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Iitu

Female · Adult · 9 years

Iitu is already somewhat of an older cat. Iitu appreciates that there is fengshui in place at home, and that not much happens in the world. The calmer the environment, the better! A bit of mischief is also allowed - as long as it is done on her terms.

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Iitu on jo hieman varttuneempaan ikään ehtinyt neitonen. Iitu arvostaa sitä, että kotona on fengshuit kohdillaan, eikä maailmassa tapahdu juurikaan muutoksia. Mitä rauhallisempi meininki, sen parempi! Iitua saa myös helliä – kunhan se vain tehdään hänen ehdoillaan.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
HESY
Living with Iitu
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Has special needs
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Cared for by HESY · Helsinki
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Iitu home

What you'll need for Iitu in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Iitu

What life with Iitu looks like

Iitu is a medium-sized adult 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.

Note from the shelter: Needs stable environment with minimal changes, prefers quiet household

🇫🇮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.

Helsinki, Finland — browse more cats in Finland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Iitu, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Iitu?
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 Iitu on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Iitu 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 Iitu 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 Iitu 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 Iitu 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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