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Raphael

Mixed Breed · Unknown

I won the most important fight and I'm looking for a home. My name is Raphael, I was born around May 2026, and on August 2, 2026, I came from ul. Andersa. At that time I was very sick - I had feline catarrh and panleukopenia - but I also had a huge desire to live and I won that fight. Today I am a curious, energetic cat who likes to play, run and can turn a toy into a great hunting expedition. I am still distrustful, so I need a home that will not chase me, but let me explore the world at my own pace. I use a litter box and I like other cats. I have a chip, an up-to-date set of vaccinations and I am dewormed, and soon I will have a castration procedure. If you want to meet a cat who has gone through a difficult start, but has not lost his curiosity for life, come to me. My most important fight is behind me - now I'm looking for a place where I can just grow up.

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Wygrałem najważniejszą walkę i szukam domu. Mam na imię Raphael, urodziłem się około maja 2026 roku, a 2 sierpnia 2026 trafiłem z ul. Andersa. Byłem wtedy bardzo schorowany — miałem koci katar i panleukopenię — ale miałem też ogromną chęć życia i tę walkę zwyciężyłem. Dziś jestem ciekawskim, energicznym kotem, który chętnie się bawi, biega i potrafi zamienić zabawkę w cel wielkiej wyprawy łowieckiej. Jestem jeszcze nieufny, więc potrzebuję domu, który nie będzie mnie poganiał, tylko pozwoli mi poznawać świat w moim tempie. Korzystam z kuwety i lubię inne koty. Mam chip, aktualny komplet szczepień i jestem odrobaczony, a wkrótce czeka mnie zabieg kastracji. Jeśli chcesz poznać kota, który przeszedł przez trudny początek, ale nie stracił ciekawości życia, przyjdź do mnie. Moja najważniejsza walka już za mną — teraz szukam miejsca, w którym będę mógł po prostu dorastać.

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🇵🇱Zabrze
Shelter
Schronisko Zabrze
Living with Raphael
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Schronisko Zabrze · ZabrzeLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Raphael home

What you'll need for Raphael in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Raphael

What life with Raphael looks like

Raphael is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Zabrze in Zabrze.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇵🇱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.

Zabrze, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Raphael, answered.

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