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Adopt Esmeralda

Scottish Fold · Female

Like a typical young cat, Esmeralda is full of energy. Esmeralda enjoys playing and, as an adventurous type, would happily explore the world outside her room. This nice and lively little girl is always on the go. At HESY, Esmeralda has become friends with her roommate Odelma, and is primarily looking for a home together with her. Alternatively, a home where there is already a social cat without a companion. We ask applicants to familiarize themselves with the Scottish Fold breed before filling out the application. The folded ears of a Fold cat are the result of a genetic mutation that also causes the cat to have skeletal and joint problems, arthritis, and increasing pain. In Finland, Scottish Fold cats are not accepted into the Finnish Cat Association's register.

Read original (fi)

Tyypilliseen nuoren kissan tapaan Esmeraldalta ei vauhtia puutu. Esmeralda intoutuu mielellään leikkiin ja seikkailunhaluisena tyyppinä lähtisi mieluusti myös tutkimaan huoneensa ulkopuolista maailmaa. Tämä kiltti ja reipas tyttönen on aina menossa mukana. HESYllä Esmeralda on tullut juttuun huonekaverinsa Odelman kanssa, ja etsii ensisijaisesti kotia yhdessä tämän kanssa. Vaihtoehtoisesti kotiin, jossa on jo sosiaalinen kissa vailla kaveria. Pyydämme hakijoita perehtymään scottish fold -rotuun ennen hakemuksen täyttämistä. Fold-kissan luppakorvat ovat seurausta geenimutaatiosta, joka aiheuttaa kissalle myös luusto- ja rusto-oireita, nivelrikkoa ja lisääntyviä kipuja. Suomessa scottish fold -kissoja ei hyväksytä Suomen Kissaliitto ry:n rekisteriin.

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
HESY
Living with Esmeralda
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by HESY · HelsinkiLearn about Scottish Fold

Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Esmeralda home

What you'll need for Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda

What life with Esmeralda looks like

Esmeralda is a adult scottish fold cat waiting at HESY in Helsinki.

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 Finland

Finnish shelters require a home visit and an adoption contract. Animals are vetted; the EU pet passport covers cross-border travel within the bloc.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Esmeralda, answered.

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