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Gierek

Male · Senior · 11 years

Gierek – dignified, brown-and-white male cat with hope for a second home Gierek is a large, about 10-year-old male cat whose appearance and behavior suggest that he once had his own safe home. He is a kind, affectionate cat who likes to be in the company of people. However, he sometimes gently sets boundaries - most likely due to worse well-being on days when he suffers from health issues. Gierek suffers from restrictive cardiomyopathy and takes medication for it. As with a cat in the autumn of life, other ailments have also appeared, but despite this, he still has a great deal of sensitivity and desire for contact. Recently, he underwent a full dental sanitation - after the removal of ten teeth, his quality of life significantly improved, and along with it... his mood. Today it is clearly visible how well he feels when nothing hurts him. And since he is also an adorable model - this is confirmed by his recent holiday photos, in which he posed like a professional. Gierk's health can change, so before adoption, please contact the Adoption Office of Animals to obtain current information. Will there be someone who will give Gierk another chance? He really is waiting for a person who will love him and surround him with the care he so desperately needs. Gierek deserves a home where he will finally feel safe. Maybe you are just the person for him? Please take a look at the pre-adoption questionnaire: Before adoption, make sure your home/apartment is safe and properly prepared to welcome a new family member. Note: If you decide to adopt a cat or are considering it, be sure to bring a carrier or transport bag for cats to the animal shelter.

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Gierek – dostojny, buro-biały kocur z nadzieją na drugi dom Gierek to sporych rozmiarów, około 10-letni kocur, którego wygląd i zachowanie zdradzają, że kiedyś miał swój własny, bezpieczny dom. Jest miłym, kontaktowym kotem, który lubi przebywać w towarzystwie człowieka. Zdarza mu się jednak delikatnie postawić granicę — najprawdopodobniej wynika to z gorszego samopoczucia w dni, gdy dokuczają mu zdrowotne dolegliwości. Gierek cierpi na kardiomiopatię restrykcyjną i przyjmuje na nią leki. Jak to u kotka w jesieni życia, pojawiają się też inne schorzenia, jednak mimo tego wciąż ma w sobie ogrom czułości i chęci do kontaktu. Niedawno przeszedł pełną sanację jamy ustnej — po usunięciu dziesięciu zębów jego komfort życia znacząco się poprawił, a wraz z nim… humor. Dziś widać wyraźnie, jak dobrze potrafi się czuć, kiedy nic go nie boli. A że jest też uroczym modelem — potwierdzają to jego ostatnie świąteczne zdjęcia, na których pozował jak zawodowiec. Stan zdrowia Gierka może się zmieniać, dlatego przed adopcją prosimy o kontakt z Biurem Adopcji Zwierząt w celu uzyskania aktualnych informacji. Czy znajdzie się ktoś, kto podaruje Gierkowi drugą szansę? On naprawdę czeka na człowieka, który go pokocha i otoczy opieką, jakiej tak bardzo potrzebuje. Gierek zasługuje na dom, w którym wreszcie poczuje się bezpiecznie. Może to właśnie Ty jesteś jego człowiekiem? Zapraszamy do zapoznania się z ankietą przedadopcyjną: 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 · 11 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Gierek
  • Neutered
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Gierek home

What you'll need for Gierek 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
  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 Gierek

What life with Gierek looks like

Gierek 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: Restrictive cardiomyopathy requiring medication, recent dental surgery with 10 teeth removed, requires ongoing veterinary care

🇵🇱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 Gierek, answered.

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