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LARA

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 1 year

Do you know that this cat is in Virtual Adoption? Learn how you can help her. LARA is a very shy, delicate kitten who came to us as an intervention cat. We are looking for a quiet temporary home where she can feel safe and slowly gain trust. She does best in the company of other cats. She gets along very well with them, and the presence of another calm and friendly cat helps her open up. Then she sees that humans are not so scary. It would be ideal if she lived in a home where there is already a gentle cat, or if she could go to a new place together with one of our residents with whom she feels comfortable. LARA needs silence, calmness, and patience. She is a cat who will not thrive in a home with children or a dog. She needs a caregiver who understands her fear and allows her to do everything at her own pace.

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Czy wiesz, że ten kot znajduje się w Adopcji Wirtualnej? Dowiedz się jak możesz mu pomóc. Lara to bardzo nieśmiała, delikatna kotka, która trafiła do nas jako kotka interwencyjna. Szukamy dla niej spokojnego domu tymczasowego, w którym będzie mogła poczuć się bezpiecznie i powoli nabierać zaufania. Najlepiej odnajduje się w towarzystwie innych kotów. Bardzo dobrze się z nimi dogaduje i to właśnie obecność drugiego, spokojnego i przyjaznego kota pomaga jej się otwierać. Widzi wtedy, że człowiek nie jest taki straszny. Idealnie byłoby, gdyby zamieszkała w domu, w którym jest już łagodny kot, albo gdyby mogła trafić do nowego miejsca razem z którymś z naszych podopiecznych, z którymi czuje się dobrze. Lara potrzebuje ciszy, spokoju i cierpliwości. To kotka, która nie odnajdzie się w domu z dziećmi ani z psem. Potrzebuje opiekuna, który zrozumie jej lęk i pozwoli jej robić wszystko w swoim tempie.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Świdnica
Cared for by Schronisko Świdnica · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing LARA home

What you'll need for LARA 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 LARA

What life with LARA looks like

LARA is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Schronisko Świdnica in Poland.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting LARA, answered.

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