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MARCELKA

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Year of Birth: 2022 When MARCELKA arrived at the animal shelter, it was hard not to cry looking at her. She was in a tragic state—emaciated, with lumps on her chin and oozing wounds. Everything pointed to the fact that she might have been beaten. Her body bore the marks of immense suffering, and fear was evident in her eyes, which couldn't be hidden. Looking at her, one could only wonder what such a terrible thing could have happened to her. Yet, MARCELKA did not stop loving humans. Despite the pain and fear, she approached from the very first moments, barking, shooting firecrackers, and snuggling into a hand, as if with her tiny little heart she was only asking for a little warmth and safety. As if desperately wanting to believe that a human could be good. Only here did she slowly begin to come back to life. Her wounds healed, peace appeared in her eyes, and instead of a small skeleton, we see today a delicate kitten who tries to trust the world anew every day. She still needs to gain weight and strength, but the hardest battle she has already won. MARCELKA still fears sudden movements and noises. Sometimes she curls up as if expecting another blow. Perhaps for her entire life, she had to fight for survival. Perhaps she had never known safety or care before. Today, we dream of only one thing—so that MARCELKA never has to be afraid again. So that she finds a human who will show her that from now on, she can sleep peacefully, well-fed, safe, and loved.

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Rok urodzenia: 2022 Kiedy Marcelka trafiła do schroniska, trudno było patrzeć na nią bez łez. Była w tragicznym stanie — wychudzona, z guzami na pyszczku i ropiejącymi ranami. Wszystko wskazuje na to, że mogła zostać pobita. Jej ciało nosiło ślady ogromnego cierpienia, a w oczach było widać strach, którego nie da się udawać. Patrząc na nią, można było tylko zastanawiać się, co tak strasznego musiało ją spotkać. A jednak Marcelka nie przestała kochać człowieka. Mimo bólu i lęku już od pierwszych chwil podchodziła, strzelała baranki i wtulała się w rękę, jakby całym swoim małym serduszkiem prosiła tylko o trochę ciepła i bezpieczeństwa. Jakby desperacko chciała uwierzyć, że człowiek może być dobry. Dopiero u nas zaczęła powoli wracać do życia. Rany się zagoiły, w jej oczach pojawił się spokój, a zamiast małego szkieletu widzimy dziś delikatną koteczkę, która każdego dnia próbuje zaufać światu na nowo. Nadal musi nabrać ciałka i sił, ale najtrudniejszą walkę już wygrała. Marcelka wciąż boi się nagłych ruchów i hałasów. Czasem kuli się, jakby spodziewała się kolejnego ciosu. Być może przez całe życie musiała walczyć o przetrwanie. Być może nigdy wcześniej nie zaznała bezpieczeństwa ani troski. Dziś marzymy tylko o jednym — żeby Marcelka już nigdy nie musiała się bać. Żeby znalazła człowieka, który pokaże jej, że od teraz może spać spokojnie, najedzona, bezpieczna i kochana.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇱Zielona Góra
Shelter
Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt w Zielonej Górze
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Bringing MARCELKA home

What you'll need for MARCELKA 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
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    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 MARCELKA

What life with MARCELKA looks like

MARCELKA is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt w Zielonej Górze in Zielona Góra.

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.

Zielona Góra, Poland browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting MARCELKA, answered.

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