lower standard of care for every animal already there. Gillian 🙏
