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Borys

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Borys is a male cat who learned life from the harder side. He arrived at our shelter with his siblings – the whole litter was sick with cat flu and needed treatment. Borys also went through it, but the fear still lingers in his eyes. The illness is behind him, though the treatment is still ongoing – now, the most important thing is to heal what can’t be seen: the fear. This is a kitten who defends himself before anyone can harm him. He can scratch, he can bite – not out of malice, but out of fear. In his world, humans are still a mystery that he can’t decipher. At the animal shelter, it’s hard to change that – there’s too much noise, too many smells, and too many unfamiliar hands. Borys needs a home that will give him a sacred peace and patience. A place where no one will expect immediate progress, but simply… will be. A person who understands that every fearless look, every day without hissing, is a step forward. In Borys, a good cat sleeps. He just hasn’t realized yet that he can afford it.

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Borys to kocurek, który życie poznał od tej trudniejszej strony. Trafił do nas razem ze swoim rodzeństwem – cała szóstka była chora na koci katar i wymagała leczenia. Borys też przez to przeszedł, ale w jego oczach wciąż widać cień nieufności. Choroba już za nim, choć leczenie nadal trwa – teraz najważniejsze, by uleczyć to, czego nie widać: strach. To kotek, który broni się, zanim ktokolwiek zdąży zrobić mu krzywdę. Potrafi drapnąć, potrafi ugryźć – nie ze złośliwości, tylko z lęku. W jego świecie człowiek to wciąż zagadka, której nie potrafi rozszyfrować. W schronisku trudno to zmienić – tu za dużo hałasu, zapachów, obcych dłoni. Borys potrzebuje domu, który da mu święty spokój i cierpliwość. Miejsca, gdzie nikt nie będzie oczekiwał natychmiastowych postępów, tylko po prostu… będzie. Takiego człowieka, który zrozumie, że każde spojrzenie bez strachu, każdy dzień bez syczenia to krok naprzód. W Borysie drzemie dobry kot. On tylko jeszcze nie wie, że może sobie na to pozwolić.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Skałowo
Cared for by Schronisko Skałowo · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Borys home

What you'll need for Borys 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 Borys

What life with Borys looks like

Borys is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Schronisko Skałowo 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 Borys, answered.

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