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Rujka

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Meet Rujka – our dignified lady in the fluffy fur! Rujka is a bit long in the tooth and has spent most of her life in our animal shelter – she’s been with us since May 2016. She’s a calm, balanced cat who values the company of other cats the most. You’ll always find her among her fluffy friends, lying somewhere on the side with a delicate look full of wisdom. Though Rujka doesn’t seek human attention, sometimes that special moment happens when she approaches, gently rubs against you, and allows for a brief petting. These moments are truly special – like a present from the feline spirit. We don’t know her past, but we know she deserves a peaceful, warm home where someone will be able to give her time, space, and acceptance. Could you be the quiet hero that Rujka has been waiting for for so many years? If you feel you could give Rujka a safe haven – reach out to us!

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Poznajcie Rujkę – naszą dostojną damę w kocim futrze! Rujka ma już trochę latek i większość swojego życia spędziła w naszym schronisku – jest z nami od maja 2016 roku. To spokojna, zrównoważona kotka, która najbardziej ceni sobie towarzystwo innych kotów. Zawsze znajdziesz ją wśród futrzanych przyjaciół, leżącą gdzieś z boku, z delikatnym spojrzeniem pełnym mądrości. Choć Rujka nie zabiega o uwagę człowieka, czasem zdarza się ten cenny moment, kiedy sama podejdzie, ociera się delikatnie i pozwala na krótkie głaskanie. Te chwile są naprawdę wyjątkowe – jak prezent od kociego ducha. Nie znamy jej przeszłości, ale wiemy, że zasługuje na spokojny, ciepły dom. Taki, gdzie ktoś będzie umiał dać jej czas, przestrzeń i akceptację. Może to właśnie Ty jesteś tym cichym bohaterem, którego Rujka czeka od tylu lat? Jeśli czujesz, że mógłbyś podarować Rujce bezpieczną przystań – odezwij się do nas!

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇵🇱Poland

Shelter

Oaza dla Zwierząt Mielec

Cared for by Oaza dla Zwierząt Mielec · Poland Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Rujka home

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About Rujka

What life with Rujka looks like

Rujka is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Oaza dla Zwierząt Mielec 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. Adopters usually cover transport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rujka, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rujka?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Oaza dla Zwierząt Mielec handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rujka on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rujka if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Oaza dla Zwierząt Mielec 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Rujka 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 Rujka 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 Oaza dla Zwierząt Mielec early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rujka 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.