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Krzysiu

Male · Adult · 6 years

This fluffy creature is the shy, affectionate Krzyś. ♥️😍 Krzysiu is a stray cat. He came to us with a large wound covering half his back. He had been walking with it for several months, and the wound wouldn't heal; finally, the people who fed the kitten and were worried about his condition managed to catch him and bring him to us. Krzysiu was taken to the clinic, and the wound was surgically treated; now only a scar remains, which is slowly covered by fur. At first, it seemed like he was a cat we would not be able to tame, but it turned out completely differently. It turned out that shy Krzyś transformed into a very beloved, sweet kitten after overcoming his fear of people. He loves pets and human knees, but he is very shy in all of this. However, once he gets to know someone, he enchants them with his stoic calmness, love, and eyes full of trust. He is a very gentle, modest little cat, delicate in behavior and reliable. He is not pushy, does not impose himself - but it's clear that he longs for contact and company.

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Ten puchaty stworek to nieśmiały przytulasek Krzyś. ♥️😍 Krzysiu jest kotkiem z działek. Trafił do nas z wielką raną, zajmującą połowę grzbietu. Chodził z nią kilka miesięcy, rana się nie goiła; wreszcie Państwu, którzy dokarmiali kocurka i niepokoili się jego stanem, udało się go złapać i przywieźć do nas. Krzysiu trafił do kliniki, ranę opracowano chirurgicznie; w tej chwili została mu tylko blizna, która powoli zarasta futerkiem. Na początku wydawało się, że jest to kot, którego nie będziemy w stanie oswoić, jednak stało się zupełnie inaczej. Okazało się, że nieśmiały Krzyś po pokonaniu strachu przed człowiekiem przerodził się w bardzo kochanego, miziastego kotka. Kocha głaski i ludzkie kolana, ale w tym wszystkim jest bardzo nieśmiały. Jednak gdy już kogoś pozna, to oczarowuje go swoim stoickim spokojem, miłością oraz oczami pełnymi zaufania. To bardzo łagodny, skromny kocurek, delikatny w obyciu i spolegliwy. Nie jest natarczywy, nie narzuca się – ale widać że łaknie kontaktu i towarzystwa.❤️🐈

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznań
Shelter
Fundacja Dla Zwierząt Animalia Poznań
Living with Krzysiu
  • Neutered
Cared for by Fundacja Dla Zwierząt Animalia Poznań · Poznań

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Krzysiu home

What you'll need for Krzysiu 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 Krzysiu

What life with Krzysiu looks like

Krzysiu is a adult cat waiting at Fundacja Dla Zwierząt Animalia Poznań in Poznań.

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.

Poznań, Poland browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Krzysiu, answered.

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