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Kefir

Mixed Breed · Male · Kitten · 6 months

Kefir was found on Christmas Day by one of our employees in Radom. He approached us on his own, he walked into our hands. Unfortunately, no one has ever claimed Kefir, so he was taken to Łódź. We suspect that Kefir wandered around the city for a long time, because he was in very bad condition. His ears required urgent help - they were full of black discharge caused by ear mange. His muzzle was also in a bad state. It was slimy, bleeding, and his teeth required immediate diagnosis and treatment. All teeth had to be eventually removed. Kefir is a truly unique cat. He is extremely sociable and friendly. From the very first moments, he shows how much he likes people. Kefir is a big cuddler and a typical lap cat. He pushes himself onto your lap and never misses an opportunity to be petted. He loves playing with a fishing rod, observing the world outside the window, and being close to humans. Despite the difficult experiences, he has not lost his trust in people or his good spirits. Kefir is very afraid of dogs. Their presence stresses him out a lot. He can show aggressive behavior towards them, although he is getting more and more used to their presence and tolerates them more and more. He can use the litter box and perfectly keeps the house clean. He also tolerates car rides well. He does not scratch furniture, only his scratching post. Despite the lack of teeth, he copes very well - he even eats dry and harder treats. Kefir is unfortunately a carrier of the feline leukemia virus (FeLV). Although the name sounds serious, it is not a cat that shows the disease on a daily basis. He runs, plays, and enjoys life like any other cat. FeLV does not mean that Kefir is suffering. It only requires proper care and cannot live with healthy cats because it can infect them. He does not take any medication and does not require specialized treatment at the moment. He only has a weakened immune system. FeLV is not dangerous to humans and dogs - it only infects cats and does not spread to other species. What kind of home are we looking for? We are looking for a responsible home for Kefir, where he will not be let outside. The balcony and windows should be properly secured. Due to the fact that he is a carrier of the FeLV virus, he should live alone or with a cat also infected with leukemia. If there is a dog in the house, it should be calm, unobtrusive, and ignore the cats. We are looking for a family that will surround Kefir with love, care, and allow him to enjoy the closeness of a human every day. Kefir is neutered, vaccinated, chipped, and regularly dewormed.

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Jak do nas trafił? Kefir został znaleziony w Święta Bożego Narodzenia przez jednego z naszych pracowników w Radomiu. Sam nas zaczepił, sam wszedł nam w ręce. Niestety nikt po Kefira się nigdy nie zgłosił, więc został zabrany do Łodzi. Przypuszczamy, że Kefir długo włóczył się sam po mieście, ponieważ był w bardzo złym stanie. Jego uszy wymagały pilnej pomocy - były pełne czarnej wydzieliny spowodowanej świerzbem usznym. Jego pysk również był w opłakanym stanie. Był zaśliniony, podkrwawiał, a uzębienie wymagało natychmiastowej diagnostyki i leczenia. Wszystkie zęby musiały zostać ostatecznie usunięte. Charakter Kefir to naprawdę wyjątkowy kot. Jest niezwykle kontaktowy i przyjazny. Od pierwszych chwil pokazuje, jak bardzo lubi ludzi. Kefir to ogromny pieszczoch i typowy kot kolankowy. Sam pcha się na kolana i nigdy nie przepuści okazji do głaskania. Uwielbia zabawy wędką, obserwowanie świata za oknem i bliskość człowieka. Mimo trudnych doświadczeń nie stracił zaufania do ludzi ani pogody ducha. Kefir niestety bardzo mocno obawia się psów. Ich obecność bardzo go stresuje. Potrafi wykazywać w stosunku do nich zachowania agresywne, choć coraz bardziej przyzwyczaja się do ich obecności i już bardziej je toleruje. Potrafi korzystać z kuwety i idealnie zachowuje czystość w domu. Bardzo dobrze znosi też jazdę samochodem. Nie drapie mebli, jedynie swój drapak. Mimo braku zębów radzi sobie świetnie - je nawet suche i twardsze przysmaki. Kefir jest niestety nosicielem wirusa białaczki kotów (FeLV). Choć sama nazwa brzmi poważnie, na co dzień nie jest kotem, po którym widać chorobę. Biega, bawi się i cieszy życiem jak każdy inny kot. FeLV nie oznacza, że Kefir cierpi. Wymaga jedynie odpowiedniej opieki i nie może mieszkać z kotami zdrowymi, ponieważ może je zarazić. Nie przyjmuje żadnych leków i nie wymaga obecnie specjalistycznego leczenia. Ma jedynie osłabioną odporność. FeLV nie jest niebezpieczny dla ludzi i psów - zakaża tylko koty i nie przenosi się na inne gatunki. Jakiego domu dla niego szukamy? Dla Kefira szukamy odpowiedzialnego domu, w którym nie będzie wypuszczany na zewnątrz. Balkon i okna powinny być odpowiednio zabezpieczone. Ze względu na to, że jest nosicielem wirusa FeLV, powinien zamieszkać jako jedyny kot lub z kotem również chorym na białaczkę. Jeśli w domu jest pies, powinien być spokojny, nienarzucający się i ignorować koty. Szukamy rodziny, która otoczy Kefira miłością, troską i pozwoli mu cieszyć się bliskością człowieka każdego dnia. Kefir jest wykastrowany, zaszczepiony, zaczipowany i regularnie odrobaczany.

Size
Small
Age
Kitten · 6 months
Location
🇵🇱Warszawa
Shelter
Fundacja Puszatek
Living with Kefir
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
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Bringing Kefir home

What you'll need for Kefir in week one.

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    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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    €25–40
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    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    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 Kefir

What life with Kefir looks like

Kefir is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Fundacja Puszatek in Warszawa.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇵🇱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.

Warszawa, Poland — browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kefir, answered.

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