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Monika (Моніка)

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 10 years

Everyone of us has someone we lost, but still love. This is a story about that — about loss, loyalty, and old age that comes not with emptiness, but with a deep desire to feel once again that you are awaited. Her name is Monica. And she's not a kitten. In her eyes are years. In her posture is dignity. And in her heart is sorrow that hasn't disappeared even with time. Once she had a home. She loved someone — strongly, unconditionally like a cat. Her owner was everything in her world. But sometimes even the strongest bonds are broken not by betrayal, but by death. The woman is gone. And along with her, the home vanished. Monica was left... without anyone. She ended up in an animal shelter. Not understanding why silence now has no familiar scent. Why hands that stroke her are different. Why her heart tightens every night — as if from a memory that cannot be returned. She was sick. Liver, kidneys — it seemed her body refused to live, because her soul had lost its support. Doctors were unsure. But she survived. She didn't give up. And again showed: Monica is character. Dignity. Depth. Now she is healthy. The tests are excellent. But the years have left their mark. She no longer chases sunbeams. No longer jumps on shelves. She just wants — evening. Quiet. Beside people. Kind, close. To lie down somewhere on a pillow, stretch out, and feel: "You're home, Monica." She doesn't seek adventures. She seeks peace and love. She needs a final chapter where there will be warmth, care, respect. Not pity — respect. Because Monica is a lady with character. She doesn't beg. She doesn't ask. She simply waits. Dignifiedly. Quietly. Hopes that even in old age it's possible to become someone's again. "Old age is not the shadow of the past, but the right to the last, warmest sun." Only to the home, no escape, only to the home, no escape, mandatory anti-shedding nets, mandatory anti-shedding nets, people ready for old age — calm, but with a need for care, people ready for old age — calm, but with a need for care, mandatory adoption contract signing. Mandatory adoption contract signing. 📍 Poltava 📞 If you are one of those who see the heart through silence, this story may become yours.

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У кожного з нас є хтось, кого ми втратили, але не перестали любити. Це історія саме про це — про втрату, про вірність, про старість, яка приходить не з порожнечею, а з глибоким бажанням ще раз відчути, що тебе чекають. Її звати Моніка. І вона — не кошеня. В її очах — роки. В її поставі — гідність. А в серці — сум, який не зник навіть із часом. Колись у неї був дім. Був хтось, кого вона любила — сильно, по-котячому беззастережно. Її господарка була всім її світом. Але іноді навіть найміцніші зв’язки обриває не зрада, а смерть. Жінки не стало. А разом із нею зник і дім. Моніка залишилась… нічиєю. Вона опинилась у притулку. Не розуміючи, чому тиша тепер не має знайомого запаху. Чому руки, що гладять, інші. Чому серце стискається щоночі — мов від спогаду, якого вже не повернеш. Вона хворіла. Печінка, нирки — здавалося, тіло відмовляється жити, бо душа втратила опору. Лікарі не були впевнені. Але вона вижила. Вона не здалась. І знову показала: Моніка — це характер. Це гідність. Це глибина. Зараз вона здорова. Аналізи — чудові. Та роки залишили слід. Вона вже не ганяється за сонячними зайчиками. Не стрибає на шафи. Їй би просто — вечір. Тихий. Поруч — люди. Добрі, рідні. Можна лягти десь на подушку, розтягнутися, і почути: “Ти вдома, Моні.” Вона не шукає пригод. Вона шукає спокій і любов. Їй треба остання глава, в якій буде тепло, турбота, повага. Не жалощі — повага. Бо Моніка — леді з характером. Вона не підлабузнюється. Вона не проситься. Вона просто чекає. Гідно. Тихо. Надіється, що навіть під старість років можна знову стати чийсь. "Старість — не тінь минулого, а право на останнє, найтепліше сонце." тільки в дім, без самовигулу, тільки в дім, без самовигулу, сітки-антикішки обов’язкові, сітки-антикішки обов’язкові, люди, готові до віку — спокійного, але з потребою в турботі, люди, готові до віку — спокійного, але з потребою в турботі, обов’язкове підписання договору про усиновлення. обов’язкове підписання договору про усиновлення. 📍 м. Полтава 📞 — якщо ти з тих, хто бачить серце за мовчанням, ця історія може стати вашою спільною.

Size
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Poltava
Living with Monika (Моніка)
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Bringing Monika (Моніка) home

What you'll need for Monika (Моніка) 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
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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
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Monika (Моніка)

What life with Monika (Моніка) looks like

Monika (Моніка) is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Happy Paw Poltava 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 Monika (Моніка), answered.

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