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Salem

Male · Young · 1 year

Salem is a very young male cat with a beautiful, shiny black coat and... unfortunately, still full of scared heart. He came to us with his siblings and badly withstands the shelter reality. He is frightened and intimidated by the situation he is in - yet he should be spending his youth playing, exploring the world, and building relationships with people. Salem should leave the animal shelter as soon as possible, because only a real home will give him a chance for calm development, trust, and a sense of security. It would be best if he found himself alongside one of his siblings - adoption in pairs will help him overcome his fears and gain courage. Who will show young Salem that the world can be good and friendly? He is really waiting for it. Tip: Before adoption, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the pre-adoption questionnaire and coming to the animal shelter with an already filled-out application: Warning: If you decide to adopt a cat or are considering it, be sure to bring a carrier or transport bag to the animal shelter. Before adoption, make sure your home/apartment is safe and properly prepared to welcome a new family member. Remember to secure the windows and balcony.

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Salem to młodziutki kocurek o pięknym, lśniącym czarnym futerku i… niestety wciąż pełnym straszków serduszku. Trafił do nas wraz z rodzeństwem i bardzo źle znosi schroniskową rzeczywistość. Jest przestraszony i onieśmielony sytuacją, w której się znalazł — a przecież powinien spędzać swoją młodość na zabawie, odkrywaniu świata i budowaniu relacji z człowiekiem. Salem powinien jak najszybciej opuścić schronisko, bo tylko prawdziwy dom da mu szansę na spokojny rozwój, zaufanie i poczucie bezpieczeństwa. Najlepiej odnalazłby się u boku jednego z rodzeństwa — adopcja w dwupaku pomoże mu przełamać lęki i doda odwagi. Kto pokaże młodemu Salemowi, że świat może być dobry i przyjazny? On naprawdę bardzo na to czeka. Poradnik: Przed adopcją sugerujemy zapoznanie się z kwestionariuszem przedadopcyjnym i przyjazd do schroniska z już wypełnioną ankietą: Uwaga: Decydując się na adopcję kota lub rozważając ją, koniecznie weź ze sobą do schroniska transporter lub torbę transportową do przewozu kotów. Przed adopcją upewnij się, że Twój dom / mieszkanie jest bezpieczne i odpowiednio przygotowane do przyjęcia nowego członka rodziny. Pamiętaj, żeby zabezpieczyć okna i balkon.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Salem
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Salem home

What you'll need for Salem 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 Salem

What life with Salem looks like

Salem is a small young adult cat waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

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.

Note from the shelter: Fearful and timid, needs patient socialization. Would benefit from being adopted with a sibling.

🇵🇱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.

Warsaw, Poland browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Salem, answered.

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