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Gilbert

Mixed Breed · Male

Unfortunately, Gilbert's body gave in to the tumor. Thanks to a very kind foster home, he at least got to enjoy a warm and loving home, and was cared for and looked after during his last days. - BE DUMB, BUT BE SMART, AS THE PROVERB SAYS, OR HOW CURIE Gilbert BECAME GILBERT. It seems that Gilbert has also understood this proverb. If he was so silly as to be lured into a trap with an empty stomach, now he wants to get out of there after 4 months of sitting, no matter the cost. He was caught between the buildings on Tiigi street, where he was howling from hunger. It's incomprehensible how an unspayed adult male cat ended up there, and no one showed any interest in him. He had never been seen there before. And it had been a long time since someone had seen the fox and the badger around the street. Whatever the case, initially Gilbert demanded to leave the cage very angrily, as if not believing that he was in the shelter and couldn't get out somehow. He vented his disappointment and anger on everyone, which is why he was called Kuri Gilbert. But apparently time has given him a chance to think, and he probably realized that no one takes a bad cat to the foster home, let alone a permanent home. And Gilbert decided to become Gilbert and our volunteer friend. So whenever someone comes to the cage, Gilbert starts wagging his tail, wants to be petted and tries to purr. The more days go by, the better Gilbert is. Would there be a foster home that would give him the opportunity to prove in freedom outside the cage how good Gilbert really is and how nice a companion he can be.

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Paraku Gilberti elu näinud kehake andis kasvajale alla. Tänu üliarmsale hoiukodule sai ta vähemalt nautida sooja ja armastavat kodu, sai olla oma viimased elupäevad hoitult ja hoolitsetult. — OLE LOLL, AGA OLE KAVAL, NAGU RAHVATARKUS ÜTLEB ehk kuidas Kuri Gilbert Heaks Gilbertiks hakkas. Tundub, et Gilbert on sellest rahvatarkusest ka aru saanud. Kui ta oli nii rumal, et laskis tühjal kõhul ennast meelitada püüdmislõksu, siis nüüd ta tahab sealt peale 4kuud istumist välja saada iga hinna eest. Kinni püüti ta Tiigi tänava korrusmajade vahelt, kus ta näljast karjus. Kust sinna sattus kastreerimata täiskasvanud isane kass, kelle vastu keegi huvi pole tundnud, on arusaamatu. Varem kunagi pole teda seal nähtud. Ja tänaval olnud juba kauemat aega, kui vaadata kasukat ja kakelusearme. Olgu sellega kuidas on, aga algul nõudis Gilbert puurist välja saamist väga raevukalt, ta nagu poleks uskuda suutnud, et ta kinniruumis on ja ei pääse kuidagi vabadusse. valas oma pettumust ja raevu kõikide peale välja, mistõttu teda kutsuti Kuri Gilbert. Aga eks aega ole ka järele mõelda olnud ja ilmselt on ta aru saanud, et kurja kassi ei võta keegi hoiukodusse, ammugi päriskoju. Ja Gilbert otsustas hakata Heaks Gilbertiks ja meie vabatahtlike sõbraks. Nii kui keegi tuleb puuri juurde, siis hakkab Gilbert peaga puksima, tahab silitamist ja katsub nurrugi lasta. Mida päev edasi, seda parem Gilbert on. Kas leiduks hoiukodu, kes annaks talle võimaluse puurist väljas vabaduses tõestada, kui hea Gilbert ta tegelikult on ja kui tore seltsiline ta olla võib.

Size
Age
Location
🇪🇪Tartu
Shelter
MTÜ Tartu Kassikaitse
Living with Gilbert
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by MTÜ Tartu Kassikaitse · TartuLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gilbert home

What you'll need for Gilbert 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 Gilbert

What life with Gilbert looks like

Gilbert is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at MTÜ Tartu Kassikaitse in Tartu.

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.

Tartu, Estonia browse more cats in Estonia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gilbert, answered.

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