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Adopt Ayka (Айка)

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

People found Aika suddenly. They stopped at a gas station, and she was there, scared. They put her in a box and took her home. But they did not expect that in the apartment she would start hissing. They gave her to the animal shelter because the child is afraid to enter the room. The kitten needs to calm down and feel safe. So much has happened in her life in a week! She really needs a home. And for some time, wait, not to rush with hugs and active games. The kitten immediately went to the litter box, has a good appetite, looks healthy. But she is stressed. A person who already had cats and is ready to help Aika is needed.

Read original (uk)

Айку люди знайшли раптово. Зупинилися на заправці, а вона там сиділа налякана. Посадили в коробку, довезли додому. Але не очікували, що у квартирі вона почне шипіти. Віддали у притулок, бо дитина боїться заходити у кімнату. Кішечці потрібно заспокоїтися та відчути, що вона у безпеці. Стільки всього в її житті сталося за тиждень! Їй дуже потрібен дім. І якийсь час почекати, не лізти з обнімашками та активними іграми. Кошенятко одразу пішло в лоточок, має гарний апетит, виглядає здоровою. Але у стресі. Потрібна людина, яка вже мала котів і готова допомогти Айці.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kyiv
Living with Ayka (Айка)
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Bringing Ayka (Айка) home

What you'll need for Ayka (Айка) 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 Ayka (Айка)

What life with Ayka (Айка) looks like

Ayka (Айка) is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Happy Paw Kyiv in Ukraine.

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 Ukraine

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ayka (Айка), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ayka (Айка)?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Happy Paw Kyiv handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ayka (Айка) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ayka (Айка) if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Happy Paw Kyiv 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 Ayka (Айка) 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 Ayka (Айка) 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 Happy Paw Kyiv early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ayka (Айка) 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 (UK). 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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