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Saratoga

Male · Young · 1 year

Meet this young kitten who, right from the start of his life, had to fight a very tough battle. He came to us after an accident that left him with a severe pelvic injury. He underwent a complex stabilization procedure, and just when it seemed the worst was behind him, his condition suddenly took a turn for the worse. The fight to save his life required blood transfusions and intensive medical treatment. Today, his condition is stable, and he’s doing well. He’s still under the care of an external veterinarian, where he’s recovering. It’s still unclear whether he’ll fully regain sensation in the operated limb, so rehabilitation lies ahead, along with time to reveal what the outcome of the treatment will be. Despite all the challenges he’s faced, this brave little kitten hasn’t lost his zest for life. We strongly believe that very soon he’ll be ready to begin a new chapter—by the side of people who will surround him with care and love. We invite you to fill out the pre-adoption questionnaire and bring it with you when you visit the shelter. Before adopting, make sure your home or apartment is safe and properly prepared to welcome a new family member. Please note: If you’re deciding to adopt a cat or are considering adoption, be sure to bring a carrier or transport bag for cats to the shelter.

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Poznajcie młodego kocurka, który już na starcie swojego życia musiał stoczyć bardzo trudną walkę. Trafił do nas po wypadku z poważnym urazem miednicy. Przeszedł skomplikowany zabieg stabilizacji, a gdy wydawało się, że najgorsze ma za sobą, jego stan nagle się pogorszył. Walka o jego życie wymagała transfuzji krwi i intensywnego leczenia. Dziś jego stan jest stabilny i czuje się dobrze. Nadal przebywa pod opieką lecznicy zewnętrznej, gdzie dochodzi do siebie. Wciąż nie wiadomo, czy czucie w operowanej kończynie wróci w pełni, dlatego przed nim jeszcze rehabilitacja i czas, który pokaże, jakie będą efekty leczenia. Mimo wszystkich przeciwności ten dzielny kocurek nie traci woli życia. Mocno wierzymy, że już wkrótce będzie gotowy, by rozpocząć nowy rozdział – u boku ludzi, którzy otoczą go troską i miłością. Zapraszamy do zapoznania się z ankietą przedadopcyjną i przyjazd do schroniska z już wypełnioną ankietą: Przed adopcją upewnij się, że Twój dom / mieszkanie jest bezpieczne i odpowiednio przygotowane do przyjęcia nowego członka rodziny. Uwaga: Decydując się na adopcję kota lub rozważając ją, koniecznie weź ze sobą do schroniska transporter lub torbę transportową do przewozu kotów

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Saratoga
  • Neutered
Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Saratoga home

What you'll need for Saratoga 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 Saratoga

What life with Saratoga looks like

Saratoga 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.

🇵🇱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 Saratoga, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Saratoga?
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 Saratoga on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Saratoga 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 Saratoga 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 Saratoga 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 Saratoga 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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