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Jola

Female · Adult · 7 years

Jola is an adult cat with a quiet, sensitive character. At first glance, she is nice and calm, although it can be seen that she carries a bit of uncertainty. New situations can overwhelm her. However, if given time and space, she gradually opens up to people and shows her gentler side. This is a cat who highly values respect. She can clearly state her boundaries, so she will best find a home with someone who understands the feline nature and is able to respect it. In return, Jola reciprocates with a calm presence and a subtle closeness - one that is not forward, but genuine and moving. Before adoption, we recommend getting familiar with the pre-adoption questionnaire and coming to the animal shelter with the completed form: Note: If you decide to adopt a cat or are considering it, definitely bring a cat transporter or a transport bag to the animal shelter. Before adoption, make sure your home/apartment is safe and properly prepared for welcoming a new family member. Remember to secure the windows and balcony.

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Jola to dorosła kotka o cichym, wrażliwym charakterze. Na pierwszy rzut oka jest miła i spokojna, choć widać, że nosi w sobie odrobinę niepewności. Nowe sytuacje potrafią ją onieśmielać. Gdy jednak da się jej czas i przestrzeń, stopniowo otwiera się na człowieka i pokazuje swoją łagodniejszą stronę. To kotka, która bardzo ceni szacunek. Potrafi wyraźnie zaznaczyć swoje granice, dlatego najlepiej odnajdzie się u kogoś, kto rozumie kocią naturę i potrafi ją uszanować. W zamian Jola odwdzięcza się spokojną obecnością i subtelną bliskością – taką, która nie jest nachalna, ale prawdziwa i poruszająca. Przed adopcją sugerujemy zapoznanie się z kwestionariuszem przedadopcyjnym i przyjazd do schroniska z już wypełnioną ankietą: Uwaga: Decydując się na adopcję kota lub rozważając ją, koniecznie weź ze sobą do schroniska transporter lub torbę transportową do przewozu kotów. Przed adopcją upewnij się, że Twój dom / mieszkanie jest bezpieczne i odpowiednio przygotowane do przyjęcia nowego członka rodziny. Pamiętaj, żeby zabezpieczyć okna i balkon.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Jola
  • Spayed
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Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Jola home

What you'll need for Jola 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 Jola

What life with Jola looks like

Jola is a small adult cat waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

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.

Warsaw, Poland browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jola, answered.

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