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Adopt Rafael (Рафаель)

Male · Adult · 4 years

Rafael is looking for his chance 🐾 Unknown how old he is — but it is definitely known that he has already spent a year in the animal shelter. During this time, he has not become more social, and he still has little trust in people. But we are not losing hope. Rafael is not ready to immediately lie on someone's arms or purr at touch. But he deserves a chance. A chance to be next to a patient person who will respect his boundaries. A person who won't demand love immediately — just be there. Time, care, and calm can work wonders. And then Rafael, maybe for the first time, will feel what it means to be at home.

Read original (uk)

Рафаель шукає свій шанс 🐾 Невідомо, скільки йому років — але точно відомо, що він провів вже рік у притулку. За цей час соціальності не додалося, довіри до людей досі мало. Та ми не втрачаємо надії. Рафаель — не готовий одразу лягти на руки чи муркотіти від дотику. Але він заслуговує на шанс. Шанс бути поруч із терплячою людиною, яка з повагою поставиться до його меж. Людину, яка не вимагатиме любові одразу — а просто буде поруч. Час, турбота і спокій можуть зробити диво. І тоді Рафаель, можливо вперше, відчує — що таке бути вдома.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇺🇦Kyiv
Shelter
Sirius Shelter
Living with Rafael (Рафаель)
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Cared for by Sirius Shelter · Kyiv

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rafael (Рафаель) home

What you'll need for Rafael (Рафаель) 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 Rafael (Рафаель)

What life with Rafael (Рафаель) looks like

Rafael (Рафаель) is a small adult cat waiting at Sirius Shelter in Kyiv.

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.

Note from the shelter: Requires patient owner willing to respect boundaries and build trust slowly

🇺🇦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 Rafael (Рафаель), answered.

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