How do I contact the shelter about Haru?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schronisko Zabrze handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Haru on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Haru if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Schronisko Zabrze 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 Haru 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 Haru 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 Zabrze early rather than rehoming privately; they know Haru 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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Haru

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Hi, my name is Haru. I am a small kitten born around October 2025. I was found in the garden plots in Zabrze-Grzybowice together with my slightly older companion Yuito. We arrived at the animal shelter on March 2nd, but before that we spent two weeks in the Veterinary Center because we were sick and needed help. Unfortunately, it turned out that both of us are infected with the FeLV virus (feline leukemia). My aunts at the animal shelter are very worried whether anyone will want to love me because of this... but I have so much joy and love to give. I am an extremely cheerful and friendly kitten. I love play, chasing toys and discovering the world, but I also love being cuddled. As soon as I see my aunts, I immediately start purring loudly and jump onto their knees, because I really like being close to a person. I get along very well with Yuito, but I also get on well with other kittens with leukemia who live at the animal shelter. I nicely use the litter box. I am still undergoing treatment, but my caregivers are already looking for the best home under the sun - one that will love me despite my illness and show me what real feline happiness looks like. Maybe there's a place for me with you?

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Cześć, mam na imię Haru Jestem małym kocurkiem urodzonym około października 2025 roku. Zostałem znaleziony na ogródkach działkowych w Zabrzu-Grzybowicach razem z moim trochę starszym kolegą Yuito. Do schroniska trafiliśmy 2 marca, ale wcześniej przez dwa tygodnie przebywaliśmy w Centrum Weterynarii, bo byliśmy chorzy i potrzebowaliśmy pomocy. Niestety okazało się, że obaj jesteśmy zakażeni wirusem FeLV (kociej białaczki). Moje ciocie w schronisku bardzo się martwią, czy przez to ktoś będzie chciał mnie pokochać… a ja przecież mam w sobie tyle radości i miłości do oddania. Jestem niezwykle wesołym i pogodnym maluchem. Uwielbiam zabawę, gonienie zabawek i odkrywanie świata, ale równie mocno kocham przytulanie. Kiedy tylko widzę moje ciocie, od razu zaczynam głośno mruczeć i wskakuję na kolana, bo bardzo lubię być blisko człowieka. Jestem bardzo zżyty z Yuito, ale świetnie dogaduję się też z innymi kotkami z białaczką, które mieszkają w schronisku. Ładnie korzystam z kuwety.Na razie jestem jeszcze w trakcie leczenia, ale moje opiekunki już teraz zaczynają rozglądać się za najlepszym domkiem pod słońcem – takim, który pokocha mnie mimo choroby i pokaże mi, jak wygląda prawdziwe kocie szczęście.Może właśnie u Ciebie znajdzie się dla mnie miejsce?

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🇵🇱Zabrze

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Schronisko Zabrze

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Haru home

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About Haru

What life with Haru looks like

Haru is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Schronisko Zabrze in Zabrze.

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 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.

Zabrze, Poland — browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Haru, answered.

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