How do I contact the shelter about Matkapolka?

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

Can I adopt Matkapolka if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Fundacja Stawiamy na Łapy 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 Matkapolka 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 Matkapolka 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 Fundacja Stawiamy na Łapy early rather than rehoming privately; they know Matkapolka 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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Matkapolka

Mixed Breed · Female

Matkapolka arrived at the foundation with three children: Amber, Pucyferem and Gracją from one of the Krakow streets, and now lives in a temporary home, waiting for adoption. A brown mother cat - professionally called Mamakot and officially Matkapolka - is incredibly calm and gentle. She rarely plays, preferring to spend her days sleeping or resting and watching her surroundings. She was an amazing mother to her kittens, and there were minor "spats" with my adult resident cat, but nothing serious. There wasn't great friendship between them, but fortunately, Matkapolka has a very strong intolerance for lactose, I advise against giving her access to even small amounts of dairy, because no one should come in through cleaning up the mess she is capable of leaving behind... She obviously has a huge appetite and is able to eat almost anything, while maintaining a very slim figure - she weighs barely 3kg! We are looking for a non-exiting, safe and loving home for MatkiPolki, which will surround the cat with the best care. A condition of adoption is securing the balcony (if there is one) and securing the most frequently opened windows to prevent kittens from falling out. WARNING!

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MatkaPolka trafiła do fundacji z trójką dzieci : Amber, Pucyferem i Gracją z jednej z krakowskich ulic, obecnie mieszka w domu tymczasowym, gdzie czeka na adopcję. Bura kotka-mama – roboczo nazywana Mamakot a oficjalnie MatkaPolka – jest niesamowicie spokojną i łagodną kotką. Rzadko się bawi, woli spędzać dni śpiąc lub odpoczywając i obserwując otoczenie. Była wspaniałą mamą dla swoich kociąt, z moją dorosłą kotką rezydentką pojawiały się drobne “spiny”, jednak nic poważnego. Nie było między nimi ogromnej przyjaźni, ale na szczęście była tolerancja MatkaPolka ma bardzo bardzo silną nietolerancję laktozy, przestrzegam przed dawaniem jej dostępu do nawet małych ilości nabiału, gdyż nikt nie powinien przychodzić przez sprzątanie bałaganu, jaki jest w stanie po sobie wtedy zostawić… Ma oczywiście ogromny apetyt i jest w stanie zjeść niemal wszystko, zachowując przy tym drobniutką figurę – waży ledwo 3kg! Szukamy dla MatkiPolki niewychodzącego, bezpiecznego i kochającego domu, który otoczy kotkę najlepszą opieką. Warunkiem adopcji jest osiatkowanie balkonu (jeśli jest) oraz zabezpieczenie najczęściej otwieranych okien przed wypadnięciem kociaka. UWAGA! Aby adoptować kota postępuj wg poniższych wytycznych: Otwórz ankietę adopcyjną (link: ), wypełnij i poczekaj na kontakt z naszej strony – zadzwonimy lub odpiszemy na maila, żeby umówić się na wizytę przedadopcyjną. KONTAKT W SPRAWIE ADOPCJI: poprzez ankietę lub Data urodzenia: 2019Odrobaczenie: tak 0 like Share 0 0 0 0 0 Szczepienie: takKastracja: wkrótce

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Shelter

Fundacja Stawiamy na Łapy

Living with Matkapolka

✓Vaccinated
✓Good with kids

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Matkapolka home

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About Matkapolka

What life with Matkapolka looks like

Matkapolka is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Fundacja Stawiamy na Łapy 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Matkapolka, answered.

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