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Velaya

Female · Senior · 20 years

Velaya - a female cat found on Warszawska Street. She uses a litter box. When adopting a kitten, please keep in mind that, contrary to popular belief, raising such a young animal is not at all easy. We do not recommend adopting kittens to homes with young children. Kittens are still learning how strong their claws and teeth can be, which often results in scratches and cuts. This is the most common reason for returns from adoption. With such young animals, you must be prepared to teach them everything from scratch. Kittens are extremely energetic and can destroy furniture, curtains, etc. You must remember that a cat can live for up to 20 years, so when adopting a kitten, you must be prepared to be responsible for it for a very long time. Kittens usually instinctively use a litter box, but you must remember that there may be cases when you will have to work on litter training. Remember that kittens are at the highest risk group due to their lack of full vaccinations - they can get sick, and the disease may initially be asymptomatic. ul. Ściegiennego 20325-116 Kielce This site uses cookies in accordance with your browser's settings. Read more

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Velaya - kotka znaleziona na ul. Warszawskiej. Korzysta z kuwetki. Adoptując kocię, musisz pamiętać, że wbrew powszechnie panującemu przekonaniu, wychowanie tak małego zwierzaka, nie jest wcale najłatwiejsze. Nie polecamy adopcji kociąt do domu, w którym są małe dzieci. Kociaki dopiero uczą się z jaką siłą można używać pazurków i ząbków, co często powoduje zadrapania i ranki. Jest to najczęstszą przyczyną zwrotów z adopcji. W przypadku tak młodych zwierząt należy być przygotowanym na naukę wszystkiego od podstaw. Kocięta są nadzwyczaj energiczne, mogą niszczyć meble, firanki itp. Trzeba pamiętać, że kot może żyć nawet około 20 lat, biorąc kociaka musisz być przygotowany, że będziesz za niego odpowiedzialny/a przez bardzo długi czas. Kocięta zazwyczaj instynktownie korzystają z kuwety, ale należy pamiętać, że mogą zdarzyć się przypadki, gdy będzie trzeba popracować nad nauką kuwetkowania. Pamiętaj, że kocięta z racji braku pełnych szczepień są najwyższą grupą ryzyka - mogą się rozchorować, choroba początkowo może być bezobjawowa. ul. Ściegiennego 20325-116 Kielce Ta strona używa cookiezgodnie z ustawieniamiTwojej przeglądarki.Czytaj więcej

Size
Age
Senior · 20 years
Location
🇵🇱Kielce
Shelter
Schronisko Kielce
Living with Velaya
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Schronisko Kielce · Kielce

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Velaya home

What you'll need for Velaya 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 Velaya

What life with Velaya looks like

Velaya is a senior cat waiting at Schronisko Kielce in Kielce.

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.

🇵🇱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.

Kielce, Poland browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Velaya, answered.

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