How do I contact the shelter about Irmeli ja Kari?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Popopet handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Irmeli ja Kari on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Irmeli ja Kari if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Popopet 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 Irmeli ja Kari 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 Irmeli ja Kari 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 Popopet early rather than rehoming privately; they know Irmeli ja Kari 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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Irmeli ja Kari

Mixed Breed · Female

Home is being sought in the Oulu area. Right now, calm adult home is being searched for Irmeli the cat (on the right in the photo) and this Kari the kitten (on the left in the photo). Irmeli, nicknamed Mamma, is approximately 3 years old. Although she is calm, she can be easily activated with a feather toy, and Irmeli also enjoys participating in handicrafts by unraveling and cutting yarn. After initial shyness, Irmeli has become quite attention-seeking and loves to be petted. Sometimes you can even hear her purring and making small meows, and when Mamma calls, Irmeli comes to be petted. Irmeli comes to the door when she recognizes a person, but getting used to being picked up is still ongoing. Irmeli is slightly shy and eats dry and wet food without grains. Especially the crinkles are delicious for Irmeli, and she has even gained a little extra weight from them. Irmeli recently had dental care, where her teeth were X-rayed, cleaned of tartar, and one decayed tooth was removed. In the future, Irmeli will need dental check-ups every two years. Kari is a playful kitten born in July 2025, who needs a lot of stimulation and also comes up with it herself. He needs lots of activity, especially the feather toy is a hit, and Kari runs after it wildly. Also, playing with the other kittens in the foster home is popular with Kari, and during wild moments Kari meows cutely. Kari is cautious around strangers and likes to hide under the sofa, but he often gains courage and dares to be visible as well. The people in the foster home sometimes already pet Kari, and Kari gradually gets used to being held. However, Kari is not yet a real snuggler - at least not yet. Instead, he is a curious boy and likes to be involved in many daily activities, at least by watching. Slightly sensitive stomach has revealed that Kari eats dry and wet food without grains, and raw food has also been tried.

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Irmeli ja Kari / Kotia etsitään Oulun alueelta Nyt olisi rauhallinen aikuiskoti hakusessa Irmeli-mammalle (kuvassa oikealla) ja tämän Kari-pojalle (kuvassa vasemmalla). Irmeli, lempinimeltään Mamma, on arviolta 3-vuotias rauhallinen tyttökissa. Rauhallisuudestaan huolimatta hän on kuitenkin helposti onkilelulla aktivoitavissa, ja Irmeli osallistuu myös mielellään käsitöiden tekoon lankakeriä purkamalla ja katkomalla. Alun arastelun jälkeen Irmelistä on myös kuoriutunut varsin huomionhaluinen ja silittelyjä rakastava kissa. Toisinaan kuuluukin jopa kurinaa ja pieniä maukaisuja, ja silloin Mammaa kutsuessa Irmeli tulee siliteltäväksi. Tuttua ihmistä Irmeli tulee myös ovelle vastaan, mutta totuttelu syliin nostamiseen on kuitenkin vielä kesken. Irmeli on hieman nirso, ja hän syö viljatonta märkä- ja kuivaruokaa. Etenkin raksut maistuvat Irmelille, ja onpa hän pikkuisen lisäpainoakin niiden myötä kerännyt. Irmeli on juuri käynyt hammashoidossa, jossa häneltä kuvattiin hampaat, putsattiin hammaskivi ja poistettiin yksi syöpynyt hammas. Jatkossa Irmeliä tulee käyttää kahden vuoden välein hammastarkastuksissa. Kari on arviolta heinäkuussa 2025 syntynyt nokkela kissa, joka tarvitsee paljon aktivointia ja keksii sitä myös itse. Vauhtia piisaa, erityisesti onkilelu on hitti, ja sen perässä Kari juoksee aivan villinä. Myös leikkimieliset painimatsit sijaiskodin muiden kissojen kanssa ovat olleet Karin mieleen, ja villikkohetkinä Kari kurisee somasti. Kari arastelee vieraita, ja hän piiloutuu mielellään heitä sohvan alle, usein kuitenkin rohkaistuu ja uskaltautuu olemaan myös esillä. Sijaiskodin ihmiset saavat Karia jo toisinaan silitellä, sylinostoihinkin Kari totuttelee hienosti pikkuhiljaa. Varsinainen sylikissa Kari ei kuitenkaan ole – ainakaan vielä. Sen sijaan hän on utelias poika ja mielellään mukana monessa arjen puuhassa, vähintään katselemassa. Hieman herkkävatsaiseksi osoittautunut Kari syö myös viljatonta märkä- ja kuivaruokaa, ja myös raakaruokaa on testattu. Ruoki

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇫🇮Oulu

Shelter

Popopet

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What life with Irmeli ja Kari looks like

Irmeli ja Kari is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Popopet in Oulu.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Irmeli ja Kari, answered.

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