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Ikela

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

KARVAPALL IKELA WANTS TO GO BACK HOME!!! If we are to tell the whole story from the beginning, this adorable, green-eyed, then about 2-year-old kitten was found at Pesaleidja cat shelter in Jõelähtme in February 2023. The kitten found a home, but unfortunately, due to a move, after 2 years of being in a home, the kitten came back to our animal shelter...... After a couple of months in foster care, Ikela has been with the foster family since 27.01.2026. Ikela is an adorable tabby with a soft fur, whose heart slowly opens — but when it does, it really does. He purrs with all his might (even when the alarm clock rings in the morning) and his soft fur is worth earning trust. The way into his heart is through treats — especially Churu pastes. With these, he gradually allows petting. Ikela is sensitive and needs time. In a new environment, he sometimes hides, but this is not spiteful — rather a way of saying: "give me some space". He doesn't attack, but keeps distance and watches. His gentle breath needs time to start trusting people again. During the day, Ikela prefers to be safely hidden (e.g. under the bed), but at night and during the night, his curious and playful side comes out. When the family is away, he likes to sit on the windowsill and interact with the birds. Ikela fits into a home where: there is a calm pace and a patient person. It is understood that trust takes time and that small steps are appreciated, not expecting an immediately affectionate cat. A quiet other cat would suit Ikela very well, to learn from and feel safer in her company. Ikela is still very shy, but one day, he could become the cat who purrs the loudest by your side. If you would like to offer this beautiful kitten a home and open your heart to love, please fill out the adoption questionnaire completely and we will contact you! If you can't adopt this lovely cat yourself, but would like to become a sponsor and pay for her upkeep costs, read more HERE.

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Pool aastat hiljem... Ikela otsib endiselt oma päris kodu. Ikela on sündinud 2021. aastal ning tuli kassituppa Jõelähtmelt. Viimased pool aastat on ta olnud hoiukodus ja selle ajaga on ta teinud suuri edusamme. Kunagine arglik peitupugeja otsib nüüd ise lähedust. Ta tuleb lähemale, nurrub mõnuga ja sõtkub kõigi nelja käpaga taigent. Saadab sind uudishimulikult ringi ning veedab meeleldi aega aknalaual linde jälgides. Ikela lemmik koht on voodis, aga ainult siis, kui ta saab magamistoas rahulikult üksi olla. Aga... Ikela on ikka Ikela. ❤️ Tema arvates võiksid paid olla silmadega tehtud. Kui käsi liiga enesekindlalt läheneb, meenutab ta väikese sisinaga või käpahoobiga, et viisakas vahemaa on endiselt tema lemmik. Ta ei ole pahatahtlik ega ründa – ta lihtsalt vajab aega ja võimalust ise otsustada, millal füüsiline kontakt on okei. Ja hetkel veel ei ole... Võiks öelda, et Ikela moto on: "Ilu on vaatamiseks, mitte katsumiseks." Kes teab – võib-olla ühel päeval muudab ta selle reegli just oma päris inimese jaoks. Ikela sobib rahulikku koju, kus temalt ei oodata sülekassiks olekut. Talle meeldib oma rütmis maailma avastada ning usaldus kasvab samm-sammult. Väga hästi sobiks talle ka rahulik kassikaaslane, kelle kõrval on julgem. Kui otsid kassi, kelle usaldus tuleb välja teenida ja kelle iga väike edusamm teeb südame soojaks, siis võib Ikela olla just sinu kass. Kõige väärtuslikumad sõprussuhted sünnivad kannatlikkusest! Kui Sa sooviksid pakkuda sellele ilusale kassikesele kodusoojust ja avada oma südame armastuses, siis täida ära loomasoovija ankeet ning me võtame sinuga ise ühendust! Kui Sa ei saa seda armsat kassi endale adopteerida, aga sooviksid hakata ta vaderiks ja tasuda ta ülalpidamiskulud, siis loe lähemalt SIIT.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇪🇪Pesaleidja
Shelter
Pesaleidja MTÜ
Cared for by Pesaleidja MTÜ · PesaleidjaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Ikela home

What you'll need for Ikela 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 Ikela

What life with Ikela looks like

Ikela is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Pesaleidja MTÜ in Pesaleidja.

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.

Pesaleidja, Estonia browse more cats in Estonia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ikela, answered.

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