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Chibi

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

When a little black and white kitten was born in the Emi shelter, he was named Chibi. In Japanese, this means "little," and he was indeed tiny — so small that he fit in the palm of your hand. He grew up in the shelter with his siblings, played, mewed, and learned to trust people from the very first breath. Gradually, everyone else found their homes. Each one had someone who looked just at them and said, "This is my cat." Only Chibi remained waiting. He waited a long time. So long that it started to feel like no one would ever come. Then came his miracle. Chibi finally found a home. When he left in January, it seemed like his real life was finally beginning. His person, his home, his happiness. But this happiness lasted too short. Then one day Chibi was returned. Not because he was a bad cat. Just because he was a kitten — he played too much, explored too boldly, dug up the flowerpots and lived joyfully as a young cat always does. Chibi didn't understand what he did wrong. One day he had a home, the next day he didn't. He came back to the cat shelter, as if there was something wrong with him, even though there wasn't. He had to get used to it again. Find new friends again. Again learn to believe that life could be nice. And he did — he now has new young playmates to run, mew and snuggle with. When you watch him playing with others, you wouldn't believe that a small heart can already be broken once. But now those friends are also leaving for new homes and Chibi is left alone again. This makes him so sad, because he was already left behind last. Already thought he had found his person, and had to come back. The idea that he has to wait alone again while others leave for their homes is simply unfair. Chibi doesn't need pity. He needs a home where they understand that a cat can be a cat. A home where his playfulness isn't seen as a fault. A home from which he will never be sent back again. He has waited so long for someone to choose him. Please don't let him be alone again. If you feel you could be Chibi's real home, please write to the shelter's email address.

ET·Show original

Kui Emi pesakonnas sündis tilluke must-valge kassipoiss, sai ta nimeks Chibi. Jaapani keeles tähendab see “tilluke”, ja seda ta oligi — nii väike, et mahtus peopessa. Ta kasvas turvakodus koos õe ja vendadega, mängis, müras ja õppis inimest usaldama esimesest hingetõmbest peale. Ükshaaval leidsid kõik teised oma kodud. Igaühele tuli keegi, kes vaatas just teda ja ütles: “See on minu kass.” Ainult Chibi jäi ootama. Ta ootas kaua. Nii kaua, et hakkas juba tunduma, et äkki ei tulegi kedagi. Ja siis tuli tema ime. Ka Chibi leidis lõpuks kodu. Kui ta jaanuaris ära läks, tundus, et lõpuks algab tema päris elu. Oma inimene, oma kodu, oma õnn. Aga see õnn kestis liiga vähe. Ja siis ühel päeval Chibi tagastati. Mitte sellepärast, et ta oleks olnud halb kass. Vaid sellepärast, et ta oli kassipoeg — mängis liiga palju, uudistas liiga julgelt, ajas lillepotis mulda laiali ja elas rõõmsalt nagu noor kass ikka. Chibi ei saanud aru, mida ta valesti tegi. Ühel päeval oli tal kodu, järgmisel enam mitte. Ta tuli tagasi kassituppa, justkui oleks olnud midagi valesti temas, kuigi tegelikult polnud. Ta pidi uuesti kohanema. Uuesti leidma sõbrad. Uuesti uskuma, et elu võib olla tore. Ja ta leidiski — tal on nüüd uued noored mängukaaslased, kellega joosta, mürada ja üksteise kaisus magada. Kui vaatad teda teistega mängimas, ei usukski, et üks väike süda võib olla juba korra murtud. Aga nüüd lähevad ka need sõbrad uutesse kodudesse ning Chibi jääb jälle üksinda. See teeb nii haiget, sest ta on juba korra jäänud viimasena maha. Juba korra arvanud, et leidis oma inimese, ja pidanud tagasi tulema. Mõte, et ta peab taas üksi ootama, samal ajal kui teised lahkuvad oma kodudesse, on lihtsalt ebaõiglane. Chibi ei vaja haletsust. Ta vajab kodu, kus mõistetakse, et kass võibki olla kass. Kodu, kus tema mängulisust ei peeta veaks. Kodu, kust teda enam kunagi tagasi ei tooda. Ta on nii kaua oodanud, et keegi valiks just tema. Palun ärme lase tal jälle üksi jääda. Kui tunned, et võiksid olla Chibi päris kodu, siis kirjuta palun turvakodu e-posti aadressile . Tekkis huvi? Täida ankeet ja paku kodu!

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇪🇪Estonia
Shelter
Gabrieli Loomade Elu MTÜ
Living with Chibi
  • Neutered
Cared for by Gabrieli Loomade Elu MTÜ · EstoniaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Chibi home

What you'll need for Chibi 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 Chibi

What life with Chibi looks like

Chibi is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Gabrieli Loomade Elu MTÜ in Estonia.

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 Estonia

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 Chibi, answered.

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