Happy Paw Poltava
Ukraine · 242 animals available
Animals at this shelter
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How to adopt from Happy Paw Poltava
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Find a match
Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.
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Get in touch
Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.
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Application
Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.
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Meet & greet
Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.
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Home check
Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.
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Adoption day
Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.
Process and fees vary by shelter — contact Happy Paw Poltava directly for specifics.
About
About Happy Paw Poltava
Happy Paw Poltava is a cat shelter based Ukraine. There are currently 24 cats listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Mixed Breed.
The animals currently listed at Happy Paw Poltava range in age from about 1 to 5 years old. Most are small.
Adoption process
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.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Happy Paw Poltava directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.
For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Ukraine, see our Ukraine import guide.
At a glance
Breeds currently at Happy Paw Poltava
Nearby
Other shelters in Ukraine
Happy Paw Poltava is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Ukraine. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- Animals City Kharkiv — Kharkiv (86 animals)
- Cats for Adoption Kyiv (35 animals)
- CF Kyiv Tails (1 animal)
- Dobri Ruky — Kyiv (569 animals)
- Happy Paw Cherkasy Oblast (87 animals)
- Happy Paw Chernihiv Oblast (16 animals)
- Happy Paw Chernivtsi Oblast (19 animals)
- Happy Paw Dnipro (586 animals)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Happy Paw Poltava located?
Happy Paw Poltava is Ukraine.
How many animals does Happy Paw Poltava have available for adoption?
Happy Paw Poltava currently has 242 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 24 cats. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Happy Paw Poltava?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Happy Paw Poltava directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Happy Paw Poltava handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. 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.
Can I adopt from Happy Paw Poltava if I live in another country?
Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Happy Paw Poltava typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.
Is Happy Paw Poltava a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Happy Paw Poltava is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.
What is the adoption fee at Happy Paw Poltava?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Happy Paw Poltava directly. Typical fees in Ukraine cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Happy Paw Poltava via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.