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Leon

Male · Adult · 4 years

Leon is a large male cat with an exceptional character. He loves affection and closeness, but he decides himself who to show it to - he can be selective and clearly sets boundaries. However, when he trusts someone, he becomes extremely loyal, sociable, and faithful companion. This is a cat for a person who appreciates his independence and will gain a true friend in him. Name: Leon Gender: male Age: 02/2022 Breed: European short-haired Neutered: Yes Health: Leon is fed with special food. Temperament: selective in relationships, calm, affectionate For whom: Leon is looking for a home where he will accept all household members. Home without other cats. Since in animal shelter:

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Leon to duży kocur o wyjątkowym charakterze. Uwielbia czułość i bliskość, ale sam decyduje, komu ją okazuje – bywa wybiórczy i potrafi jasno postawić granice. Gdy jednak komuś zaufa, staje się niezwykle oddanym, kontaktowym i wiernym towarzyszem. To kot dla osoby, która doceni jego niezależność i zyska w nim prawdziwego przyjaciela. Imię: LeonPłeć: samiecWiek: 02/2022Rasa: europejski krótkowłosyKastracja: TakZdrowie: Leon karmiony jest specjalistyczną karmą.Charakter: selektywny w relacjach, spokojny, czułyDla kogo: Leon szuka domu, w którym zaakceptuje wszystkich domowników. Dom bez innych kotów.Od kiedy w schronisku: 02/2026

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Sopotkowo (Sopot)
Living with Leon
  • Neutered
Cared for by Schronisko Sopotkowo (Sopot) · Poland

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Leon home

What you'll need for Leon 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 Leon

What life with Leon looks like

Leon is a large adult cat waiting at Schronisko Sopotkowo (Sopot) 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 Leon, answered.

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