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Sofiya (Софія)

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇺🇦Ukraine

Shelter

Hatul Madan Animal Shelter

Cared for by Hatul Madan Animal Shelter · Ukraine Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Sofiya (Софія) home

What you'll need for Sofiya (Софія) in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

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
02
Feliway Calming Spray
Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.
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€18–25
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
04
Clumping Cat Litter
Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.
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€10–18
05
Litter Scoop + Stand
Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.
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€10–18
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 Sofiya (Софія)

What life with Sofiya (Софія) looks like

Sofiya (Софія) is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Hatul Madan Animal Shelter in Ukraine.

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 Ukraine

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Sofiya (Софія), answered.

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