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Świstakosław

Male · Adult · 4 years

Świstakosław was a free-roaming cat, so we don’t know his entire story. However, the joy with which he welcomes every touch from a human hand suggests that he didn’t always live in the wild—and perhaps once had a home and people who cared for him. We’d love for him to experience that again—this time, for good. Świstak is a shy little tomcat who’s currently sitting in a wicker house and reluctantly peeks out from it. He feels very insecure in a cattery, so he’d be best off going to a home as an only pet, or possibly to another calm cat who wouldn’t seek trouble. But how does he feel about human contact? When someone peers into his little house, he might flinch, because Świstak will just glance up at the approaching hand from under his eyelids. But don’t be fooled! Once you gently touch his soft, matted fur, Świstak will practically melt onto the floor, absolutely delighted by every second of contact. After just a few such cuddling sessions, Świstakosław will get up from the floor and start rubbing against anything he can find, just to prolong the experience. He’s an amazing little cat who needs only one human companion to fully open up and gain confidence. Could it be you who becomes that person?

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Świstakosław był kotem wolnożyjącym, więc cała jego historia nie jest nam znana. Jednak to, z jaką radością przyjmuje każde dotknięcie dłonią, sugeruje nam, że nie zawsze żył dziko, a kiedyś mógł mieć swój dom i swoich ludzi. Chcielibyśmy, by ponownie mógł tego doświadczyć – tym razem na zawsze. Świstak to nieśmiały kocurek, który siedzi na ten moment w wiklinowym domku i niechętnie wychyla z niego głowę. Na kociarni czuje się bardzo niepewnie, dlatego lepiej by trafił do domu jako jedynak, ewentualnie do innego spokojnego kota, który nie szukałby zaczepki. A jak czuje się w kontakcie z ludźmi? Gdy człowiek zajrzy do środka jego domku, może się zlęc, bo Świstak spojrzy tylko spode łba na zbliżającą się dłoń. Jednak nie dajcie się zwieść! Gdy już dotkniecie tego zbitego futerka, Świstak rozpłynie wam się po podłodze, zachwycony każdą sekundą kontaktu. Po kilku takich sesjach miziania, Świstakosław wstanie z podłogi i zacznie ocierać się o co tylko może, by przedłużyć doznania. To niesamowity kociak, który potrzebuje tylko człowieka dla siebie, by kompletnie się otworzyć i nabrać pewności siebie. Może to właśnie Ty będziesz tym człowiekiem?

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Świstakosław
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · Poznan

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Świstakosław home

What you'll need for Świstakosław 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 Świstakosław

What life with Świstakosław looks like

Świstakosław is a small adult cat waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu in Poznan.

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.

Poznan, Poland browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Świstakosław, answered.

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