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Merlin

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Merlin could have been around three months old when he arrived at our shelter. He was still a small kitten then. Merlina was not adopted because black cats are often not well-liked by people. So Merlin grew up without much human contact, becoming a handsome male cat. Unfortunately, the lack of significant human interaction has led to him not seeking out contact with people. Merlin does not react with immediate flight but also does not want to be petted. Could he have a chance at a home? He knows how to use a litter box and a scratching post. A future caregiver will need to provide a cat carrier for transportation. Gender: MaleYear of birth: 2022. Chip number: 086834Special markings: NONENeutered: YESVaccinated: YESFIV (Feline Leukemia) test: NEGATIVERelationship with other cats: POSITIVERelationship with dogs: UNKNOWNRelationship with people: RETICENTHe has a health record since: June 14, 2022Rescued from: Bełchatów, a cityNecklace: MaleSize: SmallCoat: Short << return to Merlin

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Menu STRONA GŁÓWNANOWO PRZYJĘTEAKTUALNOŚCIO NASPOMOCDO ADOPCJIPRZYJMOWANIEKONTAKT Merlin Merlin Merlin mógł mieć około trzech miesięcy gdy trafił do schroniska. To było jeszcze małe kociątko. Merlina nikt nie chciał, czarne koty źle się ludziom kojarzą. Tak to sobie Merlin dorastał, wyrósł na pięknego kocura. Niestety brak większego kontaktu z człowiekiem spowodował, że nie szuka z ludźmi kontaktu. Merlin nie reaguje natychmiastową ucieczką, ale i nie chce być głaskanym. Czy on ma szansę na domek? Umie korzystać z kuwety. Korzysta z drapaka.Wymagane jest od przyszłego opiekuna posiadanie transportera do przewozu kota. Płeć: kocurRok urodzenia: 2022. Nr chip: 086834Znaki szczególne: BRAK Kastracja: TAKSzczepienie: TAKOdrobaczenie: TAKTesty PCR-y FeLV (białaczka): UJEMNEStosunek do kotów: POZYTYWNYStosunek do psów: NIEZNANYStosunek do ludzi: WYCOFANY Posiada książeczkę zdrowia W schronisku od : 14.06.2022Dowieziona z : miasto Bełchatów Płeć: MęskaWielkość: MałySierść: Krótka << wróć Merlin Merlin mógł mieć około trzech miesięcy gdy trafił do schroniska. To było jeszcze małe kociątko. Merlina nikt nie chciał, czarne koty źle się ludziom kojarzą. Tak to sobie Merlin dorastał, wyrósł na pięknego kocura. Niestety brak większego kontaktu z człowiekiem spowodował, że nie szuka z ludźmi kontaktu. Merlin nie reaguje natychmiastową ucieczką, ale i nie chce być głaskanym. Czy on ma szansę na domek? Umie korzystać z kuwety. Korzysta z drapaka.Wymagane jest od przyszłego opiekuna posiadanie transportera do przewozu kota. Płeć: kocurRok urodzenia: 2022. Nr chip: 086834Znaki szczególne: BRAK Kastracja: TAKSzczepienie: TAKOdrobaczenie: TAKTesty PCR-y FeLV (białaczka): UJEMNEStosunek do kotów: POZYTYWNYStosunek do psów: NIEZNANYStosunek do ludzi: WYCOFANY Posiada książeczkę zdrowia W schronisku od : 14.06.2022Dowieziona z : miasto Bełchatów Płeć: MęskaWielkość: MałySierść: Krótka << wróć

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇵🇱Poland

Shelter

Schronisko Bełchatów

Living with Merlin

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Merlin

What life with Merlin looks like

Merlin is a small 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. Many animals leave sterilized and chipped, and adopters often cover transport. Confirm with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Merlin, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Merlin?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Schronisko Bełchatów handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Merlin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Merlin if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Schronisko Bełchatów whether they will for Merlin, what they require (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 Merlin already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Schronisko Bełchatów lists Merlin as vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Schronisko Bełchatów, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Merlin isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Schronisko Bełchatów about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Merlin 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.