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Adopt Ryska

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Ryska is an older cat who arrived at our shelter after her owners left for a trip abroad and she is waiting for a permanent home. The separation has deeply affected her, but with each passing day, she is gradually opening up to people and learning to trust again. She quietly waits for her new home—where someone will show her that she is important, loved, and that family members are never abandoned. She will be grateful for the chance at a new home—forever.

Read original (pl)

Ryska to starsza kotka, która trafiła do nas po tym, jak jej opiekunowie wyjechali za granicę i czeka na dom stały. Rozstanie bardzo ją dotknęło, jednak z każdym dniem coraz bardziej otwiera się na człowieka i uczy się na nowo ufać. Cicho czeka na swój nowy dom — taki, w którym ktoś pokaże jej, że jest ważna, kochana i że członka rodziny nigdy się nie porzuca. Będzie wdzięczna za szansę na nowy dom – taki już na zawsze.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Trzymaj Się Kocie
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Ryska home

What you'll need for Ryska 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 Ryska

What life with Ryska looks like

Ryska is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Trzymaj Się Kocie 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. Adoption fees are typically lower than in Western Europe (often €50–€150) but adopters cover transport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ryska, answered.

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