How do I contact the shelter about Dandys?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schronisko Na Paluchu handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Dandys on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Dandys if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Schronisko Na Paluchu 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 Dandys 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 Dandys 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 Na Paluchu early rather than rehoming privately; they know Dandys 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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Dandys

Male · Adult · 10 years

Dandys is staying at our Ochota na Kota point on Grójecka 79. It's sad to see this former shelter animal after so many years. Dandys was adopted by us 8 years ago, when he was just a one-year-old cat. He was supposed to find his forever home - everything was supposed to be good. Unfortunately, after the years, the story took a sad turn and Dandys ended up back in the shelter cages. The City Guard brought the cat - and it's no wonder that at first it wasn't easy. Dandys didn't understand why he was here again, and clearly showed that he didn't want to be in this place. Now he's 9 years old and still remains a charming, elegant cat with an interesting look at the world. He has a lot of desire to explore and observes his surroundings with interest. Dandys is a small cat with character - he has his own rules and limits that should not be crossed. He decides himself when he wants to contact a person, and when he prefers to be alone. He doesn't like to be picked up, but when he trusts, he can repay with purring and calm presence. Dandys can live with another calm cat, if the caregiver is aware of how to properly introduce cats that don't know each other. We are looking for a real forever home for Dandy - a home that will not abandon him, lose him or leave him. A home that will accept him as he is - a wise, dignified cat with an individualist soul. We encourage you to get familiar with the adoption procedure for kittens from the Ochota na Kota point:

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Dandys przebywa w naszym punkcie Ochota na Kota przy ul. Grójeckiej 79 Przykro jest widzieć po latach byłego podopiecznego schroniska. Dandys został od nas adoptowany 8 lat temu, gdy był zaledwie rocznym kotem. Miał wtedy znaleźć swój dom na zawsze – wszystko miało być dobrze. Niestety, po latach historia zatoczyła smutne koło i Dandys znów trafił do schroniskowej klatki. Kocurka przywiozła Straż Miejska – i nic dziwnego, że na początku nie było łatwo. Dandys nie rozumiał, dlaczego znowu tu jest, i bardzo jasno dawał do zrozumienia, że nie chce być w tym miejscu. Teraz ma 9 lat i wciąż pozostaje uroczym, eleganckim kocurem o ciekawym spojrzeniu na świat. Ma w sobie dużo chęci do eksploracji i z zainteresowaniem obserwuje otoczenie. Dandys to kocurek z charakterem – ma swoje zasady i granice, których nie powinno się przekraczać. Sam decyduje, kiedy ma ochotę na kontakt z człowiekiem, a kiedy woli pobyć sam. Nie lubi być brany na ręce, ale gdy zaufa, potrafi odwdzięczyć się mruczeniem i spokojną obecnością. Dandys może zamieszkać z innym spokojnym kotem, jeśli opiekun będzie świadomy, jak prawidłowo zapoznać ze sobą koty, które się nie znają. Szukamy dla Dandysa prawdziwego domu – takiego na zawsze. Domu, który go nie porzuci, nie zgubi i nie zostawi. Domu, który zaakceptuje go takim, jaki jest – mądrego, dostojnego kota z duszą indywidualisty. Zachęcamy do zapoznania się z procedurą adopcyjną kotków z punktu Ochota na Kota: Ochota na kota 604866488

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 10 years

Location

🇵🇱Warsaw

Shelter

Schronisko Na Paluchu

Living with Dandys

✕Neutered
✓Good with cats
✕Has special needs

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About Dandys

What life with Dandys looks like

Dandys is a small adult cat waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

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.

Note from the shelter: Does not like being picked up, needs patient owner who respects boundaries

🇵🇱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.

Warsaw, Poland — browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dandys, answered.

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