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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

CETUS is a gray male cat born around 2019. He came to the Cat Shelter together with many other cats, including Capella, Navi, and Canopus, from an uncontrolled breeding situation at a stable in Vagnhärad where they were not taken care of. He got a home in November 2022 but came back to the shelter in May 2026 when the other cats in his home were hostile towards him. Cetus or Laban, as I have chosen to call him, came to the Cat Shelter together with his large, gray relative from a farm where they were not taken care of. The first time I met him, it was difficult to distinguish him among the 20 or so exact same slender, gray, and green-eyed family members he shared a section with. But upon closer inspection, he stood out from the rest—his one ear has been flattened by something and is permanently deformed. I affectionately call him "Laban Skrynkelöra." This is a little guy who has received far too little of what a cat should have in life—love, food, security, and care. At first, when presented with food or stroked, it seemed as though he couldn’t believe that anyone truly wanted him, his entire facial expression showing the insecure question: "Really? For me?!" When he finally understood that it was for him, he became overjoyed. Laban is the opposite of 'detached.' After becoming more secure with his foster family, it seems as though he has no upper limit to how long he can go— he can keep going as long as he wants. However, it is not recommended to try to lift him! Then the old fear comes back, and with it, the claws. I would so much like for Laban to be given a home where he will be a priority. Not forever overlooked, or content with the scraps of life he has received so far. The one who adopts him will, over time, receive an incredibly loyal and trusting cat whose gratitude is evident. A bonus perk: SOL! Laban is a sun worshiper without equal! Unfortunately, I live with all the windows and balcony facing north, but as soon as there is the slightest bit of sunlight anywhere, he has done everything to get to it! If a new home or mate has a window with sun, I know he would be OVERLYCKLIG.

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CETUS är en grå hankatt född ca 2019. Han kom till Katthemmet tillsammans med många andra katter, bland andra Capella, Navi och Canopus, från ett stall i Vagnhärad där de förökat sig okontrollerat och inte tagits om hand. Han fick ett hem i November 2022 men kom i retur Maj 2026 då dom andra katterna i hemmet var elaka emot honom. Cetus eller Laban som jag valt att kalla honom kom till katthemmet tillsammans med sin stora, gråa släkt från en bondgård där de inte tagits om hand. Första gången jag skulle träffa honom var det svårt att urskilja honom bland det 20-tal exakt likadana slanka, grå och grönögda familjemedlemmar han delade avdelning med. Men vid närmande betraktande särskiljde han sig från de andra - hans ena öronspets har råkat ut för något och är permanent vikt. Jag brukar kärleksfullt kalla honom för ”Laban Skrynkelöra”. Detta är en liten kille som fått alldeles för lite av allt vad en katt ska ha i livet - kärlek, mat, trygghet, omvårdnad. I början när man ställde fram mat eller strök honom över pälsen så var det som om han inte kunde ta in att någon ville honom väl, hela hans ansiktsuttryck visade den osäkra frågan: ”Verkligen? Till mig?!”. När han väl förstått att det var till honom blev han överlycklig. Vadän motsatsordet till ’bortskämd’ är så beskriver det Laban. Efter att han väl blivit trygg med gos ock kel är det som att han inte har något övre tak där han tycker att det räcker - han kan hålla på precis hur länge som helst. Dock rekommenderas inte att försöka lyfta honom! Då kommer den gamla rädslan och därmed klorna. Jag vill så gärna att Laban ska få komma till någon där han får bli prioriterad.. Inte evigt bortvald, eller få nöja sig med smulorna livet hittills har gett honom. Den som adopterar honom kommer, med tiden, att få en otroligt lojal och tillgiven katt vars tacksamhet är påtaglig. Ett bonusömskemål: SOL! Laban är en soldyrkre utan like! Tyvärr bor jag med alla fönster + balkong åt norr, men så fort det funnits minsta lilla solstrimma någonstans har han gjort allt för att ta sig dit! Om nya husse eller matte har ett fönster med sol så vet jag att han skulle bli ÖVERLYCKLIG.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇸🇪Stockholms Katthem
Shelter
Stockholms Katthem
Living with Cetus
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Cetus home

What you'll need for Cetus 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
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    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 Cetus

What life with Cetus looks like

Cetus is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Stockholms Katthem in Stockholms Katthem.

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 Sweden

Swedish shelters require an adoption application and home visit. Animals are chipped, vaccinated, and sterilized. Cross-border placements within the EU use the standard pet passport.

Stockholms Katthem, Sweden browse more cats in Sweden.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cetus, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Cetus?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Stockholms Katthem handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Cetus on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Cetus if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Stockholms Katthem 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 Cetus 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 Cetus 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 Stockholms Katthem early rather than rehoming privately; they know Cetus 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 (SV). 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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