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Zelda

Female · Senior · 13 years

Zelda is a beautiful, older cat who is currently struggling with anxiety and stress related to being in the animal shelter. At first glance, she is withdrawn and cautious, but she does not show aggression – she needs a calm environment where she can feel safe. We are looking for a home full of patience and kindness for Zeldy, where she will gradually discover the joy of contact with people and feel that she has finally found her place in the world. Please take a look at the pre-adoption questionnaire and come to the animal shelter with the completed questionnaire: Before adoption, make sure your home/apartment is safe and properly prepared for welcoming a new family member. Warning: If you decide to adopt a cat or are considering it, be sure to bring a carrier or transport bag for cats to the animal shelter.

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Zelda to piękna, starsza koteczka, która obecnie zmaga się z niepokojem i stresem związanym z pobytem w schronisku. Na pierwszy rzut oka jest wycofana i ostrożna, ale nie wykazuje agresji – potrzebuje spokojnego otoczenia, w którym będzie mogła poczuć się bezpiecznie. Szukamy dla Zeldy domu pełnego cierpliwości i czułości, w którym stopniowo odkryje radość kontaktu z człowiekiem i poczuje, że wreszcie znalazła swoje miejsce na świecie. 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 Zelda
  • Spayed
  • Has special needs
Cared for by Schronisko Na Paluchu · Warsaw

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Zelda home

What you'll need for Zelda 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 Zelda

What life with Zelda looks like

Zelda 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: High anxiety and stress from shelter environment, needs very patient and calm home

🇵🇱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 Zelda, answered.

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