How do I contact the shelter about Kuro?

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 Kuro on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Kuro 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 Kuro 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 Kuro 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 Kuro 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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Kuro

Mixed Breed · Male · Kitten · 6 months

Energetic purring machine Kuro is looking for a home with Shiro. Kuro is a lively and people-loving domestic cat. He is a lively friend who prefers to be right next to a person - sometimes even literally on top of someone's face to share affection. Kuro has a big heart and a lot of love to give, although his displays of affection can sometimes be a bit excessive: Kuro may express his affection by lightly biting or clawing at a hand. Kuro is a really energetic young gentleman who requires a lot of play and activity to stay happy. Despite his energetic nature, Kuro has gained a bit of extra weight, so active play and energy release are important for him. Kuro would be best suited to a home with several arms and as much play as possible. Food is Kuro's great passion - perhaps a bit too much. He has a habit of eating his own food quickly and then quickly moving on to Shiro's bowl. That's why the cats need to be fed separately, and Kuro has had good success with a food-eating-disabled plate. Shiro and Kuro have developed their own, "dishonest" ways to add to their bellies. The duo is a lightning-fast food rosvoduo, which is why the new home needs to be careful with storage: all cat and human food must be kept behind closed doors. If the duo finds something edible, the food bags and jars open in no time and the food rosvoduo enjoys its catch! Care procedures can be done with teamwork: giving medicine to Kuro is fine and straightforward, but nail clipping and hair brushing still need some practice and patience. Kuro will only move to a new home with his best friend Shiro.

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Energinen kehräyskone Kuro etsii kotia yhdessä Shiron kanssa Kuro on virkeä ja ihmisrakas maatiaiskissapoika. Hän on reipas kaveri, joka hakeutuu mieluiten aivan ihmisen lähelle – välillä jopa kirjaimellisesti naaman päälle makoilemaan ja hellyyttä jakamaan. Kurolla on suuri sydän ja paljon rakkautta annettavana, vaikkakin huomionosoitukset saattavat toisinaan olla hieman lennokkaita: hellyyttään Kuro saattaa ilmaista tarttumalla kevyesti hampailla tai kynsillä kädestä. Kuro on todella energinen nuori herra, joka vaatii runsaasti leikkiä ja aktivointia pysyäkseen tyytyväisenä. Huolimatta vauhdikkaasta luonteestaan Kurolle on kertynyt hieman ylimääräistä massaa, joten aktiivinen leikittäminen ja energianpurku ovat hänelle tärkeitä. Kuro sopisikin parhaiten kotiin, jossa on useampi syli ja leikittäjä mahdollisimman paljon paikalla. Ruoka on Kuron suuri intohimo – kenties hieman liiankin. Hänellä on tapana syödä omat ruokansa vauhdilla ja siirtyä sen jälkeen nopeasti Shiron kupille. Siksi kissat tulee ruokkia erillään, ja Kurolla on ollut hyvällä menestyksellä käytössä hotkimisenestolautanen. Shiro ja Kuro ovat kehittäneet omanlaisiaan, “epärehellisiä” keinoja saada massuihin lisätäytettä. Kaksikko on salamannopea ruokarosvoduo, jonka vuoksi uuden kodin tulee olla tarkkana säilytyksen kanssa: kaikki kissojen ja ihmisten ruoat on säilytettävä suljettujen ovien takana. Jos duo löytää jotain syötäväksi kelpaavaa, aukeaa ruokapussit ja purnukat kädenkäänteessä ja ruokarosvoduo nauttii saaliinsa! Hoitotoimenpiteet saadaan sujumaan yhteispelillä: lääkkeiden anto sujuu Kurolta hienosti ja mutkattomasti, mutta kynsien leikkuuseen ja turkin harjaukseen tarvitaan vielä hieman harjoitusta ja kärsivällisyyttä. Kuro muuttaa uuteen kotiin ainoastaan yhdessä parhaan ystävänsä Shiron kanssa.

Size

Large

Age

Kitten · 6 months

Location

🇫🇮Helsinki

Shelter

Rekku Rescue ry

Cared for by Rekku Rescue ry · Helsinki Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 1 week ago

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About Kuro

What life with Kuro looks like

Kuro is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Rekku Rescue ry in Helsinki.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇫🇮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 Kuro, answered.

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