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Gustaw

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Gustaw is an almost one-year-old kitten who was found in the town of Augustynów. He was secured by a private individual and, at the request of the Municipality, brought to the animal shelter. Gustaw is a cat who can be picked up, but he defends himself against such contact. We are looking for a permanent home for him and a person who will dedicate time to him, giving this kitten a chance to form a great relationship with humans. He knows how to use a litter box. He uses a scratching post. A carrier for transporting the cat will be required from the future caregiver. Gender: MaleYear of Birth: 2025 Chip Number: 106851Special Markings: N/ACastration: YesVaccination: YesHeartworm Treatment: YesPCR Test for FeLV (Feline Leukemia): NEGATIVEBehavior with Cats: POSITIVEBehavior with Dogs: UNKNOWNBehavior with People: SLIGHTLY RETICENTHe has a health record at the animal shelter since: November 20, 2025Brought from: Municipality of Bełchatów Gender: MaleSize: MediumHair: Short

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Menu STRONA GŁÓWNANOWO PRZYJĘTEAKTUALNOŚCIO NASPOMOCDO ADOPCJIPRZYJMOWANIEKONTAKT 106851 Gustaw 106851 Gustaw Gustaw to niespełna roczny kociak, który został znaleziony w miejscowości Augustynów. Został zabezpieczony przez osobę prywatną i na polecenie Gminy dowieziony do Schroniska. Gustaw jest kotem, który daje się wziąć na ręce, jednak broni się przed takim kontaktem. Poszukujemy dla niego domu niewychodzącego i człowieka, który poświęci mu czas, dzięki któremu ten kociak ma szansę na stworzenie fajnej relacji z człowiekiem. Umie korzystać z kuwety. Korzysta z drapaka.Wymagane jest od przyszłego opiekuna posiadanie transportera do przewozu kota. Płeć: kocurRok urodzenia: 2025. Nr chip: 106851Znaki szczególne: BRAKKastracja: TAKSzczepienie: TAKOdrobaczenie: TAKTesty PCR-y FeLV (białaczka): UJEMNEStosunek do kotów: POZYTYWNYStosunek do psów: NIEZNANYStosunek do ludzi: LEKKO WYCOFANYPosiada książeczkę zdrowia W schronisku od : 20.11.2025Dowieziona z : gmina Bełchatów Płeć: MęskaWielkość: ŚredniSierść: Krótka << wróć 106851 Gustaw Gustaw to niespełna roczny kociak, który został znaleziony w miejscowości Augustynów. Został zabezpieczony przez osobę prywatną i na polecenie Gminy dowieziony do Schroniska. Gustaw jest kotem, który daje się wziąć na ręce, jednak broni się przed takim kontaktem. Poszukujemy dla niego domu niewychodzącego i człowieka, który poświęci mu czas, dzięki któremu ten kociak ma szansę na stworzenie fajnej relacji z człowiekiem. Umie korzystać z kuwety. Korzysta z drapaka.Wymagane jest od przyszłego opiekuna posiadanie transportera do przewozu kota. Płeć: kocurRok urodzenia: 2025. Nr chip: 106851Znaki szczególne: BRAKKastracja: TAKSzczepienie: TAKOdrobaczenie: TAKTesty PCR-y FeLV (białaczka): UJEMNEStosunek do kotów: POZYTYWNYStosunek do psów: NIEZNANYStosunek do ludzi: LEKKO WYCOFANYPosiada książeczkę zdrowia W schronisku od : 20.11.2025Dowieziona z : gmina Bełchatów Płeć: MęskaWielkość: ŚredniSierść: Krótka << wróć

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Bełchatów
Living with Gustaw
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Schronisko Bełchatów · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Gustaw home

What you'll need for Gustaw 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 Gustaw

What life with Gustaw looks like

Gustaw is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Schronisko Bełchatów in Poland.

A young 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 Poland

Polish shelters maintain established transport routes to Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. Many animals leave sterilized and chipped, and adopters often cover transport. Confirm with the shelter.

Poland, Poland — browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gustaw, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gustaw?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Schronisko Bełchatów handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gustaw on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gustaw if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Schronisko Bełchatów whether they will for Gustaw, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Gustaw already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Schronisko Bełchatów lists Gustaw as vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Schronisko Bełchatów, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Gustaw isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Schronisko Bełchatów about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gustaw 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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