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Adopt Syerzhik (Сєржик)

Mixed Breed · Male · Kitten

Seryzhik is an amazing brave cat, evacuated from the city of Orikhiv. He served alongside our military, giving them warmth and support even in the hardest moments. Now the little one needs long-term treatment and rehabilitation. Diagnosis: fracture of the second lumbar vertebra with displacement, paralysis of the hind legs. Estimated cost of treatment: 12 000 hryvnia. Partners from the NGO "BF Animal Protection Service 'Chance'" have asked us to help the cat with treatment. Together we can give Seryzhik a chance for a normal life.

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Сєржик — неймовірно відважний котик, евакуйований з м. Оріхів. Він ніс службу поруч із нашими військовими, даруючи їм тепло та підтримку навіть у найважчі моменти. Зараз малому потрібне довготривале лікування та реабілітація. Діагноз: перелом другого поперекового хребця зі зміщенням, параліч задніх кінцівок. Орієнтовна вартість лікування: 12 000 грн. До нас звернулися з проханням допомогти котику у лікуванні партнери з БО “БФ Служба захисту тварин “Шанс”. Разом ми можемо повернути Сєржику шанс на повноцінне життя. Якщо маєш можливість — підтримай його відновлення ❤️

Size
Small
Age
Kitten
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Zaporizhzhia
Living with Syerzhik (Сєржик)
  • Neutered
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Syerzhik (Сєржик) home

What you'll need for Syerzhik (Сєржик) 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 Syerzhik (Сєржик)

What life with Syerzhik (Сєржик) looks like

Syerzhik (Сєржик) is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Happy Paw Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine.

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 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 Syerzhik (Сєржик), answered.

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