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Vince

Male · Young · 1 year

Vince is a young male cat who was found on a plot of land next to the animal shelter along with his siblings. Although still cautious, day by day it's becoming more evident how his curiosity about the world and desire to explore are growing. With each day, Vince is gaining confidence and making great progress. He still needs time to fully trust a person, but he really wants to build a relationship - best at his own pace, without pressure. The best way to his heart are treats and playtime, which he loves and which help him overcome his shyness. We believe that in a home with a consistent, patient caregiver, Vince will feel safe faster than in shelter conditions. This is a male cat who, with appropriate support, has huge potential to open up beautifully. Vince gets along well with other cats. He is an ideal candidate for adoption, especially into a home with a gentle, calm cat who likes people - by observing the feline resident, Vince could learn closeness and gain a sense of security from it. Vince is a male cat who needs a patient and understanding caregiver who will help him feel safe and love him for his unique personality. If you have a lot of patience and heart to offer, Vince can be a perfect companion who will fully open up to you once he feels ready. Come meet him and give him a chance for a happy life! Before adoption, we recommend getting to know the pre-adoption questionnaire and coming to the animal shelter with the form already filled out: Note: If you decide to adopt a cat or are considering it, be sure to bring a cat transporter or a transport bag to the animal shelter. Before adoption, make sure your home/apartment is safe and properly prepared to welcome a new family member. Remember to secure windows and balconies.

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Vince to młody kocurek, który został znaleziony na działkach obok Schroniska wraz ze swoim rodzeństwem. Choć wciąż bywa ostrożny, z dnia na dzień coraz wyraźniej widać, jak rośnie jego ciekawość świata i chęć do poznawania otoczenia. Z każdym dniem Vince nabiera odwagi i robi coraz większe postępy. Nadal potrzebuje czasu, by w pełni zaufać człowiekowi, ale bardzo chce nawiązać relację – najlepiej we własnym tempie, bez presji. Najlepszą drogą do jego serca są smaczki i wspólna zabawa, które uwielbia i które pomagają mu przełamywać nieśmiałość. Wierzymy, że w domu ze stałym, cierpliwym opiekunem Vince szybciej poczuje się bezpiecznie niż w schroniskowych warunkach. To kocurek, który przy odpowiednim wsparciu ma ogromny potencjał, by pięknie się otworzyć. Vince świetnie odnajduje się w towarzystwie innych kotów. Jest idealnym kandydatem na dokocenie, szczególnie do domu z łagodnym, spokojnym kotem, który lubi ludzi – obserwując kociego rezydenta, Vince mógłby uczyć się bliskości i czerpać z niej poczucie bezpieczeństwa. Vince to kocurek, który potrzebuje cierpliwego i wyrozumiałego opiekuna, który pomoże mu poczuć się bezpiecznie i pokocha go za jego unikalny charakter. Jeśli masz dużo cierpliwości i serca do ofiarowania, Vince może być doskonałym towarzyszem, który w pełni otworzy się na Ciebie, gdy tylko poczuje się gotowy. Przyjdź, poznaj go i daj mu szansę na szczęśliwe życie! Przed adopcją sugerujemy zapoznanie się z kwestionariuszem przedadopcyjnym i przyjazd do schroniska z już wypełnioną ankietą: Uwaga: Decydując się na adopcję kota lub rozważając ją, koniecznie weź ze sobą do schroniska transporter lub torbę transportową do przewozu kotów. Przed adopcją upewnij się, że Twój dom / mieszkanie jest bezpieczne i odpowiednio przygotowane do przyjęcia nowego członka rodziny. Pamiętaj, żeby zabezpieczyć okna i balkon.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇵🇱Warsaw
Shelter
Schronisko Na Paluchu
Living with Vince
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Vince home

What you'll need for Vince 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 Vince

What life with Vince looks like

Vince is a small young adult cat waiting at Schronisko Na Paluchu in Warsaw.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs patient owner, benefits from presence of calm resident cat

🇵🇱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 Vince, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Vince?
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 Vince on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Vince 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 Vince 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 Vince 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 Vince 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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