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Rafaela

Female · Young · 1 year

Rafaela is a young, beautiful kitten with a white-brown coat. She is calm and gentle in contact, although a new environment still somewhat overwhelms her. She needs a moment to feel safe and more confident among new stimuli. This is a delicate cat who will best find her place in a home that gives her time, peace, and a sense of stability. With a patient approach, Rafaela has a chance to gradually open up and gift her future caregiver with true, feline love. We invite you to review the pre-adoption questionnaire: Before adoption, make sure your home/apartment is safe and properly prepared for welcoming a new family member. Warning: When deciding to adopt a cat or considering it, be sure to bring a cat transporter or a transport bag to the animal shelter.

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Rafaela to młoda, piękna koteczka o biało-rudym umaszczeniu. Jest spokojna i łagodna w kontakcie, choć nowe otoczenie jeszcze ją nieco onieśmiela. Potrzebuje chwili, by poczuć się bezpiecznie i pewniej wśród nowych bodźców. To kicia o delikatnym usposobieniu, która najlepiej odnajdzie się w domu dającym jej czas, spokój i poczucie stabilizacji. Przy cierpliwym podejściu Rafaela ma szansę stopniowo się otworzyć i obdarzyć przyszłego opiekuna prawdziwą, kocią miłością. Zapraszamy do zapoznania się z ankietą przedadopcyjną: Przed adopcją upewnij się, że Twój dom/mieszkanie jest bezpieczne i odpowiednio przygotowane do przyjęcia nowego członka rodziny. Uwaga: Decydując się na adopcję kota lub rozważając ją, koniecznie weź ze sobą do schroniska transporter lub torbę transportową do przewozu kotów.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Rafaela
  • Spayed
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Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Rafaela home

What you'll need for Rafaela 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 Rafaela

What life with Rafaela looks like

Rafaela is a small young adult cat waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

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.

Warsaw, Poland browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rafaela, answered.

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