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Kirru

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Kirru went to Kiusudemaale on 26.05.2025 after a serious illness. Due to the treatment, she was given an extra 8 months, which was a real quality time - she had proper food, played as if never before and enjoyed the cubs. Kirru became a foster home! Kirru lived in Tõrvandi near panel houses, where she was fed. Her first kittens were killed under a car. The kittens died. And this time, when it was seen that Kirru would again start giving birth at any moment, Kassikaitse agreed with the person who had always fed Kirrut and other poor animals, that he would take the cat Kirru already early into his garage, so that she could give birth there. And indeed, a week after taking the garage, Kirru gave birth to 4 adorable white and black kittens: Ossu, Valdis, Renars, Lauris and the girl Sonja. The person said: kittens are like oaks. Indeed, the adorable white and black kittens, a special beautiful pattern, and some have longer fur. When the little fur balls started moving around, the half-dark garage was no longer a suitable place for them and the cat family was taken to Tartu, to Kassikaitse's largest foster home. And there they have lived ever since and created a new restless and lively life for other foster home cats. Especially now, when the kittens are already quite big and strong, their games require space. Since most are male, like typical males, they take up a lot of space, all areas are full of them. Except during sleeping time, each has found a spot on the sofa, chairs, cabinet shelves, computer desk chair, windowsill. Amazing Kirru, whose facial pattern is like a mask, does not trust very many strangers, only the foster home residents, but even her courage is growing. Especially helpful in growing courage is when there are fewer cats at the foster home, then you can interact more closely with each one. Kirru is spayed, microchipped and received parasite treatment in 2020.

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Kirru läks Kiisudemaale 26.05.2025 peale rasket haigust. Vähiravi tulemusena sai ta lisaaega 8 kuud, mis oli tõeline kvaliteetaeg – tal oli korralik söögiisu, ta mängis nagu mitte kunagi varem ja nautis paisid. — Kirru jäi päriseks hoiukodusse! Kirru elas Tõrvandis paneelmajade juures, kus teda toideti. Oma esimesed pojad poegis ta auto alla poriloiku. Pojad said hukka. Ja seekord, kui oli näha, et Kirru hakkab jälle iga hetk poegima, leppis Kassikaitse selle inimesega kokku, kes Kirrut ja ka teisi vaeseid loomi ikka toitnud oli, et ta võtab tiine Kirru juba aegsasti oma garaazi, et ta seal poegiks. Ja tõesti, nädal peale garaazi võtmist, poegis Kirru 4 imeilusat valge mustakirju poega: Ossu, Valdis, Renars, Lauris ja tüdruk Sonja. Ise ütles see inimene: pojad on nagu oaõied. Tõepoolest, imeilusa valge- mustaga kasukad, eriline ilus muster ja osadel ka pikem karv. Kui pisikesed karvapallid hakkasid juba ringi liikuma, siis ei olnud see poolpime garaaz neile enam sobiv koht ja kiisupere toodi Tartusse Kassikaitse kõige suuremase hoiukodusse. Ja seal on nad siiani elanud ja teistele hoiukodu kassidele uue rahutu ja lustaka elu tekitanud. Eriti nüüd, kui kassipoisid on juba üsna suured ja jõulised, nende mängud nõuavad ruumi. Kuna enamus on pojad, siis nagu meessoole omane, võtavad nad palju ruumi, kõik toad on neid täis. Välja arvatud uneaeg, siis on kõik endale leidnud kuskil diivanil, toolidel, sektsioonkapi riiulitel, arvutilaua toolil, aknalaual koha. Imeilus Kirru, kelle näomuster on nagu mask, ei usalda veel väga võõraid inimesi, ainult hoiukodu omasid, aga eks ka tema julgus kasvab. Eriti aitab kaasa julguse kasvule see, kui hoiukodus on vähem kasse, siis saab igaühega tihedamalt suhelda. Kirru on steriliseeritud, kiibitud ja saanud parasiiditõrje 2020.a

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇪🇪Tartu
Shelter
MTÜ Tartu Kassikaitse
Living with Kirru
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by MTÜ Tartu Kassikaitse · TartuLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Kirru home

What you'll need for Kirru 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
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    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 Kirru

What life with Kirru looks like

Kirru is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at MTÜ Tartu Kassikaitse in Tartu.

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.

Tartu, Estonia browse more cats in Estonia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kirru, answered.

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