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Zefir (Зефір)

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Zephyr has a tired look and sad eyes. This happens when you are brought from the war, where life hung by a thread and you had to survive. Over time, he will recover and rest. And he will become the best cat in the world. He was taken from the war zone. There, they just left him in the cold. The small kitten ran after the soldiers, looked into their eyes, asked for help. That is how he was saved. Now he is in an animal shelter in Kyiv. But for a gentle, home-loving cat, a cage is not life. The boy is 1 year old, neutered, vaccinated, uses a litter box. Very smart, gentle, and seeks people. He really needs a family. Please give him a home.

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У Зефіра змучений вигляд і сумні очі. Так буває, коли тебе привезли з війни, де життя висіло на волосинці і треба було виживати. З часом він відмиється і відіспиться. І стане найкращим котиком у світі. Його вивезли із зони бойових дій. Там його просто залишили на морозі. Малий бігав за військовими, заглядав в очі, просив допомоги. Так він і врятувався. Зараз він у притулку в Києві. Але для домашнього, ніжного котика клітка — це не життя. Хлопчик 1 рік, кастрований, вакцинований, ходить на лоточок. Дуже розумний, ніжний і тягнеться до людей. Йому дуже потрібна родина. Будь ласка, подаруйте йому дім.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kyiv
Living with Zefir (Зефір)
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Zefir (Зефір) home

What you'll need for Zefir (Зефір) 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 Zefir (Зефір)

What life with Zefir (Зефір) looks like

Zefir (Зефір) 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.

🇺🇦Adopting from Ukraine

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Zefir (Зефір), answered.

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