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Ryszard

Mixed Breed · Male

Ryszard is a stray male cat from Milanówka who desperately needs a home, even if it's temporary. He was caught due to his emaciation and eating problems. It turned out that he has an advanced tooth disease. A procedure was performed, several teeth were removed, and the calculus was cleaned. Now, the male cat, without pain, is eating, making up for months of starvation. Unfortunately, FIV/FeLV shallow tests came back positive - the blood was sent for further, more detailed tests, whose results will show whether the kitten truly has FIV and FeLV. He cannot be released back into the environment to avoid infecting other cats and to protect himself from diseases. Ryszard is a stray cat and is wary of people; we don't know what he's been through in his life. Currently, he resides in a clinic, but he will have to leave soon. He cannot return to the environment, so he either needs a home or a solution, which we are not yet considering. Doctors and technicians are working to build trust with Ryszard, and it's yielding some small results. Ryszard is a voracious eater, finally able to eat without pain after months of starvation, so he has a good appetite for treats. Ryszard is looking for a home that does not have other cats or that can provide isolation (FIV and FeLV are only transmitted through direct and intense contact between cats) –> UPDATE: PCR FIV/FeLV tests came back negative! Sometimes, when a cat is undergoing some other inflammatory process (_Ryszard was congested and had a mouth ulcer), shallow tests can come back falsely positive. PCR tests are more reliable. We are still looking for a home for Ryszard, as it would be a shame to release him, but he is not a threat to other cats. Not suitable for homes with cats.

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Ryszard to bezdomny kocurek z Milanówka, który bardzo potrzebuje domu, chociażby tymczasowego. Został złapany z powodu wychudzenia i problemów z jedzeniem. Okazało się, że ma zaawansowaną chorobę przyzębia. Przeprowadzono zabieg, usunięto sporo zębów, wyczyszczono kamień i teraz kocurek, już bez bólu pochłania jedzenie, nadrabiając miesiące głodowania. Niestety okazało się, że testy płytkowe na FIV/FeLV wyszły pozytywne - krew wysłano na dalsze, bardziej szczegółowe badania, których wyniki pokażą czy kotek rzeczywiście ma FIV i FeLV. Nie może być na razie wypuszczony z powrotem do środowiska, żeby nie zarażał innych kotów i sam nie narażał się na choroby. Ryszard jest kotkiem bezdomnym i nieufnym do ludzi, nie wiemy co przeszedł w życiu. Obecnie przebywa w lecznicy, jednak już niedługo będzie musiał ją opuścić. Nie może wrócić do środowiska, więc pozostaje albo dom albo rozwiązanie, o którym na razie staramy się nie myśleć. Lekarze i technicy starają się pracować na zaufanie Ryszarda i przynosi to niewielkie efekty. Ryszard jest łakomczuchem, po miesiącach głodówki wreszcie może jeść bez bólu, więc jest łasy na smakołyki. Ryszard szuka domu niewychodzącego, bez kotów lub z możliwością izolacji (FIV i FeLV przenoszą się tylko w bezpośrednim i intensywnym kontakcie między kotami)—-> UPDATE: Testy PCR FIV/FeLV wyszły negatywne! Czasem się zdarza, gdy w kocie toczy się jakiś inny proces zapalny (Ryszard był zakatarzony i miał masakrę w pyszczku), że szybkie, płytkowe testy wychodzą fałszywie pozytywne. Testy PCR są bardziej miarodajne. Nadal szukamy Ryśkowi domu, bo szkoda go wypuszczać, ale nie jest zagrożeniem dla innych kotów.

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🇵🇱Poland
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Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt w Milanówku
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Bringing Ryszard home

What you'll need for Ryszard in week one.

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  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
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    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 Ryszard

What life with Ryszard looks like

Ryszard is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt w Milanówku 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 Ryszard, answered.

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