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Perełka Perełka arrived at our shelter barely alive, could not catch her breath, was suffering from pneumonia. For 4 days it seems she ate nothing and just lay weak on the straw. At the beginning of treatment she still did not want to eat, we fed her liquid food. She preferred to breathe rather than eat... During the observation after treatment, we noticed that she still had difficulty breathing. The cat was sent for an endoscopic examination, which revealed that her reconstructed larynx causes narrowing in the trachea and thus unusual wheezing. The cat was supposed to have a laryngeal lateralization procedure, but the doctor did not undertake the operation, instead recommending another diagnostic that did not reveal the source of the problem. Then the kitten had further consultations and endoscopies in Tczew, where she also had the remaining teeth removed. The larynx makes minimal movements, there is no complete paralysis, although the kitten has narrowing and wheezes when breathing, so after further consultations we decided against surgical treatment. Perełka generally feels well, plays, is lively and could spend the rest of her life at home, not in the cattery, but her chances of adoption are slim. Perełka is virtually supported by:

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Perełka Perełka trafiła do nas ledwo żywa, nie mogła złapać oddechu, pokonywało ją zapalenie płuc. Od 4 dni podobno nic nie jadła i tylko słaba leżąc na sianku. Na początku leczenia nadal nie chciała jeść, karmiłyśmy ją płynną odżywką. Wolała oddychać niż jeść… W trakcie obserwacji kotki po leczeniu zauważyłyśmy, że nadal źle oddycha. Kotka pojechała na diagnostykę endoskopową, okazało się, że jej przebudowana krtań powoduje zwężenie w tchawicy i stąd nietypowe świsty. Kotka miała mieć zabieg lateralizacji krtani, ale lekarz nie podjął się wykonania operacji, za to zalecił nam kolejną diagnostykę, która nie wykazała źródła problemu. Potem koteczka była jeszcze na kolejnych konsultacjach i endoskopii w Tczewie, tam miała usuniętą też resztę zębów. Krtań podejmuje minimalne ruchy, nie ma w niej całkowitego paraliżu, choć koteczka ma zwężenie i świszczy oddychając, to po kolejnych konsultacjach odstąpiliśmy od leczenia chirurgicznego. Perełka ogólnie czuje się dobrze, bawi się, jest żywiołowa i mogłaby resztę swoich dni spędzić w domu, a nie w kociarni, ale jej szanse na adopcję są znikome. Perełkę wirtualnie wspiera: Mów Mi Wilku

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🇵🇱Poland
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Fundacja Kot Toruń
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Cared for by Fundacja Kot Toruń · Poland

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Perełka home

What you'll need for Perełka 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 Perełka

What life with Perełka looks like

Perełka is a adult cat waiting at Fundacja Kot Toruń 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 Perełka, answered.

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