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Zhorik (Жорік)

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

War and frost have left their mark on his eyes... but they did not take his faith in people. This little cat has gone through what no one should endure. Explosions, the street, cold, terrible frosts — all of this has left its mark on his eyes, they are not like everyone else's. But that is enough for him to see his Person. Also, to eat on his own, go properly to the litter box, and of course, play. However, his heart remains amazingly beautiful and completely clean. He is an incredible kind, very good, gentle, and grateful cat. Despite everything he has been through, he hasn't become bitter, he hasn't stopped trusting people, instead, he is drawn to warmth, to hands, to love. The most painful thing is to watch such a cat forced to live in a cage. For him, it is not life — it is waiting. Day after day looking through the bars and hoping that someone will finally see in him not "an eye problem," but a living soul that so desperately wants to go home. He does not want to spend his whole life in a small space, without his person, without the warmth of a sofa, without the love he is ready to give every day. Give him a chance for a real life. Don't let war and cold take away his dream of a home. Maybe it is your heart that will see the most beautiful cat in the world in him.

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Війна і морози залишили слід на його очах… але не забрали в нього віру в людину Цей котик пережив те, чого не мав переживати ніхто. Вибухи, вулиця, холод, страшні морози — усе це залишило свій слід на його очах, вони не такі, як у всіх. Але цього йому достатньо, щоб побачити Свою Людину. А також, щоб самостійно їсти, справно ходити на лоточок і звичайно же гратися. Але ідеально красивим і кришатьно чистим залишилось його серце. Він неймовірно добрий, дуже хороший, ніжний і вдячний котик. Попри все пережите, він не озлобився, не перестав довіряти людям, а навпаки — тягнеться до тепла, до рук, до любові. Найболючіше дивитися, як такий котик змушений жити в клітці. Для нього це не життя — це очікування. День за днем дивитися крізь прути і сподіватися, що хтось нарешті побачить у ньому не «проблему з очима», а живу душу, яка так хоче додому. Він дуже не хоче провести все своє життя в маленькому просторі, без своєї людини, без тепла дивану, без любові, яку готовий віддавати щодня. Подаруйте йому шанс на справжнє життя. Не дайте війні та холоду забрати в нього ще й мрію про дім. Можливо, саме ваше серце побачить у ньому найкрасивішого котика у світі.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇺🇦Ukraine
Shelter
Happy Paw Kyiv
Living with Zhorik (Жорік)
  • Neutered
Cared for by Happy Paw Kyiv · UkraineLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Zhorik (Жорік) home

What you'll need for Zhorik (Жорік) in week one.

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  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 Zhorik (Жорік)

What life with Zhorik (Жорік) looks like

Zhorik (Жорік) 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 Zhorik (Жорік), answered.

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