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Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Tekla is a white and brown kitten who has been waiting at the animal shelter for two years to find her home. She is a delicate soul whose fate did not teach her easy trust in people. New people slightly overwhelm her, so she needs a calm, patient caregiver who will allow her to open up at her own pace. Tekla is not a cat that immediately jumps into your arms — rather, she is the one who first observes from a safe distance. But when she gets time, silence, and a sense of security, she can show her gentle nature. She has been spayed and gets along well with other cats, which she tolerates without any problem. She will best thrive in a quiet home, without excessive stimuli, where someone will respect her boundaries and give her space to be herself. Tekla doesn't need much — just a chance and someone who will see more in her than a shy kitten from the animal shelter.

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Tekla to biało-bura kotka, która od dwóch lat czeka w schronisku na swój dom. To delikatna dusza, której los nie nauczył łatwego zaufania do ludzi. Nowe osoby trochę ją onieśmielają, dlatego potrzebuje spokojnego, cierpliwego opiekuna, który pozwoli jej otwierać się we własnym tempie. Tekla nie jest kotem „od razu na kolana” — to raczej ta, która najpierw obserwuje z bezpiecznej odległości. Ale gdy dostanie czas, ciszę i poczucie bezpieczeństwa, potrafi pokazać swoją łagodną naturę. Została wysterylizowana i dobrze odnajduje się w towarzystwie innych kotów, które toleruje bez problemu. Najlepiej odnajdzie się w spokojnym domu, bez nadmiaru bodźców, gdzie ktoś uszanuje jej granice i da jej przestrzeń do bycia sobą. Tekla nie potrzebuje wiele — tylko szansy i kogoś, kto zobaczy w niej coś więcej niż nieśmiałą kotkę ze schroniska.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
OTOZ Animals — Schronisko w Starogardzie Gdańskim
Living with Tekla
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Bringing Tekla home

What you'll need for Tekla 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 Tekla

What life with Tekla looks like

Tekla is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at OTOZ Animals — Schronisko w Starogardzie Gdańskim 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. OTOZ Animals — Schronisko w Starogardzie Gdańskim 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 — OTOZ Animals — Schronisko w Starogardzie Gdańskim 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 OTOZ Animals — Schronisko w Starogardzie Gdańskim 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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