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SZIRA

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Kitten · 3 months

Sheila is an exceptionally delicate and charming little kitten. She is still a bit timid and needs a moment to get used to a new person and new surroundings. She is not the type of kitten that jumps right onto your lap - she first needs to feel that she can trust you. Her shyness is, however, incredibly charming. When she feels embarrassed or insecure, she can hide her head under a blanket, as if to say, "Just a moment, okay?" But once she gets attached... it's forever. Sheila needs a patient, calm person who will let her take the first step on her own. In return, she can give a truly special bond. We are looking for a quiet, stable home for Sheila, where it won't be too loud and intense. She needs a place where she can get to know new life at her own pace and gain confidence.

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Szira to wyjątkowo delikatna i urocza koteczka. Jest jeszcze troszkę płochliwa i potrzebuje chwili, aby oswoić się z nową osobą i nowym otoczeniem. Nie jest typem kociaka, który od razu wskoczy na kolana – ona najpierw musi poczuć, że może Ci zaufać. Jej nieśmiałość jest jednak niezwykle urocza. Kiedy coś ją zawstydzi albo poczuje się niepewnie, potrafi schować główkę pod kocyk, jakby chciała powiedzieć: „Jeszcze chwilkę, dobrze?”. Ale kiedy już się przywiąże… to na zawsze. Szira potrzebuje człowieka cierpliwego, spokojnego i takiego, który pozwoli jej samodzielnie zrobić pierwszy krok. W zamian może podarować naprawdę wyjątkową więź. Dla Sziry szukamy spokojnego, stabilnego domu, w którym nie będzie zbyt głośno i intensywnie. Potrzebuje miejsca, w którym będzie mogła w swoim tempie poznawać nowe życie i nabierać pewności siebie.

Size
Age
Kitten · 3 months
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Świdnica
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Bringing SZIRA home

What you'll need for SZIRA 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 SZIRA

What life with SZIRA looks like

SZIRA is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Schronisko Świdnica in Poland.

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 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting SZIRA, answered.

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