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Lena

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Lena was found in Kórnik. Wrapped in a cardboard box... and really, there's not much more to add. Despite what she went through, Lina still shows curiosity towards people. It's clear that she once had some connection with someone - maybe she belonged to someone, or was just fed by someone. Maybe she suddenly started bothering someone. We'll never know for sure. And honestly? It won't change anything for her now. Today, Lena is with us and is looking for a normal home. One where she will be safe, cared for, and sure that she will never be thrown out like an unwanted thing. Lina is a kitten learning to trust again. She needs a calm caregiver and time to adjust to her new situation. She won't jump onto laps right away, but we believe she will show how much she has to offer with the right people. We are looking for a patient and good home for Lina. One that will be hers forever.

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Lena została znaleziona w Kórniku. Zamknięta w kartonie... i tu właściwie trudno dodać coś więcej. Mimo tego, co ją spotkało, w Lenie nadal jest ciekawość człowieka. Widać, że kiedyś miała z nim coś wspólnego - może była czyjaś, może tylko dokarmiana. Może po prostu nagle zaczęła komuś przeszkadzać. Tego już się nie dowiemy. I szczerze? To już niczego dla niej nie zmieni. Dziś Lena jest z nami i szuka normalnego domu. Takiego, w którym będzie bezpieczna, zaopiekowana i pewna, że już nigdy nikt jej nie wyrzuci jak niepotrzebnej rzeczy. To kotka, która uczy się na nowo ufać. Potrzebuje spokojnego opiekuna i czasu, żeby oswoić się z nową sytuacją. Nie będzie od razu wskakiwać na kolana, ale wierzymy, że przy odpowiednich ludziach pokaże, jak wiele ma do zaoferowania. Szukamy dla Leny domu cierpliwego i dobrego. Takiego na zawsze.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Skałowo
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Lena home

What you'll need for Lena 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 Lena

What life with Lena looks like

Lena is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Schronisko Skałowo 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 Lena, answered.

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