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Mario

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Mario – an exceptional ball of energy looking for a home, Mario is a shy, calm male cat who has been through a lot before ending up under our care. When taken in by the animal shelter, he was in a very poor condition – an untreated cat flu had led to a serious infection of his glands. Part of his teeth had to be removed, but today Mario handles both wet and dry food well. On a daily basis, he can be shy and withdrawn, but when he feels safe, he can relax, enjoy petting, and drift off into a soothing purr. This quiet reward is for the patience and gentle approach Mario seeks a quiet home with a minimum of stimuli, with someone who understands the needs of older, sensitive cats. He dreams of a home ready to give him the time, space, and love he so desperately needs. Though Mario may not stand out, he is a cat that desperately needs his chance. We believe that somewhere there is a person who will notice his delicacy and give him a home for the rest of his life – one that he deserves. Mario resides in our animal shelter and waits for someone who will love him as he is.

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Mario – wyjątkowy buras w poszukiwaniu domu Mario to nieśmiały, spokojny kocur, który wiele przeszedł, zanim trafił pod naszą opiekę. Gdy przyjęto go do schroniska, był w bardzo złym stanie – nieleczony koci katar doprowadził do poważnego zapalenia dziąseł. Konieczne było usunięcie części zębów, ale dziś Mario świetnie radzi sobie zarówno z mokrą, jak i suchą karmą Na co dzień bywa nieśmiały i wycofany, ale gdy poczuje się bezpiecznie – potrafi się rozluźnić, oddać pieszczotom i odpłynąć w relaksującym mruczeniu. To cicha nagroda za cierpliwość i łagodne podejście Mario szuka domu spokojnego, bez nadmiaru bodźców, z osobą, która rozumie potrzeby starszych, wrażliwych kotów. Marzy o domu, gotowym dać mu czas, przestrzeń i miłość, których tak bardzo potrzebuje Choć Mario nie rzuca się w oczy, to kot, który bardzo potrzebuje swojej szansy. Wierzymy, że gdzieś czeka na niego człowiek, który zauważy jego delikatność i da mu dom na resztę życia – taki, na jaki zasługuje. Mario przebywa w naszym schronisku i czeka na kogoś, kto pokocha go takim, jaki jest.

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇵🇱Poland

Shelter

Oaza dla Zwierząt Mielec

Cared for by Oaza dla Zwierząt Mielec · Poland Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 5 months ago

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About Mario

What life with Mario looks like

Mario is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Oaza dla Zwierząt Mielec 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. Adopters usually cover transport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mario, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mario?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Oaza dla Zwierząt Mielec handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mario on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mario if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Oaza dla Zwierząt Mielec 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Mario 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 Mario 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 Oaza dla Zwierząt Mielec early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mario 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.