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Adopt Rizhik (Рижик)

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Cute almost lived his whole life in the animal shelter Dog Life in Zaporizhzhia. Recently, complaints about poor well-being, poor appetite and problems with bowel movements appeared. During the examination by the doctor, it was found: chronic kidney disease and kidney failure, the cat is in critical condition since he ate almost nothing for 3-4 days. In Ryzhik, there is a two-week treatment in the hospital ahead. Estimated cost of treatment 12,000 UAH.

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Красень майже все життя проживав у притулку Дог Лайф в м. Запоріжжя. Нещодавно з'явились скарги на погане самопочуття, поганий апетит та проблеми з випорожненням. На огляді у лікаря було виявлено: хронічну хворобу нирок та ниркову недостатність, кіт у криточному стані оскільки майже нічого не їв 3-4 дні. У Рижикика попереду двохтижневе лікування в лікарні. Орієнтовна вартість лікування 12 000 грн.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Zaporizhzhia
Living with Rizhik (Рижик)
  • Neutered
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Rizhik (Рижик) home

What you'll need for Rizhik (Рижик) 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
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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 Rizhik (Рижик)

What life with Rizhik (Рижик) looks like

Rizhik (Рижик) is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Happy Paw Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine.

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 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 Rizhik (Рижик), answered.

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