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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Dusty was found completely unresponsive. He was lying next to the road. At the veterinarian, all blood results and other tests were within normal limits. Dusty's clinical condition was anything but normal. He was in a coma. After three days, the veterinarian suggested euthanasia, which we did not agree with, given that we had not found any diagnosis. We moved him to the clinic and just one day later received a very promising call that Dusty had awakened from the coma. They presented us with the problem that he was quite wild, unsocialized, and suggested immediate release back into the environment. We did not do this, as a cat that had been in a coma for four days could not be released almost immediately. The coma was most likely caused by internal parasites, worms, which excrete toxins. After a few weeks, Dusty became playful, and later also very affectionate. Our persistence and hope have saved his life twice. Now it's time for someone else to save him, who will offer him their home. SPECIAL FEATURES: very playful and active, suitable for living with confident cats. Due to the constant need for accepting new stray cats, you can greatly help us with temporary placement. Temporary fostering is a form of voluntary work where you provide accommodation for any of our cats who have been waiting for a new home for a long time. A temporary foster parent ensures a safe environment, space, time, and love, while we take care of all costs related to the animal. Including covering all veterinary costs.

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Dusty je bil najden popolnoma neodziven. Ležal je tik ob cesti. Na veterini so bili vsi krvni rezultati on ostale preiskave v mejah normale. Dustyjevo klinično stanje pa vse prej kot normalno. Bil je v komi. Po treh dne nam veterinarka predlaga evtanazijo s čimer se glede na to, da nismo našli nobene diagnoze, ne strinjamo. Premestimo ga na kliniko in po zgolj enem dnevu prejmemo zelo obetaven klic, da se je Dusty zbudil iz kome. Predstavijo pa nam težavo, da je precej divji, nesocializiran in predlagajo takojšnjo vrnitev v okolje. Tega nismo storili, saj maček, ki je bil 4 dni v komi, ne more biti takorekoč takoj izpuščen. Komatozno stanje je bilo najverjetneje posledica notranjih parazitov glist, ki izločajo toksine. Po nekaj tednih Dusty postane igriv, kasneje pa tudi zelo prijazen maček. Naša vztrajnost in za-upanje, mu je kar dvakrat rešila življenje. Zdaj je prišel čas, da ga reši še kdo drug, ki mu bo ponudil svoj dom. POSEBNOSTI: zelo igriv in aktiven, primeren za sobivanje s samozavestnimi mucami. Zaradi nenehnih potreb po sprejemanju novih brezdomnih muc nam lahko zelo pomagate tudi z začasno namestitvijo. Začasno skrbništvo je oblika prostovoljnega dela, kjer ponudite namestitev katerikoli izmed naših muc, ki že dlje časa čakajo na nov dom. Začasni skrbnik poskrbi za varno okolje, prostor, čas in ljubezen, mi pa poskrbimo za vse stroške v povezavi z varovanci. Vključno s kritjem vseh veterinarskih stroškov. V kolikor lahko priskočite na pomoč, smo vedno na voljo za več informacij: Pri njeni oskrbi nam lahko pomagate z namenitvijo dela dohodnine (1%), ki pa vas ne stane popolnoma nič. Več o projektu BREZplačna pomoč za brezdomčke lahko preberete tukaj:

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇸🇮Vransko
Shelter
Zavod Muri
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Bringing Dusty home

What you'll need for Dusty 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 Dusty

What life with Dusty looks like

Dusty is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Zavod Muri in Vransko.

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 Slovenia

Slovenian shelters follow EU pet passport requirements rigorously and coordinate with Italian, Austrian, and German rescue partners. Animals are fully vetted before leaving.

Vransko, Slovenia browse more cats in Slovenia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dusty, answered.

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