How do I contact the shelter about Marta?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schronisko Bełchatów handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Marta on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Marta if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Schronisko Bełchatów 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 Marta 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 Marta 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 Bełchatów early rather than rehoming privately; they know Marta 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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Marta

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Marta Marta arrived at the shelter as a barely two-month-old kitten with an eye infection, pneumonia, and ear swabs. She was already a withdrawn kitten back then and remains that way to this day. She avoids contact with humans, approaching only when food is nearby. We are looking for a home for her that is cat-only, without dogs or children. She might be a home with another cat that is positively oriented towards humans, which could help her open up, but she may never become a lap cat. She knows how to use a litter box and uses the scratching post. The future caregiver must have a carrier for transporting the cat. Gender: FemaleYear of birth: 2025. Chip number: 095426Special markings: NONESpay: YESVaccinated: YESMicrochipped: YESPCR test for FeLV (feline leukemia): NEGATIVEMood towards cats: POSITIVEUnknown towards dogs: YESWithdrawn from humans: YESHas a health record from the shelter since: 01.09.2025Arrived from: Bełchatów CityGender: FemaleSize: MediumHair: Short << return to Marta Marta arrived at the shelter as a barely two-month-old kitten with an eye infection, pneumonia, and ear swabs. She was already a withdrawn kitten back then and remains that way to this day. She avoids contact with humans, approaching only when food is nearby. We are looking for a home for her that is cat-only, without dogs or children. She might be a home with another cat that is positively oriented towards humans, which could help her open up, but she may never become a lap cat. She knows how to use a litter box and uses the scratching post. The future caregiver must have a carrier for transporting the cat. Gender: FemaleYear of birth: 2025. Chip number: 095426Special markings: NONESpay: YESVaccinated: YESMicrochipped: YESPCR test for FeLV (feline leukemia): NEGATIVEMood towards cats: POSITIVEUnknown towards dogs: YESWithdrawn from humans: YESHas a health record from the shelter since: 01.09.2025Arrived from: Bełchatów CityGender: FemaleSize: MediumHair: Short

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Menu STRONA GŁÓWNANOWO PRZYJĘTEAKTUALNOŚCIO NASPOMOCDO ADOPCJIPRZYJMOWANIEKONTAKT Marta Marta Marta trafiła do nas jako zaledwie dwumiesięczne kocię z zapaleniem spojówek, zapaleniem płuc i świerzbem w uszach. Już wtedy była kociakiem wycofanym i tak niestety jest do dziś. Stroni od kontaktu z człowiekiem, podchodzi jedynie wtedy kiedy w pobliżu jest jedzonko. Poszukujemy dla niej domu niewychodzącego, bez psów i dzieci. Może być domek z drugim kotem pozytywnie nastawionym na człowieka, który pomoże jej się otworzyć, jednak trzeba pamiętać, że nigdy może nie stać się kotem nakolankowym. Umie korzystać z kuwety. Korzysta z drapaka.Wymagane jest od przyszłego opiekuna posiadanie transportera do przewozu kota. Płeć: kocicaRok urodzenia: 2025. Nr chip: 095426Znaki szczególne: BRAKKastracja: TAKSzczepienie: TAKOdrobaczenie: TAKTesty PCR-y FeLV (białaczka): UJEMNEStosunek do kotów: POZYTYWNYStosunek do psów: NIEZNANYStosunek do ludzi: WYCOFANAPosiada książeczkę zdrowia W schronisku od : 01.09.2025Dowieziona z : miasto Bełchatów Płeć: ŻeńskaWielkość: ŚredniSierść: Krótka << wróć Marta Marta trafiła do nas jako zaledwie dwumiesięczne kocię z zapaleniem spojówek, zapaleniem płuc i świerzbem w uszach. Już wtedy była kociakiem wycofanym i tak niestety jest do dziś. Stroni od kontaktu z człowiekiem, podchodzi jedynie wtedy kiedy w pobliżu jest jedzonko. Poszukujemy dla niej domu niewychodzącego, bez psów i dzieci. Może być domek z drugim kotem pozytywnie nastawionym na człowieka, który pomoże jej się otworzyć, jednak trzeba pamiętać, że nigdy może nie stać się kotem nakolankowym. Umie korzystać z kuwety. Korzysta z drapaka.Wymagane jest od przyszłego opiekuna posiadanie transportera do przewozu kota. Płeć: kocicaRok urodzenia: 2025. Nr chip: 095426Znaki szczególne: BRAKKastracja: TAKSzczepienie: TAKOdrobaczenie: TAKTesty PCR-y FeLV (białaczka): UJEMNEStosunek do kotów: POZYTYWNYStosunek do psów: NIEZNANYStosunek do ludzi: WYCOFANAPosiada książeczkę zdrowia W schronisku od : 01.09.2025Dowieziona z : miasto Bełchatów Płeć: ŻeńskaWielkość: ŚredniSierść: Krótka << wróć

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇵🇱Poland

Shelter

Schronisko Bełchatów

Living with Marta

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Schronisko Bełchatów · Poland Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Marta home

What you'll need for Marta in week one.

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About Marta

What life with Marta looks like

Marta is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Schronisko Bełchatów 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.

Poland, Poland — browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Marta, answered.

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