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Gandalf

Male · Senior · 16 years

Gandalf…a senior cat looking for a home. The life of this little cat was not easy. All he knew was life on the street ☹ Gandalf ended up with us after an accident... he is currently recovering in the shelter's hospital. This situation is difficult for Gandalf. You can see sadness in his eyes. The small cat is scared - he keeps his distance and carefully observes his surroundings. He doesn't know humans, but he is trying hard to find his way in this new situation. Gandalf is looking for a home that will understand the difficult path he had to take. He needs people full of understanding, patient and ready to give love. Maybe there is a place for Gandalf in your heart ❤ The small cat needs love, so that his autumn of life will be beautiful and peaceful. Before adoption, we invite you to review the pre-adoption questionnaire and come to the animal shelter with the completed questionnaire: Before adoption make sure that your home/apartment is safe and appropriately prepared for welcoming a new family member. Note: If you decide to adopt a cat or are considering it, please bring a carrier or transport bag to the animal shelter for transporting cats.

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Gandalf…koci senior, który szuka domu. Życie kocurka nie należało do łatwych. Jedyne co znał, to życie na ulicy ☹ Kocio trafił do nas po wypadku…obecnie dochodzi do siebie w schroniskowym szpitaliku Cała sytuacja jest dla Gandalfa trudna. W jego oczkach widać smutek. Kocurek jest przestraszony- trzyma się na dystans i bacznie obserwuje otoczenie. Nie zna człowieka, jednak bardzo stara się odnaleźć w nowej sytuacji. Gandalf szuka domu, który zrozumie ciężką drogę jako musiał przebyć. Potrzebuje ludzi pełnych zrozumienia, cierpliwych i gotowych dać miłość. Może to właśnie w Twoim sercu jest miejsce dla Gandalfa ❤ Kocurek potrzebuje miłości, by jego jesień życia była piękna i spokojna. Przed adopcją zapraszamy do zapoznania się z ankietą przedadopcyjną i przyjazd do schroniska z już wypełnioną ankietą: Przed adopcją upewnij się, że Twój dom / mieszkanie jest bezpieczne i odpowiednio przygotowane do przyjęcia nowego członka rodziny. Uwaga: Decydując się na adopcję kota lub rozważając ją, koniecznie weź ze sobą do schroniska transporter lub torbę transportową do przewozu kotów.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Gandalf
  • Neutered
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Gandalf home

What you'll need for Gandalf 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 Gandalf

What life with Gandalf looks like

Gandalf is a small senior cat waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

Note from the shelter: Recovering from accident, requires patient and understanding adopters for trauma recovery

🇵🇱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 Gandalf, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gandalf?
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 Gandalf on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gandalf 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 Gandalf 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 Gandalf 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 Gandalf 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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