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Izyum (Ізюм)

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

IZUM was a beloved household cat, but at one moment the war took his family and his normal life. A missile hit his home, and the whole family died. He ended up under the rubble with many injuries for several days. Barely alive, he was rescued and taken to a clinic in Slavyansk, from there we took him to our shelter. Now he has fully recovered and is looking for a loving family. Izum is completely domesticated. He needs attention, which is so lacking in shelters. He is a very smart cat with a character: if he wants something, he will not give up. Gentle, he follows people and kindly rubs against their legs, asking to be petted. He also loves to play and is interested in everything happening around him. Due to the shock, he is easily scared and can be aggressive: hissing or hitting with his paw. These "attacks of aggression" last literally just a few seconds (after which he returns to normal) and are mostly directed at other kittens. Izum needs time to understand that he is now safe and nothing threatens him. We are looking for a family that understands this and can calmly react to his aggression: not to scold him, but on the contrary - to calm the kitten down, showing that there is nothing to fear. If you are the person who can give Izum peace and love - write or call!

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Ізюм був улюбленим домашнім котом, але в один момент війна забрала його сім’ю та звичне життя. В його дім влучив КАБ, уся родина загинула. А він з численними ранами опинився під завалами на кілька днів. Ледь живого, його визволили та відвезли у клініку в Словʼянську, звідти ми забрали його до себе. Зараз він повністю одужав і шукає люблячу родину. Ізюм абсолютно домашній. Йому необхідна увага, якої так бракує в притулках. Він дуже розумний кіт з характером: якщо чогось хоче, то не відступиться. Ніжний, ходить за людьми та мило трется об ноги, просить щоб його погладили. Також любить гратися та цікавиться усім що відбувається навколо. Через шок він легко лякається та може бути агресивним: нашипіти чи вдарити лапою. Ці “приступи агресії” тривають буквально кілька секунд (після цього він повертається в норму) та в більшості спрямовані на інших котиків. Ізюму потрібен час аби зрозуміти що тепер він в безпеці і йому нічого не загрожує. Ми шукаємо родину яка розуміє це та зможе спокійно реагувати на його агресію: не сварити за неї, а навпаки – заспокоювати котика, показувати що боятись немає чого. Якщо ви саме та людина, яка зможе подарувати Ізюму спокій та любов – пишіть або дзвоніть!

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kyiv
Living with Izyum (Ізюм)
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Bringing Izyum (Ізюм) home

What you'll need for Izyum (Ізюм) 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 Izyum (Ізюм)

What life with Izyum (Ізюм) looks like

Izyum (Ізюм) is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Happy Paw Kyiv 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 Izyum (Ізюм), answered.

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