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Tenebra

Female · Senior · 13 years

Tenebra is 13 years old. She arrived at the animal shelter in very poor condition - she was neglected and frightened. She is currently in the cat hospital, recovering from a surgical procedure. Tenebra needs time to trust humans, but her curiosity and desire to establish contact are already visible. She does not like veterinary procedures, so she becomes extremely stressed in such situations. This is a cat who is learning trust and love at her own pace. If you are looking for calm company and have patience, Tenebra may steal your heart. We invite you to review the pre-adoption questionnaire and come to the animal shelter with the form already filled out: Before adoption, make sure your home/apartment is safe and properly prepared to welcome a new family member. Attention:

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Tenebra ma 13 lat. Trafiła do Schroniska w bardzo złym stanie - była zaniedbana i wystraszona. Obecnie przebywa w kocim szpitaliku, gdzie dochodzi do siebie po zabiegu chirurgicznym. Tenebra potrzebuje czasu, aby zaufać człowiekowi, ale widać już jej ciekawość i chęć nawiązywania kontaktu. Nie przepada za zabiegami weterynaryjnymi, więc w takich sytuacjach jest wyjątkowo zestresowana. To kotka, która w swoim tempie uczy się zaufania i miłości. Jeśli szukasz spokojnego towarzystwa i masz cierpliwość, Tenebra może skraść Twoje serce. Zapraszamy do zapoznania się z ankietą przedadopcyjną i przyjazd do schroniska z już wypełnioną ankietą: Przed adopcją upewnij się, że Twój dom / mieszkanie jest bezpieczne i odpowiednio przygotowane do przyjęcia nowego członka rodziny. Uwaga: Decydując się na adopcję kota lub rozważając ją, koniecznie weź ze sobą do schroniska transporter lub torbę transportową do przewozu kotów

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Tenebra
  • Spayed
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Tenebra home

What you'll need for Tenebra 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
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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 Tenebra

What life with Tenebra looks like

Tenebra is a small senior cat waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

Note from the shelter: Recovering from surgery, needs time to trust humans, stressed by veterinary procedures

🇵🇱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.

Warsaw, Poland browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tenebra, answered.

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