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NELSON

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

Meet Nelson, an intervention kitten who is looking for a temporary home. NELSON is still very shy around people. In new situations, he needs a moment to feel more confident, so we are looking for a calm and patient caregiver who will allow him to build relationships at his own pace. He is not the kind of cat that will jump onto your lap immediately, but with the right approach, he has the potential to make great progress and gradually open up to people. He gets along very well with other cats. The presence of another friendly cat can greatly help him find his way in a new place, so he would gladly live with a feline companion or might be adopted together with another cat from the animal shelter. Such support often helps shy cats gain confidence more quickly and feel safer. NELSON easily uses the litter box and adapts well to home conditions. He loves spending time on the windowsill where he can calmly observe his surroundings and watch the world through the window. Lying in warm sunlight also brings him great pleasure, where he can really relax.

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Poznajcie Nelsona, jest to kotek interwencyjny dla którego poszukujemy domu tymczasowego. Nelson to jeszcze bardzo nieśmiały koteczek w stosunku do człowieka. W nowych sytuacjach potrzebuje chwili, żeby poczuć się pewniej, dlatego szukamy dla niego spokojnego i cierpliwego opiekuna, który pozwoli mu na budowanie relacji we własnym tempie. Nie jest to kot, który od razu wskoczy na kolana, ale przy odpowiednim podejściu ma szansę zrobić duże postępy i coraz bardziej otwierać się na człowieka. W relacjach z innymi kotami radzi sobie bardzo dobrze. Obecność drugiego, przyjaznego kota może bardzo pomóc mu w odnalezieniu się w nowym miejscu, dlatego chętnie zamieszka z kocim towarzyszem albo może zostać adoptowany w pakiecie z innym kotem ze schroniska. Takie wsparcie często sprawia, że nieśmiałe koty szybciej nabierają odwagi i czują się bezpieczniej. Nelson bez problemu korzysta z kuwety i dobrze odnajduje się w domowych warunkach. Uwielbia spędzać czas na parapecie, gdzie może spokojnie obserwować otoczenie i oglądać świat za oknem. Dużą przyjemność sprawia mu także wylegiwanie się w ciepłych promieniach słońca, gdzie potrafi naprawdę się zrelaksować.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Świdnica
Cared for by Schronisko Świdnica · PolandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing NELSON home

What you'll need for NELSON in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
    Editor's pick

    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 NELSON

What life with NELSON looks like

NELSON is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Schronisko Świdnica 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 NELSON, answered.

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