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Brawurka

Female · Young · 2 years

Brawurka is a small, black kitten with a gentle nature and a sensitive disposition. She thrives in feline company and can live peacefully with other cats without conflict. Unfortunately, she’s a fearful cat—human presence stresses her out and makes it difficult for her to open up in shelter conditions. Although she usually avoids human contact, there are moments when she starts to trust us enough to approach on her own and initiate gentle interactions. These are very subtle but important signs that, given the right conditions, she could make progress and build a meaningful bond. Above all, Brawurka needs peace, patience, and plenty of space. We’re looking for a home where the caregiver respects her boundaries and allows her to socialize at her own pace—without pressure or haste. Currently, she lives in an environment that doesn’t support her need for calm—other cats are also withdrawn, providing her with no good role models to follow. That’s precisely why she so desperately needs a change of surroundings.

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Brawurka to drobna, czarna kotka o delikatnej naturze i wrażliwym usposobieniu . Dobrze odnajduje się w kocim towarzystwie i potrafi żyć z innymi kotami bez konfliktów. Niestety jest kotką lękową – obecność ludzi ją stresuje i sprawia, że w schroniskowych warunkach trudno jej się otworzyć. Choć na co dzień unika kontaktu, zdarza się, że zaczyna nam ufać na tyle, by sama podejść i zainicjować delikatny kontakt. To bardzo subtelne, ale ważne sygnały, że w odpowiednich warunkach może zrobić postępy i zbudować relację. Brawurka potrzebuje przede wszystkim spokoju, cierpliwości i przestrzeni. Szukamy dla niej domu, w którym opiekun uszanuje jej granice i pozwoli jej socjalizować się we własnym tempie – bez presji i pośpiechu. Obecnie mieszka w środowisku, które nie sprzyja jej wyciszeniu – inne koty również są wycofane, co nie daje jej dobrego wzorca do naśladowania. Dlatego tak bardzo potrzebuje zmiany otoczenia.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Brawurka
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · Poznan

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Brawurka home

What you'll need for Brawurka 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 Brawurka

What life with Brawurka looks like

Brawurka is a small young adult cat waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu in Poznan.

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.

Poznan, Poland browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Brawurka, answered.

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