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Kiki

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Kiki, a brave and adaptable female cat, is looking for a home with a cat-experienced owner as the only pet in the household. Kiki arrived at the shelter in February due to reasons beyond her control. She immediately settled into her temporary home and began seeking out petting and head rubs. Since then, Kiki has been generally curious and friendly around strangers, except when she senses that she will be subjected to grooming or transportation, in which case she will hide. Kiki is a people-oriented but independent cat. She enjoys long periods of solitude, often sleeping during the day, but comes to seek attention from her human, purring and swishing her tail, especially in the mornings and evenings. Petting and scratching are the best things Kiki knows. Kiki is not very active in playing, but there are still short play sessions with and without her human. Her favorite toys are small lightweight balls, a fishing lure, and a laser pointer. Before arriving at the temporary home and while there, Kiki occasionally urinated outside the litter box. These isolated incidents of inappropriate urination were always close to the litter box, typically either right next to it on the floor or in the floor drain. The veterinarian found no underlying cause for this behavior. The temporary home concluded that Kiki is primarily fastidious about her hygiene; having multiple litter boxes and cleaning them more frequently has practically eliminated the problem of inappropriate urination. To prevent this problem from occurring in a new home, it is important that Kiki has access to at least two litter boxes, which must be kept exceptionally clean on a daily basis. Kiki has experienced mild ear itching at the temporary home, which is why she has undergone ear drop treatments and an elimination diet. At this point, it appears that the underlying cause of the symptoms is not food-related, but may be due to a lack of ear cleaning or mild atopy. The ears are now being treated with cleaning and a medication applied directly to the ears once a week. The condition of the ears should be monitored, and the treatment should be reconsidered with the veterinarian if necessary. A follow-up examination is recommended for the end of the year. During a dental treatment in the spring, Kiki was found to have progressive tooth decay, which is why two of her canine teeth were removed. In a new home, it is also necessary to commit to annual veterinary dental examinations, dental X-rays, and treatments. A new home must also be prepared for the possibility that several teeth may need to be removed in the future due to tooth decay. Although Kiki is comfortable being close to people, she is not a lap cat and does not like to be carried. Cleaning her ears, trimming her nails, and putting her in a carrier are still stressful situations for Kiki, from which she tries to escape. In a firm grip, Kiki tolerates these situations very well, and the procedures are now relatively easy. After the unpleasant situation has ended, Kiki hides for a moment, but usually recovers quickly and is soon begging for petting. Kiki is looking for a home with a cat-experienced owner as the only pet in the household. Kiki does not get along with other cats, nor with dogs or children due to her sensitive nature. Kiki is ready to charm her new humans, just as she has charmed her temporary caregivers!

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Reipas ja kiltti Kiki-neiti etsii itsellensä kissakokenutta kotia talouden ainoana lemmikkinä. Kiki saapui yhdistykselle helmikuussa kodinvaihtajana itsestään riippumattomista syistä. Kiki osoitti heti sijaiskotiin saavuttuaan olevansa rohkea ja sopeutuvainen; hän asettui välittömästi taloksi ja tuli ensitöikseen hakemaan silityksiä. Sittemmin myös vieraita kohtaan Kiki on ollut pääsääntöisesti utelias ja ystävällinen – paitsi jos on aavistanut joutuvansa hoitotoimenpiteeseen tai kuljetettavaksi, jolloin on tullut tarve piiloutua. Kiki on luonteeltaan ihmisläheinen mutta itsenäinen. Hän viihtyy pitkiä aikoja omissa oloissaan usein päiväunia nukkuen, mutta tulee etenkin aamuisin ja iltaisin hakemaan ihmiseltä huomiota persoonallisella äänellään maukuen ja ihmistä hännällään huiskien. Silitykset ja rapsutukset ovat ehdottomasti parasta, mitä Kiki tietää. Leikkijänä Kiki ei ole kovin aktiivinen, mutta päiviin mahtuu silti lyhyitä leikkituokioita ihmisen kanssa ja ilman. Lempileluiksi ovat muodostuneet pienet kevyet pallot, onkilelu ja laserosoitin. Ennen sijaiskotiin saapumista ja sijaiskodissakin Kiki on satunnaisesti pissannut hiekkalaatikon ohi. Nämä yksittäiset hutipissat ovat aina tulleet lähelle hiekkalaatikkoa, tyypillisesti joko aivan sen viereen lattialle tai lattiakaivoon. Eläinlääkärin tutkimuksissa ei löydetty käytöstä selittävää syytä. Sijaiskodissa on päätelty Kikin olevan ennen muuta tarkka hygieniastaan; useammalla hiekkalaatikolla ja niiden tiheämmällä siivouksella hutipissailu on käytännössä loppunut. Ongelman ehkäisemiseksi on tärkeää, että Kiki saisi uudessakin kodissa käyttöönsä vähintään kaksi hiekkalaatikkoa, joiden siisteys varmistetaan erityisen huolellisesti päivittäin. Kikillä on sijaiskodissa esiintynyt lievää korvien kutinaa, minkä vuoksi Kiki on käynyt läpi korvatippakuureja ja eliminaatiodieetin. Tällä hetkellä vaikuttaa todennäköiseltä, ettei oireilun taustasyy ole ruoka-aineperäinen, vaan kyse saattaa olla korvien puutteellisesta puhdistumismekanismista tai lievästä atopiasta. Korvia hoidetaan nyt puhdistuksilla ja suoraan korviin annosteltavalla lääkkeellä kerran viikossa. Korvien tilannetta on syytä seurata ja hoitoa miettiä tarvittaessa uudelleen eläinlääkärin kanssa. Seuraavaa kontrollitutkimusta on suositeltu loppuvuodelle. Keväällä tehdyssä hammashoidossa Kikillä todettiin etenevää hammassyöpymää, minkä johdosta häneltä poistettiin kaksi kulmahammasta. Uudessa kodissa tuleekin sitoutua myös vuosittaisiin eläinlääkärin hammastarkastuksiin, hammasröntgeniin sekä hoitoihin. Uuden kodin tulee myös varautua siihen, että tulevaisuudessa voi joutua poistamaan useitakin hampaita hammassyöpymän vuoksi. Vaikka Kiki viihtyy lähellä ihmistä, ei hän ole varsinainen sylikissa tai pidä kannetuksi joutumisesta. Korvien hoitaminen, kynsien leikkaaminen ja kantokoppaan joutuminen ovatkin vielä Kikille stressaavia tilanteita, joista hän pyrkii pakenemaan. Varmaotteisessa käsittelyssä Kiki kuitenkin sietää nämä tilanteet erittäin kiltisti, ja hoitotoimet sujuvat nykyisin kohtuullisen helposti. Ikävän tilanteen päätyttyä Kiki piiloutuu hetkeksi, mutta toipuu yleensä nopeasti ja on pian taas kerjäämässä silityksiä. Kiki etsii kissakokenutta kotia talouden ainoana lemmikkinä. Kiki ei tule toimeen muiden kissojen kanssa, eikä koirien tai lapsien kanssa herkän luonteensa vuoksi. Kiki on valmis hurmaamaan uudet ihmisensä, kuten on hurmannut sijaishoitajansakin!

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
Rekku Rescue ry
Living with Kiki
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Rekku Rescue ry · HelsinkiLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Kiki home

What you'll need for Kiki 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 Kiki

What life with Kiki looks like

Kiki is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Rekku Rescue ry 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.

🇫🇮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 Kiki, answered.

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