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Hamsun

Mixed Breed · Male

Ham-Sun is a calm, cuddly, and social boy cat looking for a cat-savvy family, either with calm children or without. He prefers to be the only pet in the family and wants good and safe outdoor opportunities. I'm a great gentleman who's been in a neighborhood all winter, and although "finders" didn't feed me, I found food elsewhere, because I wasn't very thin. My owners were wanted, but no one came forward. I prefer a quiet and relaxed life. I love to lie in a warm place. You'll find me in the sun, both indoors and outdoors. It's also nice to lie on your lap, because then I get warm from below and cuddles from above. Yes, because I love cuddles. Cuddles are good all over the body, even on the belly. I can also be lifted, but I don't think it's very exciting, so I want to get down again quickly. I like to jump up into your bed, and if I see you start to wake up, I come over to rub my head against your face. I'm not very playful, but I can run a bit after small balls or other small things you throw or roll across the floor. I never beg for play and get bored quickly with fishing games, but if you dare, I think it can be a bit fun to hunt for hands. Apart from that, I'm a very careful cat who rarely bites or scratches while we play. I'm very social and outgoing, and you can often hear me meowing to say hello. I like to push my head into your hand for cuddles when I see you. If you have visitors, I appreciate it if the guests sit down at my height, so they don't look so big and scary.

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Hamsun er en rolig, kosete og sosial guttekatt som ser etter en kattevant familie, enten med rolige barn eller uten barn. Han vil helst være eneste dyret i familien, og han ønsker seg gode og trygge utemuligheter. Jeg er en flott herremann som har holdt meg i et nabolag gjennom vinteren, og selv om «finner» ikke har matet meg, har jeg funnet mat andre steder, for jeg var ikke veldig tynn. Eierne mine ble etterlyst, men ingen meldte seg. Jeg foretrekker et rolig og bedagelig liv. Jeg synes det aller beste er å ligge et varmt sted. Du finner meg i solen, både inne og ute. Det er også deilig å ligge på fanget ditt, for da får jeg varme nedenfra og kos ovenfra. Ja, for jeg elsker jo selvfølgelig kos. Kos er godt over hele kroppen, til og med på magen. Jeg kan også løftes, men synes ikke det er så veldig stas, så jeg vil fort ned igjen. Jeg hopper gjerne opp i sengen din, og hvis jeg ser du begynner å våkne, kommer jeg bort for å gni hodet mitt mot ansiktet ditt. Jeg er ikke veldig leken, men kan løpe litt etter små baller eller andre små ting du kaster eller triller bortover gulvet. Jeg maser aldri etter lek og blir fort lei av fiskestangleker, men hvis du tør, så synes jeg det kan være litt gøy å jakte på hender. Utenom dette er jeg en veldig forsiktig pus som meget sjelden biter eller klorer mens vi leker. Jeg er veldig sosial og kontaktsøkende, og du kan ofte høre meg mjaue for å si hei. Jeg dytter gjerne hodet mitt opp i hånden din for kos når jeg ser deg. Hvis du får besøk, setter jeg pris på om gjestene setter seg litt ned på min høyde, slik at de ikke fremstår så store og skumle.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇳🇴Oslo
Shelter
Dyrebeskyttelsen Oslo
Living with Hamsun
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dyrebeskyttelsen Oslo · OsloLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Hamsun home

What you'll need for Hamsun 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 Hamsun

What life with Hamsun looks like

Hamsun is a large adult mixed breed cat waiting at Dyrebeskyttelsen Oslo in Oslo.

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 Norway

Norwegian rescues require thorough background checks. Animals leave with a Nordic pet passport and full vetting. Norway is outside the EU so import rules differ slightly — TRACES applies.

Oslo, Norway browse more cats in Norway.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hamsun, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Hamsun?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dyrebeskyttelsen Oslo handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Hamsun on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Hamsun if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dyrebeskyttelsen Oslo 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 Hamsun 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 Hamsun 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 Dyrebeskyttelsen Oslo early rather than rehoming privately; they know Hamsun 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 (NO). 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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