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Mandarin (Мандарин)

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

This bright, gentle miracle found its way to our animal shelter. His name is Mandarin, he is neutered, treated for fleas and worms. He knows the litter box perfectly. The kitten was noticed by kind people on the street when he didn't know where to go and asked passersby for help, he was very hungry and scared. And so he ended up in the animal shelter. He is recovering from the shock and quietly cleans himself, each day becoming brighter and better. From a distance, his interest and love for people become obvious. He waves his paws from the cage, encouraging someone to come near and pet him... And it is also very important for him to give his unspent warmth and love to a person... These are our soft matters, but it's still unclear what to do with such a gentle cat-boy, because this is an animal shelter and there's no time to be soft. Maybe someone lacks a soft bundle at home that will live for you and love you wholeheartedly. Do a good deed, don't buy - take a fluffy bundle of tenderness from the animal shelter.

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Ось таке яскраве, ніжне Чудо потрапило до нас в притулок. Звати Мандарин, він кастрований, оброблений від блох і глистів. Лоточок знає на відмінно. Котусика помітили небайдужі люди на вулиці, коли він не знав куди йти і просив у перехожих про допомогу, був дуже голодний і наляканий. Так і опинився в притулку. Відходить від шоку і по-тихеньку вимивається, з кожним днем стає все світліше і гарніше. Ще з далеку стає явним його інтерес і любов до людини. Він махає лапками з клітки, заохочуючи підійти до нього і погладити… Та і йому дуже важливо подарувати своє нерозтрачене тепло і любов до людини… Ось такі у нас няшні справи, але поки не зрозуміло, що робити з таким ніжним кото-хлопчик, адже, це притулок і няшитися часу немає. Можливо комусь не вистачає вдома ніжного комочка, який буде жити ради Вас і віддано любити всією своєю душею і серцем Зробіть добру справу, не купуйте – заберіть з притулку пухнастий комочок ніжності.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kyiv
Living with Mandarin (Мандарин)
  • Neutered
Cared for by Happy Paw Kyiv · UkraineLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Mandarin (Мандарин) home

What you'll need for Mandarin (Мандарин) 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 Mandarin (Мандарин)

What life with Mandarin (Мандарин) looks like

Mandarin (Мандарин) is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Happy Paw Kyiv in Ukraine.

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 Ukraine

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mandarin (Мандарин), answered.

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