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BENIA

Unknown · Adult · 7 years

Benny is 6 years old and has been spayed. Benny came to the shelter after her owner passed away. She was a very withdrawn cat, always hiding, a ghost cat. At the shelter, Benny became beautiful, she comes out now, you can see her but she's still distrustful. She likes other cats. She recently had dental surgery.

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Benia ma 6 lat, wysterylizowana. Benia trafiła do schroniska po śmierci właścicielki. Była bardzo wycofanym kotem, wszędzie się chowała, kot widmo. W schronisku Benia zrobiła się śliczna, wychodzi , można ją zobaczyć ale nadal jest nieufna. Lubi inne koty. Niedawno przeszła sanację zębów.

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇱Kraków
Shelter
Schronisko Kraków
Living with BENIA
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Schronisko Kraków · Kraków
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing BENIA home

What you'll need for BENIA in week one.

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  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 BENIA

What life with BENIA looks like

BENIA is a adult cat waiting at Schronisko Kraków in Kraków.

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.

Kraków, Poland — browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting BENIA, answered.

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