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SVEN

Male · Kitten · 5 months

Once upon a time, in a far-off kingdom beyond the snow-capped mountains, there lived a reindeer named Sven. He was a loyal friend, a silent protector, and a companion who didn't need to say much to show that he would always be there for you. Our Sven may not have antlers, but he has four paws, a gray coat, and an expression that might hold a hint of Nordic magic. When Sven came to us, he may not have known that his name had already become a part of a fairy tale. And perhaps that's exactly why it suits him so perfectly. Sven from the Ice Kingdom was never one for the spotlight. He was simply present. He walked alongside his people, making sure no one got lost, and when things got tough, he stayed. And that's exactly the kind of story we love at the shelter. The ones where no one needs to be a hero at first glance. It's enough that someone is waiting inside for someone who deserves to be loved. Our Sven may be smaller than his fairy tale counterpart, but he has the same big heart. There's something calm about him. Something that makes you want to slow down and look. Maybe it's his gaze, maybe it's the way he moves around you, or simply the fact that some animals have a special ability to get under your skin before you even realize it. And so Sven is waiting. Waiting for someone who will see him as more than just a gray reindeer from the shelter. Someone who will see him as the one he was meant to be with. Someone who will show him that home is not just a place you go back to in the evening, but a place where someone is waiting for you. And so we wish that Sven wouldn't have to stay just a character in a shelter story. That one day, instead of waiting in a cage, he would experience the warmth of a real home. That he would have his own place on the couch, his own bowl, his own favorite spot by the window, and most importantly, someone who would be his human. Sven has already started his story. Now he just needs someone to help him finish it. Sven is a five-month-old tomcat, vaccinated, chipped, treated against external and internal parasites, and neutered. He has had a successful surgery and rehabilitation of his pelvic limb. He is suitable for life in an apartment or house with possible future access to the outdoors after a sufficiently long acclimatization period. In case of interest in adopting him, please contact us by email at the shelter, write about the home that would be waiting for Sven at your place, and send us photos of your animal family members. We would be grateful. Thanks to Radek Havlíček, vividfoto.cz, for the photos.

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Kdysi dávno, v jednom ledovém království daleko za sněhovými horami, žil sob jménem Sven. Byl věrným přítelem, tichým ochráncem a společníkem, který nemusel říkat mnoho, aby člověk věděl, že tu pro něj vždycky bude. Náš Sven sice nemá parohy, ale má čtyři tlapky, šedý mourek a pohled, ve kterém se možná skrývá trochu té severské magie. Když k nám Sven přišel, možná netušil, že jeho jméno už dávno patří do pohádky. A možná právě proto k němu tak dokonale sedí. Sven z Ledového království nikdy nebyl tím, kdo potřeboval být středem pozornosti. Byl prostě přítomný. Šel vedle svých lidí, dával pozor, aby se nikdo neztratil, a když bylo nejhůř, zůstal. A přesně takové příběhy máme v útulku nejraději. Ty, ve kterých nemusí být nikdo hrdinou na první pohled. Stačí, když někde uvnitř čeká někdo, kdo si zaslouží být milován. Náš Sven je sice menší než jeho pohádkový jmenovec, ale má stejně velké srdce. Je v něm něco klidného. Něco, co člověka nutí na chvíli zpomalit a dívat se. Možná je to ten jeho pohled, možná způsob, jakým se kolem člověka pohybuje, nebo jednoduše skutečnost, že některá zvířata v sobě mají zvláštní schopnost dostat se člověku pod kůži dřív, než si to vůbec stačí uvědomit. A tak tu Sven čeká. Čeká na někoho, pro koho nebude jen šedým mourkem z útulku. Na někoho, kdo v něm neuvidí dalšího kocoura mezi mnoha dalšími, ale právě toho jednoho, který měl být jeho. Na člověka, který mu ukáže, že domov není jen místo, kam se člověk večer vrací, ale místo, kde na něj někdo čeká. A tak bychom si přály, aby Sven nemusel zůstat jen postavou v útulkové pohádce. Aby jednou místo čekání v kotěcím pokojíčku poznal teplo opravdového domova. Aby měl svoje místo na gauči, svoji misku, svoje oblíbené místo u okna a hlavně někoho, kdo bude jeho člověkem. Sven už svůj příběh začal. Teď potřebuje jen někoho, s kým ho bude moct dopsat. Sven je pětiměsíční kocourek, očkovaný, čipovaný, ošetřený proti vnějším i vnitřním parazitům, kastrovaný. Je po zhojené operaci a zdárné rehabilitaci pánevní končetiny. Hodí se pro život v bytě či domě s případným budoucím přístupem ven po dostatečně dlouhé době aklimatizace. V případě zájmu o jeho adopci nám napište na e-mail útulku, rozepište se o domově, který by na Svena u Vás čekal, o zvířecích členech rodiny. Zašlete nám jejich fotografie, budeme rády. Za focení děkujeme Radku Havlíčkovi vividfoto.cz. Povaha: milý, mazlivý, hravý

Size
Small
Age
Kitten · 5 months
Location
🇨🇿Czech Republic
Shelter
Útulek Tábor
Living with SVEN
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Útulek Tábor · Czech Republic

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing SVEN home

What you'll need for SVEN 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 SVEN

What life with SVEN looks like

SVEN is a small kitten cat waiting at Útulek Tábor in Czech Republic.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇨🇿Adopting from Czech Republic

Czech shelters (útulky) include sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID. The adopter signs a written contract (smlouva) — the shelter may follow up to verify wellbeing.

Czech Republic, Czech Republic — browse more cats in Czech Republic.

Frequently asked

Adopting SVEN, answered.

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