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Tekla is such a cat that she needs a loving and patient person. Our journey to bonding took a bit longer – Tekla went from a cat who sat under the bed for two weeks and was afraid to come out, to a cat who won't let me put on my socks in the morning unless she gets a bit of petting first. Tekla is also a cat who constantly raises the bar by being a cat. It's a type of cat who mews when lying next to you, because "Hey, there's a human next to me, human, take a hand out, give me a bit of petting." Tekla is also very talkative. We often have long discussions that turn into arguments – I try to explain to her that she can't have more treats today, but she stubbornly insists that she should because she's a small cat and, anyway, the fact that she's such a delicate little thing should end the conversation and JUST GIVE ME THE CRINKLY TREATS. Tekla likes to play with a fishing rod, chase chestnuts, and she also uses scratching posts, especially cardboard ones. Tekla is also, on the other hand, a difficult cat: she can gently but firmly tap with her paw to say, "HUMAN, YOU ARE PETTING ME FROM THE WRONG ANGLE." This is a cat who is afraid of new situations, and can be easily scared by something (she then retreats to her safe hideaway and observes the events unfolding). Tekla loves being petted, but everything must happen on her terms, or she will PAC with her paw. Tekla is a cat who already lived a sad life on garden plots – now she is waiting for a home until the end of her days.

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Tekla to taki kot co to potrzebuje kochającej i cierpliwej osoby. Nasza droga do zakumplowania się trochę trwała – Tekla przeszła etap od kota który siedział dwa tygodnie pod łóżkiem i bał się wyjść, do kota który rano nie da mi założyć skarpetek bo najpierw trzeba pogłaskać kotka.. Tekla to też kot który co rusz wbija kolejny level bycia kotem. To typ kota który mruczy jak sobie leży obok, bo „Hej, jest człowiek obok, człowiek, weź ręke dej, weź trochę pogłaskaj”. Tekla jest też gadatliwa. Bardzo gadatliwa. Czasem toczymy długie dyskusje które przeradzają się w kłótnie – ja jej tłumacze że nie może dziś dostać więcej smaczków a ona zaciekle idzie w zaparte, że owszem, może dostać więcej smaczków bo jest drobnym kotkiem i w ogóle to już sam fakt, że jest takim filigranowym pyszczkiem powinien kończyć rozmowę i STARA DAWAJ TE CHRUPKI. Tekla lubi bawić się wędką, ganiać za kasztanami, bezbłędnie korzysta też z drapaków, zwłaszcza kartonowych. Tekla to też z drugiej strony trudny kot: potrafi delikatnie ale stanowczo pacając łapką dać znać, że „CZŁOWIEK, POD ZŁYM KĄTEM MNIE GŁASZCZESZ”. To kot który boi się nowych sytuacji, łatwo ją czymś wystraszyć (ucieka wtedy do swojej bezpiecznej kryjówki i obserwuje rozwój wydarzeń). Tekla uwielbia głaskanie, ale wszystko musi odbywać się na jej zasadach, bo inaczej jest PAC łapką. Tekla to kot który swój smutny żywot na ogródkach działkowych już przeżył – teraz czeka na dom do końca swoich dni.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Trzymaj Się Kocie
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Bringing Tekla home

What you'll need for Tekla 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
    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 Tekla

What life with Tekla looks like

Tekla is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Trzymaj Się Kocie in Poland.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tekla, answered.

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