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Benio

Mixed Breed · Male

Benio is about 10 years old, a large and dignified male cat with an exceptional character. He is usually calm, independent and doesn't require much attention - he knows what he wants and clearly shows it. When he feels like being petted, he comes on his own and gently asks for it. However, he doesn't like when someone pressures him for affection - he is a true gentleman cat who shows his feelings on his own terms.

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Benio to około 10-letni, duży i dostojny kocur o wyjątkowym charakterze. Na co dzień jest spokojny, samodzielny i nie wymaga wiele uwagi — wie, czego chce, i jasno to pokazuje. Gdy ma ochotę na głaskanie, sam przychodzi i delikatnie o to prosi. Nie lubi jednak, gdy ktoś zbytnio naciska na czułości — to prawdziwy koci dżentelmen, który okazuje uczucia na własnych zasadach. Benio to idealny towarzysz dla osoby ceniącej niezależne, ale wierne kocie serce

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Fundacja SOS dla Zwierząt
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Benio home

What you'll need for Benio 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 Benio

What life with Benio looks like

Benio is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Fundacja SOS dla Zwierząt in Poland.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Benio, answered.

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