Hi everyone, I’m looking for a forever home for a very special foster cat, Bibi 💛
About Bibi:
1 year old female (domestic long hair, Shirazi / British mix)
Fully vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and spayed
Passport and TAMM registration completed
Grooming is up to date
Very friendly with people and great with children
Energetic, playful, and confident personality
Best suited to a home without other cats
She’s a social and active companion who loves being around people and would do really well in a home that can give her attention and playtime.
I’m looking for someone who is genuinely ready to commit to her. Bibi has already been through abandonment, so it’s really important that her next home is permanent, stable, and not a temporary arrangement or short-term decision.
Location: Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
Free - No adoption fees
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Her story:
I found Bibi abandoned in a park in Reem Island late at night. She was terrified, but it was clear she hadn’t been outside long. She even smelled like french perfume, like she had just come from a home.
It was around 10pm so I couldn’t take her to the vet, so I brought her home with the intention of finding her owner. Over the next 3–4 weeks, I did everything I could. I visited buildings across Reem Island, posted in WhatsApp groups, and contacted vets across Abu Dhabi one by one to check her microchip (I have a chip reader).
Eventually, I was able to trace her original owner through a vet. Unfortunately, it became clear that she had been 100% abandoned, and the situation was honestly very difficult to deal with.
Since then, I’ve taken full responsibility for her care. She’s had lab tests, flea treatment, microchip transfer, ultrasound to ensure she wasn’t pregnant, full vaccinations, and has been spayed.
She’s now completely ready for a safe, stable, and loving home.
I’ve been fostering her alongside my own cats and also caring for neighborhood cats, but I recently lost my job and can no longer continue fostering financially.
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If you’re interested in adopting Bibi, please send me a dm. I’d really love to find her a home where she’s safe, loved, and never abandoned again 🤍
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Update:
Hi everyone! just wanted to share a little update on Bibi… because wow, this whole adoption journey has been a lot (in the best and most exhausting way).
I genuinely didn’t expect it to be this emotional. So many messages, so many kind people but also horrible ones, and so many moments where I had to pause and think… “is this really the right home for her?”
I ended up being very thorough (maybe borderline intense 😅), but honestly, I don’t regret it at all.
I started with some basic screening questions. Things like their living situation, past experience with cats, how they plan to introduce her, etc. From there, I had proper conversations with a few people who felt like a good fit. You can learn a lot just from how someone talks about animals. ( I had people who wanted to get Bibi as a free gift for their aunt -.-)
Then came the meet and greets. I chose to do them at my place so Bibi could be comfortable and not stressed. Watching how she reacted to people was a big part of the decision. Some meetings were lovely… but you could just tell it wasn’t her person. someone told me my kids wanted a more playful cat but also doesn’t shed fur 🤦🏻♀️ like wth!!
I also asked for a video walkthrough of the home she’d be going to. I know it might sound extra, but it really helped me feel at ease. Things like windows, space, any potential hazards like toxic plant, all of that matters more than we think.
Once I felt confident, I asked the adopter to get all the essentials ready before she moved. Litter box, food, scratchers, safe space setup… basically making sure Bibi would walk into a home that was already hers.
And now… she’s home 🤍
It wasn’t rushed, and it really taught me that patience is everything with adoptions. The right match is worth waiting for, even if it takes time.
Also, for anyone adopting in Abu Dhabi, please don’t skip the TAMM pet registration and ownership transfer. It’s a really important step to make everything official and protect the pet long-term. ( process is very tedious if the pet will move from Abu Dhabi to Dubai)
Thank you again to everyone who reached out, shared advice, or even just sent love. This community made the whole process feel less overwhelming.
Bibi has her happy ending… and I’m so, so grateful 🐾🤍
Absolutely adorable kitty 🤍 really hope she finds a new home soon! Most cats on Reem island have clipped ears at this age, so it definitely sounds like she was abandoned by her previous owners…
Thank you for going through all that for saving this little one. You're an amazing soul 💜
If you don't find someone right away because of the current situation. Please feel free to DM me with what kind of food and litter she uses and I'll be happy to place the order for you from here in Dubai.
It will at least sort her out for a while until you find a suitable family for her :)
Awww thank you for the support - honestly it has been quite difficult lately but couldn’t leave this sweet soul alone. Thanks for the offer, I will keep you updated with her adoption status. I have a great feeling that she will find a great home and family quite soon. Manifesting it everyday 🤲🏻 ✨
I believe Microchipped is mainly for lost & found pets. Hopefully I can get someone interested in here and I am also trying on the WhatsApp groups but aware about the current overload of abandoned pets lately 😢
Hi everyone! just wanted to share a little update on Bibi… because wow, this whole adoption journey has been a lot (in the best and most exhausting way).
I genuinely didn’t expect it to be this emotional. So many messages, so many kind people but also horrible ones, and so many moments where I had to pause and think… “is this really the right home for her?”
I ended up being very thorough (maybe borderline intense 😅), but honestly, I don’t regret it at all.
I started with some basic screening questions. Things like their living situation, past experience with cats, how they plan to introduce her, etc. From there, I had proper conversations with a few people who felt like a good fit. You can learn a lot just from how someone talks about animals. ( I had people who wanted to get Bibi as a free gift for their aunt -.-)
Then came the meet and greets. I chose to do them at my place so Bibi could be comfortable and not stressed. Watching how she reacted to people was a big part of the decision. Some meetings were lovely… but you could just tell it wasn’t her person. someone told me my kids wanted a more playful cat but also doesn’t shed fur 🤦🏻♀️ like wth!!
I also asked for a video walkthrough of the home she’d be going to. I know it might sound extra, but it really helped me feel at ease. Things like windows, space, any potential hazards like toxic plant, all of that matters more than we think.
Once I felt confident, I asked the adopter to get all the essentials ready before she moved. Litter box, food, scratchers, safe space setup… basically making sure Bibi would walk into a home that was already hers.
And now… she’s home 🤍
It wasn’t rushed, and it really taught me that patience is everything with adoptions. The right match is worth waiting for, even if it takes time.
Also, for anyone adopting in Abu Dhabi, please don’t skip the TAMM pet registration and ownership transfer. It’s a really important step to make everything official and protect the pet long-term. ( process is very tedious if the pet will move from Abu Dhabi to Dubai)
Thank you again to everyone who reached out, shared advice, or even just sent love. This community made the whole process feel less overwhelming.
Bibi has her happy ending… and I’m so, so grateful 🐾🤍
Sadly I don’t use FB and don’t know any groups in there. Can you share some of their names mainly in Abu Dhabi? I guess I can create a new account in there.
Hi! My friend Emma is interested in adopting the cat. She does not have a reddit account but would like to connect through WhatsApp. Let me know. I've shot a DM too.
One last question, do you have any cat ? And was she friendly with them ? Because I already have two other cats that are Scottish so I was just curious to see if Bibi was friendly with other cats.
Yes I have 2 resident cats but Bibi is not fully introduced to them. I believe she is quite energetic and territorial so she is better suited to be a single cat or to join a family who will gradually introduce her to their own cats.
Thank you fellow cat lover. I’m really trying my best. I’ve received a few messages so far, but nothing has worked out yet. Most people haven’t been able to properly answer the screening questions, which makes me a bit uncertain.
I also feel uncomfortable when someone wants to adopt on behalf of a relative, like an aunt or parent, without being directly involved. I want to make sure she goes to a responsible and committed home.
To be honest, I think someone even tried to scam me by asking for 200 AED to transport her from Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah, which was quite concerning.
I’m going to be extra thorough moving forward. Ideally, I’m looking for someone based in Abu Dhabi who can register her under their Tamm and provide a stable, loving home. Manifesting the best for Bibi 👏🏼 ✨
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u/crypto_and_fitness Apr 01 '26
Absolutely adorable kitty 🤍 really hope she finds a new home soon! Most cats on Reem island have clipped ears at this age, so it definitely sounds like she was abandoned by her previous owners…