KITTEN SAFE HOUSE
Have you found an injured, sick, and/or abandoned cat?
Caring for cats in public spaces is a legal obligation of the local government.
If you notice a cat in danger, first try to move it to a safe place. If you cannot help on your own, contact the municipal inspector – they will reach out to the Veterinary Station and sanitation workers, who are obligated to intervene.
Please keep in mind that city funds for cat treatment are limited, and unfortunately, treated cats are often returned to the location where they were found.
Therefore, if you can and want to help, please provide the cat with basic care:
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If possible, shelter it in a quiet place in your home or apartment.
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A cardboard box with a blanket in a protected area (like a garage) can also serve as a temporary shelter.
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Provide food (except milk), water, and a litter box if needed.
If you need assistance, we are happy to lend blankets, bowls, litter boxes, and/or a carrier.
If you cannot keep the cat, try to find it a home — sharing its story on social media often makes a difference!
"Next to creating a life, the finest thing a man can do is save one."
- Abraham Lincoln
A stray cat has come to my building/house – what should I do?
Spaying and neutering free-roaming cats is essential for their protection and population control (The importance of spaying and neutering).
It is a legal obligation of local authorities to care for cats living in public areas. The first step is always the same – contact your local municipal officer, who will notify the Veterinary Station and animal control services. They are responsible for arranging the procedure and returning the cat to the location where it was found.
After sterilization/neutering, cats need time to recover. Just like in the previous section, we kindly ask you to provide them with basic conditions during this period: a sheltered sleeping area, food, water, and a litter box.
Male cats can usually be released the next day, while females require about 10 days of recovery and supervision to avoid complications with stitches. After that, stitches are removed, and the cat can return to her familiar surroundings.
When to Contact an Animal Shelter
Since our shelter is constantly full with severely ill cats requiring continuous care, we unfortunately can’t respond to every report—no matter how much we wish we could. That’s why your support and cooperation mean the world to us.
We’re here for you - with advice, equipment, and help with trapping cats. But for everything else—we count on you.
Our motto is: “If we can do it, so can you.”
And the truth is - you can often do even more!
If you want to help - you can. All it takes is a small corner in a bathroom or room, with a blanket, some food, water, and a litter box. Even temporary help can mean the difference between life and death.
Saving a life is the most meaningful thing you can do for another being. And don’t worry - cats never forget kindness. 🐾