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Masha (Маша)

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

All her life, Masha has cared for others. She gave birth to kittens right on the street—where every single day is a struggle for survival. Yet she protected her little ones, warmed them, and devoted herself entirely to them. Fortunately, they were spotted in time, and the whole little family was given a chance at a new life✨ The kittens have now grown up. Soon, they’ll each find their own forever homes. As for Masha… it’s as if she’s quietly waiting for someone finally to choose her specifically. She’s already fulfilled her most important mission. Now, more than ever, she longs not to be strong anymore. She just wants to fall asleep in warm, loving arms, purr contentedly by someone’s side, knowing that there’s nowhere left to run and no one left to save. Masha is a very gentle, calm, and tender cat. She loves human warmth and snuggles up against your shoulder with such gratitude—almost as if she’s afraid of letting this moment slip away🐾 Give Masha what she’s never had before—a home where she’ll be loved not because she’s a mom, but simply because she’s Masha🩶 ☎️

UK·Show original

Усе своє життя Маша дбала про інших. Вона народила кошенят просто на вулиці. Там, де кожен день — боротьба за виживання, вона берегла своїх малюків, зігрівала їх і віддавала їм усю себе. На щастя, їх вчасно помітили, і вся маленька родина отримала шанс на нове життя✨ Кошенята вже виросли. Вони скоро знайдуть свої домівки. А Маша… ніби тихенько чекає, коли нарешті хтось обере саме її. Вона вже виконала свою найважливішу місію. Тепер їй так хочеться більше не бути сильною. Хочеться засинати в теплих обіймах, муркотіти поруч із людиною, знати, що більше нікуди не потрібно тікати й нікого не потрібно рятувати. Маша дуже ніжна, спокійна й лагідна киця. Вона любить людське тепло і так вдячно притискається до плеча, ніби боїться втратити цей момент🐾 Подаруйте Маші те, чого в неї ніколи не було — дім, де любитимуть уже не за те, що вона мама, а просто тому, що вона — Маша🩶 ☎️

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kyiv
Living with Masha (Маша)
  • Spayed
Cared for by Happy Paw Kyiv · UkraineLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Masha (Маша) home

What you'll need for Masha (Маша) 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 Masha (Маша)

What life with Masha (Маша) looks like

Masha (Маша) 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 Masha (Маша), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Masha (Маша)?
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 Masha (Маша) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Masha (Маша) 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 Masha (Маша) 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 Masha (Маша) 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 Masha (Маша) 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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