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Meruňka

Mixed Breed · Female

As one of five kittens, she came into the world. But then her siblings suddenly disappeared, leaving her alone. Lonely and uncertain. When she arrived at the shelter, she was initially frightened. She couldn't understand what was happening. A soft blanket? A bowl that was filled several times a day just for her? She had probably never experienced anything like this before. And now she couldn't believe it was real. She devours every meal with such gusto, as if she was afraid that it would disappear at any moment and she would be hungry again... She still doesn't understand that nothing like that will ever happen again. We won't let that happen. Apricot has been dewormed and tested for FIV and FeLV. She will still need to be vaccinated and spayed before she is ready to go to her new home. We will use the funds raised to buy food, litter, and cover veterinary and other costs associated with caring for the animals. This little one was found completely alone. Her life was suddenly turned upside down. She must have been so hungry... Lupínek came from hell. Literally. He was born in a puppy mill, where animals didn't matter.

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Na svět přišla jako jedno z pěti koťátek. Jenže pak její sourozenci náhle zmizeli a ona jediná zůstala. Osamělá a nejistá. Když se dostala k nám, byla zprvu vyplašená. Vůbec nechápala, co se děje. Měkká dečka? Mistička, která se několikrát za den plní jen pro ni? Nic takového nejspíš nikdy dřív nepoznala. A teď najednou nemohla uvěřit, že je to skutečné. Na každé jídlo se vrhá s takovou chutí, jako by se snad bála, že každou chvíli zmizí a zase bude hladovět… Ještě nepochopila, že nic takového už nikdy nezažije. Nedopustíme to. Meruňka má za sebou odčervení a testy na FIV a FeLV. Dál ji čeká ještě očkování a kastrace a poté by měla být připravená vyrazit do nového domova. Získané finance využijeme na nákup krmení, kočkolitu a úhradu veterinárních a dalších nákladů souvisejících s péčí o zvířátka. Některé problémy nejsou na první pohled vidět. To ale neznamená, že nebolí... Tohle miminko se našlo úplně osamělé. Musel mít tak příšerný hlad... Lupínek přišel z pekla. Doslova. Narodil se v množírně, kde na zvířatech nezáleželo.

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Location

🇨🇿Czech Republic

Shelter

Handipet Rescue Hoření Vinice

Living with Meruňka

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Bringing Meruňka home

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About Meruňka

What life with Meruňka looks like

Meruňka is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Handipet Rescue Hoření Vinice in Czech Republic.

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 Czech Republic

Czech shelters (útulky) include sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID. The adopter signs a written contract (smlouva) — the shelter may follow up to verify wellbeing.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Meruňka, answered.

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