How do I contact the shelter about Tessa (Тесса)?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Happy Paw Kyiv handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tessa (Тесса) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Tessa (Тесса) if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Happy Paw Kyiv 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 Tessa (Тесса) 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 Tessa (Тесса) 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 Kyiv early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tessa (Тесса) 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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Tessa (Тесса)

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

She is still very young, only 10 months old. Already behind the bars in an animal shelter. They took her from the war along with others. Quickly. Haphazardly. Put her in a bag and took her away, because otherwise - death. That's how her "childhood" began. Not a mother. Not a warm home. Not a blanket. A cage. Noise. Fear. Strangers' hands. And she is still very good. Still reaches out to people. She herself wants to be held. Presses against and softly purrs, as if asking: "Don't send me back to the cage..." She is incredibly gentle. Touchy. Kind. Perfectly uses the litter box. Already spayed, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms. Convenient. Problem-free. The perfect little cat child. Only she doesn't have a home. She grows up behind the bars. Watches people passing by and life. And every time she hopes that this time it's for her. Then again silence. If she is not taken now - she will just grow up in the animal shelter and fade away from loneliness. And learn not to believe and not expect anything anymore. Please. Save her not from the war - from loneliness and despair. Take the furry kitten child home.

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Вона ще зовсім молоденька, 10 місяців. А вже за гратами в притулку. Її вивезли з війни разом з іншими. Швидко. Нашвидкуруч. Посадили в мішок і повезли, бо інакше — смерть. Так почалося її «дитинство». Не мама. Не теплий дім. Не ковдра. Клітка. Шум. Страх. Чужі руки. І вона досі дуже хороша. Досі тягнеться до людей. Сама проситься на ручки. Прижимається й тихо муркоче, ніби просить: «Не віддавайте мене назад в клітку…» Вона неймовірно ніжна. Тактильна. Ласкава. Ідеально ходить на лоточок. Уже стерилізована, вакцинована, оброблена від блох і глистів. Зручна. Безпроблемна. Ідеальна домашня кото-малявочка. Тільки дому в неї немає. Вона росте за ґратами. Дивиться, як повз проходять люди і життя. І кожного разу сподівається, що це прийшли саме за нею. А потім знову тиша. Якщо її не забрати зараз — вона просто виросте в притулку і зачахне від суму. І навчиться не вірити і не чекати вже нічого. Будь ласка. Врятуйте її не від війни — від самотності і відчаю. Заберіть шерстяну кото-дитину додому.

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇺🇦Ukraine

Shelter

Happy Paw Kyiv

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Tessa (Тесса) is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Happy Paw Kyiv in Ukraine.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tessa (Тесса), answered.

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