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Elli (Еллі)

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

In the silence of dawn, when the sky had not yet decided whether it would become light or be covered in darkness, she was born—Ellie. A cat, white as snow, with eyes the color of a distant ocean. Eyes that once pulsed with the silence of fear, but now with light. Her life began with deception. Instead of a lullaby, the rustle of street dust. Instead of a warm bed, a cold cardboard box under someone else's stairs. Instead of hands that caressed, winds that tore her fur to the bones. She lived, but seemed to have no right to live. And then one day, the world decided—enough. Unknown hands brought her pain that ripped not only her body but also her faith. Mutilated, exhausted, she fell into a pile of dirty rags and froze—her paw already on the other side. Her heart beat more and more faintly. The light faded. Suddenly... As if fate itself, dressed in human form, stepped into her darkness. They found her. And we witnessed a miracle: forcefully, stubbornly, almost with despair—we pulled Ellie from the arms of death. Yes, we had to say goodbye to her paw, but she gave it without regret—like a gift for a chance to start over. Today, Ellie is like a new story written on a snow-white parchment. There is no pain in her eyes—only depth. There is no dust in her fur—only shine. There is no shadow in her heart—only light. She does not seek pity. She gives hope. Ellie is proof that even the coldest winter yields to spring, if there is at least one person who does not give up. Now she is looking for her "forever." A home where no one will betray. A heart that will not break. A person who will understand: Ellie is not "special," she is real. Unique. Invaluable. Adoption Conditions: Only as a full-fledged family member, not on the balcony, not "for children"; Only as a full-fledged family member, not on the balcony, not "for children"; Responsibility, love, careful attitude—not an option, but the basis; Responsibility, love, careful attitude—not an option, but the basis; Safe environment—keeping exclusively in the house; Safe environment—keeping exclusively in the house; Willingness to care for an animal with special needs—and give it a normal life, not "special." Willingness to care for an animal with special needs—and give it a normal life, not "special." 📍 Poltava | 📞 "Sometimes life breaks us so that we can be reborn—stronger, cleaner, and able to shine for others."

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У тиші світанку, коли небо ще не вирішило, чи стане світлом, чи вкриється темрявою, народилась вона — Еллі. Киця, біла, мов сніг, з очима кольору далекого океану. Очима, в яких колись пульсувала тиша страху, а тепер — світло. Її життя почалося з обману. Замість колискової — шелест вуличного пилу. Замість теплого ложа — холодна картонна коробка під чужими сходами. Замість рук, що гладять, — вітри, що рвали шерсть до кісток. Вона жила, але ніби не мала права жити. ⠀ І ось одного дня світ вирішив — досить. Невідомі руки принесли їй біль, що розривав не лише тіло, а й віру. Покалічена, виснажена, вона впала у купу брудних ганчірок і завмерла — однією лапкою вже на тому боці. ⠀ Серце билося все тихіше. Світ згасав. Аж раптом… ⠀ Неначе сама доля, переодягнена у людину, ступила в її морок. Її знайшли. І ми стали свідками дива: силоміць, вперто, майже з відчаєм — ми витягли Еллі з обіймів смерті. Так, довелось попрощатись із лапкою, та вона віддала її без жалю — як дар за шанс почати спочатку. Сьогодні Еллі — мов нова історія, написана на білосніжному пергаменті. У її погляді більше немає болю — тільки глибина. У її шерсті більше немає пилу — тільки блиск. У її серці більше немає тіні — лише світло. Вона не шукає жалість. Вона дарує надію. Еллі — це доказ, що навіть найхолодніша зима поступається весні, якщо є хоча б один, хто не здався. Тепер вона шукає своє "назавжди". Дім, де ніхто не зрадить. Серце, що не зламає. Людину, яка зрозуміє: Еллі — не "особлива", вона справжня. Єдина. Безцінна. Умови всиновлення: Тільки як повноправний член родини, не на балкон, не "для дітей"; Тільки як повноправний член родини, не на балкон, не "для дітей"; Відповідальність, любов, дбайливе ставлення — не опція, а основа; Відповідальність, любов, дбайливе ставлення — не опція, а основа; Безпечне середовище - утримання виключно в домі; Безпечне середовище - утримання виключно в домі; Готовність піклуватись про тварину з особливістю — і дарувати їй нормальне життя, а не "особливе". Готовність піклуватись про тварину з особливістю — і дарувати їй нормальне життя, а не "особливе". 📍 м. Полтава | 📞 “Іноді життя ламає нас, щоб ми змогли знову народитись — сильнішими, чистішими і здатними світити для інших.”

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Poltava
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Bringing Elli (Еллі) home

What you'll need for Elli (Еллі) 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
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    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
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    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 Elli (Еллі)

What life with Elli (Еллі) looks like

Elli (Еллі) is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Happy Paw Poltava in Ukraine.

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 Ukraine

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Elli (Еллі), answered.

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