Meet The Meowsketeers and Maze: Six Rescue Cats with Six Very Different Personalities!
We’re a family of six resident cats (and sometimes a few temporary little guests!). We’re six domestic shorthairs with very different personalities, but one thing we all have in common is that we love being the centre of attention.
Our days are filled with sleeping, eating, playing, getting into mischief, demanding cuddles, and occasionally pretending we don’t know each other when it’s time to share something.
Basically, we run the house!
From Lebanon to Uganda: Our New Home in East Africa
We’re originally Lebanese, but currently live in Kampala, Uganda, in East Africa. We moved here with Mum one year ago!
How We Found Our Forever Homes
Our cat mum is Zena, and our cat dad is Afif. And as for how we met them, well, none of us exactly planned it. Most of us just happened to find our way into their lives!
Marvin: Back in 2014, Dad was on his way home from work when this tiny little kitten decided to follow him. He was barely a month old, and apparently, he had already chosen his humans!
Marvin Cookie: In 2018, Mum’s friend found her on a highway, screaming and desperately hungry. She brought her over, and luckily, the timing couldn’t have been better. Our parents were actually looking to adopt a companion for Marvin, so Cookie arrived just when they needed her.
Paco: Another one of Mum’s friends found him in a box near a garbage bin in 2019. He was only around two weeks old! The original plan was to foster him until he found a home. But what can we say? Mum fell in love, and Paco became a classic foster fail!
Taco: He was dumped along with his siblings after the Beirut explosion in 2020, at the place where Mum used to work. She took two of the kittens home to foster. His siblings eventually found their forever homes, but nobody ever asked about Taco. So, naturally, he stayed!
Maze: Mum rescued her pregnant mother in 2019. She gave birth to three white kittens, and then, seven hours later, Maze made her entrance into the world full of colours! Eventually, the mum and all three kittens found homes, but nobody came for Maze. And yes, you guessed it… she stayed too!
Eve: In 2021, someone found her and took her to a veterinary hospital. Unfortunately, she was later abandoned there when she was only 10 days old. She had a serious wound on her back and tail, as well as an infected eye. Mum brought her home, treated her, and nursed her back to health. And guess what? She stayed!
The Stories Behind Our Names
Marvin: Named after Marvin Gaye, the musician. Dad is a big fan, and when Marvin was little, he used to meow as if he were singing. The name was a perfect match!
Cookie, Paco, Taco and Eve: Their names simply suited them. Sometimes you just look at a cat and know!
Maze: Her full name is Mazikeen, inspired by the character from Lucifer. She’s a bit of a crazy cat, so the name was quite fitting!
Six Cats, Six Very Different Personalities
Marvin: The king of the house. A chilled, sophisticated gentleman who isn’t afraid to give his strong opinions. Sometimes, you’ll genuinely feel like there’s a human living inside his body.
Cookie: The calm one. She loves her peaceful life, but if there’s one thing she loves more than anything else, it’s food!
Paco: A total mama’s boy who still thinks he’s a kitten. He’s also the house hurricane. If something is happening, there’s a good chance Paco is behind it!
Taco: Very smart, loves learning tricks, and is probably more interested in humans than he is in his own siblings. He’s definitely a people person! Very jealous, though!
Eve: Our sassy little diva. She has a very distinguished personality and likes doing everything at her own pace. Nobody tells Eve what to do!
Maze: A turbo-powered cat! She’s a climber, an explorer, and a professional chewer. If something can’t be climbed or chewed, Maze will find a way!
The Special Bond Between Us and Our Pawrents
There are quite a few memorable moments, but some will always stay with us.
When Dad had to travel, Mum stayed with us for an entire year. We had each other, and Mum says she wouldn’t have made it through that year without us.
Then there’s Marvin, who might actually have saved our lives! One day, Mum fell asleep while something was cooking on the stove. Marvin started meowing frantically until he woke her up. When she finally got up, she discovered that the house was full of smoke. Thankfully, there was no damage, but things could have ended very differently if Marvin hadn’t alerted her.
So, while Mum and Dad rescued most of us, it seems Marvin decided it was his turn to rescue us all!
Giving Little Kittens a Second Chance in Uganda
Mum is also a volunteer at a local animal rescue shelter in Uganda. One of the ways she contributes is by fostering kittens who need temporary homes and care.
Having years of experience with cats, she wanted to put that experience to good use and extend her help to the local rescue community here in Uganda.
We currently have two little foster kittens staying with us!
Of course, we resident cats have mixed feelings about having little guests around, but we’re happy that Mum is helping give more kittens a chance at a better life!
Helping New Cat Parents: The First 14 Days Guide
You can find the “Bringing Your New Cat Home: The Complete First 14 Days Guide” through the link in our Instagram bio.
We were actually approached by the author and offered the opportunity to promote this guide through an affiliate partnership. Another lovely aspect is that part of the guide’s proceeds also supports shelter cats with every purchase made through our link!
Mum saw it as an opportunity because she genuinely believes it’s a beneficial resource for cat parents.
We thought this guide could help more cat parents feel prepared and give their new furry family members a smoother, happier start. And if sharing it helps even a few cats settle into their new homes, that’s a win for us!
Inspiring Other Cats and Cat Pawrents Around the World
Through our account, we hope to show people the funny, chaotic, adorable, but also the challenging reality of living with cats.
We want to encourage people to adopt, consider fostering, and understand the importance of responsible cat ownership.
We also share cat care tips, useful products, and things we’ve learned along the way that might help other cat parents.
At the same time, we love sharing little moments from our everyday lives because we believe cats don’t have to be doing anything extraordinary to make someone’s day better.
A Little Message to Fellow Cat Lovers
Since we’re all rescue cats ourselves, we’d love to encourage more people to adopt, foster, and care better for cats. And remember that every small act of kindness can make a big difference. ❤️
Our vision is to build a community and connect with fellow cat lovers from all over the world. Because we think it’s amazing how cats can bring people together, even when we’re thousands of miles apart!
Feel free to follow our adventures on Instagram: @the.meowsketeers_and_maze.
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