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Gemma (Гемма)

British Shorthair · Female · Adult · 5 years

Recently found a very nice kitten, somewhat similar to a British cat. The girl is shy, modest, at the time of writing this post is still a bit stressed, but we are already fixing that. Gemma is a kitten teenager, a girl. Coat color tortoiseshell, blue and cream eyes bright yellow color. Estimated date of birth - August 16, 2020. Treated for parasites, vaccinated, spayed. Litter trained, eats high quality dry pet food.

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Нещодавно знайшли дуже гарне кошеня, чимось схоже на британську кішку. Дівчинка сором'язлива, скромна, на час написання поста ще трошки перебуває у стресі, але це ми вже виправляємо. Гемма - це кошеня-підліток, дівчинка. Забарвлення черепахове, блакитно-кремове очі яскраво-жовтого кольору. Умовна дата народження - 16 серпня 2020 року. Від паразитів оброблена, вакцинована, стерилізована. До лотка привчена, їсть якісний сухий корм. Надаємо допомогу зоопсихолога/фелінолога та ветеринара.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kyiv Oblast
Living with Gemma (Гемма)
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Gemma (Гемма) home

What you'll need for Gemma (Гемма) 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 Gemma (Гемма)

What life with Gemma (Гемма) looks like

Gemma (Гемма) is a adult british shorthair cat waiting at Happy Paw Kyiv Oblast 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 Gemma (Гемма), answered.

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