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Mirelka

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Mirelka arrived from Swarzędz. She is a half-wild kitten that lived outdoors for a long time and was fed by kind people. She mainly associates humans with food, and it’s only then that she decides to approach. Otherwise, she keeps her distance. Mirelka clearly communicates that she needs her space. This kitten is very cautious, unsure of touch and new situations. She observes, analyzes, and retreats when something upsets her. She’s not the type of cat that will immediately jump into someone’s lap and purr. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Mirelka simply is herself – independent, alert, and true to her own principles. We are looking for a quiet home for her, preferably with people who have experience with half-wild kittens or can accept a cat without expectations. A home where no one will pressure her to make contact. Perhaps she will find a place where she can live alongside humans, not necessarily on their terms.

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Mirelka trafiła do nas ze Swarzędza. Jest kotką półdziką, przez długi czas żyła na zewnątrz i była dokarmiana. Człowieka kojarzy głównie z jedzeniem i właśnie wtedy decyduje się podejść bliżej. Poza tym trzyma dystans. Mirelka wyraźnie komunikuje, że potrzebuje swojej przestrzeni. To kotka bardzo ostrożna, nieufna wobec dotyku i nowych sytuacji. Obserwuje, analizuje, wycofuje się, gdy coś ją niepokoi. Nie jest typem kota, który od razu wskoczy na kolana i zacznie mruczeć. I nie ma w tym nic złego. Mirelka po prostu jest sobą - niezależna, czujna i wierna własnym zasadom. Szukamy dla niej domu spokojnego, najlepiej u osób, które mają doświadczenie z kotami półdzikimi lub po prostu potrafią zaakceptować kota bez oczekiwań. Domu, w którym nikt nie będzie jej poganiał ani zmuszał do kontaktu. Być może odnajdzie się w miejscu, gdzie będzie mogła żyć obok człowieka, a niekoniecznie na jego rękach.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Skałowo
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Bringing Mirelka home

What you'll need for Mirelka in week one.

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  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
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    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 Mirelka

What life with Mirelka looks like

Mirelka is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Schronisko Skałowo 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 Mirelka, answered.

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