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Lena

Mixed Breed · Female

Unfortunately, Lena left us around three years old - one morning he went to his cat carrier and never came out again. There were a few days when he sought more closeness than usual, but there were no other suspicious signs. - When cats come to our cat shelter, they have to live for some time in our quarantine room in a cage. During this time we do all necessary procedures so that they can then be sent back to their home or, if the home is not available, placed in our open cat room. Some cats take the time in the cage as a small break - someone always puts the litter box exactly under the nose, cleans the nest twice a day, and distributes the food carefully. Some cats, however, become very stressed in the cage, especially if they haven't had positive experiences with people before. Lena had already been through a lot before coming to the cat shelter, so spending time in the cage was a complete ordeal for him. He was constantly stressed and scared, feeling threatened, just like his mother Lilith did when she came to the cat shelter in March. However, when Lilith got into the open cat room, her curious side came out, and we hope the same will happen with Len, who finally got out of the quarantine cage into the cat room last week. So far, Lena has been constantly scared, what will happen next? Will it stay like this? Will the cat room really become his home?! Fortunately, from our own experience, we already know that with your wonderful help, this doesn't have to be the case. Every fear has its reasons, and no fear is eternal. Love, warmth, and departure are what heal the broken heart of a cat. Therefore, we ask you, dear person, if you have the opportunity to offer Len a home where he can finally feel safe, and where he doesn't have to live every day in fear, then offer him your loving hand and help Len find the peace of mind he has been waiting for.

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Kahjuks lahkus Lena umbes kolme aastasena – läks ühel hommikul oma lemmikkohale ja ei tõusnud sealt enam. Oli paar päeva tavapärasest rohkem lähedust otsinud, aga ühtegi muud kahtlast märki polnud. — Kui kassid meie kassituppa saabuvad, siis peavad nad elama mõnda aega meie karantiinitoas puuris. Selle aja jooksul teeme neile kõik vajalikud protseduurid, et siis nad juba oma koju saata või kodu puudumisel meie lahtiste kasside tuppa lasta. Mõni kass võtab puurisoldud aega kui väikest puhkust – keegi kogu aeg ju paneb kausi täpselt nina alla, koristab kaks korda päevas pesa ning jagab lahkelt paisid. Mõni kass aga satub puuris väga pingesse, kui tal ei ole varem inimestega positiivseid kogemusi olnud. Lena oli juba enne kassituppa tulekut palju läbi elanud, nii et puuris viibimine oli talle täielik katsumus. Ta oli pidevalt pinges ja hirmus, tundes ennast ohustatuna, täpselt nagu ta ema Lilith, kui ta märtsis kassituppa tuli. Lahtiste kasside tuppa pääsemisel tuli aga Lilithi uudishimulik külg välja ja loodame, et nii juhtub ka Lenaga, kes eelmisel nädalal lõpuks karantiinipuurist kassitoa vabadusse sai. Senimaani on Lena olnud pidevas hirmus, et mis nüüd edasi saab? Kas nii jääbki? Kas kassituba peabki ta koduks saama?! Õnneks me omast kogemusest teame juba öelda, et teie imelise abiga nii see jääma ei pea. Igal hirmul on omad põhjused ja ükski hirm pole igavene. Armastus, soojus, lahkus on need, mis ravivad katkise kassi hinge. Seega palume sind, hea inimene, kui Sul on võimalus pakkuda stressis Lenale kodu, kus ta saaks end lõpuks turvaliselt tunda ja kus ta ei peaks elama iga päev kartuses, siis paku talle oma armastavat kätt ja aita Lenal leida hingerahu, mida ta on oodanud.

Size
Age
Location
🇪🇪Tartu
Shelter
MTÜ Tartu Kassikaitse
Living with Lena
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by MTÜ Tartu Kassikaitse · TartuLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lena home

What you'll need for Lena 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 Lena

What life with Lena looks like

Lena is a 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 Lena, answered.

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