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Adopt Sonya (Соня)

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 16 years

Sonya, an old cat, lives in an animal shelter, blind in one eye. May 29, 2023 Sonya was examined: weakness, refusal to eat. There is a severe inflammatory process in the oral cavity - pus discharge, ulcers. The inflamed teeth were removed (all the teeth were removed). The animal is currently undergoing inpatient treatment: cleaning of the oral cavity, painkillers, antibiotic therapy. Surgery and inpatient treatment for 10 days - 15000 UAH.

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Соня, вже старенька кішечка, мешкаєв в притулку, сліпа на одне око. 29.05.23 Соня потрапила на огляд: вялість, відмова від їжі. В ротовій порожнині сильний запальний процес - гнійні виділення, свищи. Було проведено видалення запалених зубів (видали всі зуби). На даний момент тварина знаходиться на стаціонарному лікуванні: обробки ротової порожнини, знеболюючі препарати, антибіотикотерапія. Операція та лікування на стаціонарі за 10 днів - 15000 грн.

Size
Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kyiv Oblast
Living with Sonya (Соня)
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Bringing Sonya (Соня) home

What you'll need for Sonya (Соня) 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
  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 Sonya (Соня)

What life with Sonya (Соня) looks like

Sonya (Соня) is a senior mixed breed cat waiting at Happy Paw Kyiv Oblast in Ukraine.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇺🇦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 Sonya (Соня), answered.

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