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Ryszard

Male · Young · 3 years

Ryszard is a male cat with an exceptionally friendly and gentle character. He easily finds contact with people, is human-oriented, open and gladly seeks attention from caregiver. Petting brings him great pleasure, and human company is important to him. He is also a curious kitten who likes to observe his surroundings and is interested in what is happening around him. Ryszard is looking for a home where he will be able to enjoy peace and daily human presence. In return, he offers his warmth and very pleasant cat companionship. We invite you to review the pre-adoption questionnaire and come to the animal shelter with the completed questionnaire: Before adoption, make sure your home / apartment is safe and properly prepared for receiving a new family member. Note: If you decide to adopt a cat or are considering it, please bring a cat transporter or transport bag to the animal shelter.

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Ryszard to bury kocurek o wyjątkowo przyjaznym i łagodnym charakterze. Bardzo dobrze odnajduje się w kontakcie z człowiekiem, jest proludzki, otwarty i chętnie szuka uwagi opiekuna. Głaski sprawiają mu dużą przyjemność, a bliskość człowieka jest dla niego ważna. To również kotek ciekawski, który lubi obserwować otoczenie i interesuje się tym, co dzieje się wokół niego. Ryszard szuka domu, w którym będzie mógł cieszyć się spokojem i codzienną obecnością człowieka. W zamian oferuje swoje ciepło i bardzo przyjemne kocie towarzystwo. Zapraszamy do zapoznania się z ankietą przedadopcyjną i przyjazd do schroniska z już wypełnioną ankietą: Przed adopcją upewnij się, że Twój dom / mieszkanie jest bezpieczne i odpowiednio przygotowane do przyjęcia nowego członka rodziny. Uwaga: Decydując się na adopcję kota lub rozważając ją, koniecznie weź ze sobą do schroniska transporter lub torbę transportową do przewozu kotów.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Ryszard
  • Neutered
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Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Ryszard home

What you'll need for Ryszard in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Ryszard

What life with Ryszard looks like

Ryszard is a small young adult cat waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇵🇱Adopting from Poland

Polish shelters maintain established transport routes to Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. Animals leave sterilized and chipped. Adoption fees are typically lower than in Western Europe (often €50–€150) but adopters cover transport.

Warsaw, Poland browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ryszard, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ryszard?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schronisko Na Paluchu handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ryszard on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ryszard if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Schronisko Na Paluchu will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Ryszard already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Ryszard isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Schronisko Na Paluchu early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ryszard and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (PL). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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