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Lumia

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 10 years

Lumia is a 10-year-old friendly tabby cat looking for a home as a sole cat. If you dream of having a loving companion who can snuggle with you at night and during holidays, Lumia might just be your new best friend. Ten-year-old girl cat Lumia is affectionate and friendly, enjoying cuddles and happily snuggling in your lap. In the evening, she will contentedly fall asleep by your side. Lumia arrived at the shelter as a foster. During the winter, it was noted that there was a territorial behavior and also that her ears were itchy. The first antihistamine given to Lumia did not work well. A different antihistamine was given, but the itching has likely also been caused by atopy. The symptoms are currently under control but require ongoing medication (see below). Lumia enjoys spending time with people and her playtime is a highlight of her day. Additionally, she could spend hours watching birds from the window – the world’s events interest her greatly. Lumia is clean inside and all care procedures go smoothly. Lumia is always ready to greet people and is eager to brighten someone’s day. Lumia purrs so sweetly whether at home or with guests on a sunny and friendly person. In her new home, Lumia would appreciate large windows or a perch to safely watch birds. It was noted that during the winter, there was territorial behavior at Lumia, which requires ongoing regular medication and regular checks at the vet. Medication administration is straightforward when mixed with food. Additionally, Lumia has had atopic symptoms (such as itching), which are managed with a small corticosteroid dose. Lumia’s ears have had to be cleaned regularly, but this has gone well in the foster home. Lumia is currently also on an allergenic diet to support atopic treatment. Two litters of kittens have been removed from Lumia, and regular monitoring of her nail trimming is still required. In her previous home, Lumia had some litter box issues, but all needs have been met appropriately with a litter box. Lumia is looking for a home as a sole cat because in her previous life, she did not get along with other cats. She does well with at least larger children and fits into a home where she gets plenty of love, attention, and peaceful shared moments. The new home would also be good with some cat experience, considering Lumia’s ongoing treatments.

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Lumia on 10-vuotias hellyydenkipeä kissaneiti, joka etsii kissakokenutta kotia ainoana kissana. Jos kaipaat elämääsi lempeää kehrääjää, joka kulkee rinnallasi arjessa ja juhlassa, Lumia saattaa olla juuri sinun uusi paras ystäväsi. 10-vuotias tyttökissa Lumia on sydämellinen ja hellyydenkipeä söpöläinen, joka rakastaa rapsutuksia ja viihtyy mielellään sylissä. Iltaisin hän käpertyy tyytyväisenä nukkumaan luottoihmisen viereen. Lumia saapui yhdistykselle kodinvaihtajana. Lumialla todettiin kilpirauhasen liikatoiminta ja myös korvat kutisivat. Ensimmäinen kilpirauhaslääke ei Lumialle sopinut. Lääke vaihdettiin toiseen, mutta kutinaa on aiheuttanut luultavasti myös atopia. Oireet ovat tällä hetkellä hallinnassa, mutta vaativat jatkuvaa lääkitystä (luethan lisää alempaa). Lumia viettää mielellään aikaa ihmisen kanssa ja yhteiset leikkihetket ovat hänen päivän kohokohtiaan. Lisäksi hän voisi viettää tuntikausia tarkkaillen lintuja ikkunasta – maailman tapahtumat kiinnostavat häntä kovasti. Lumia on sisäsiisti ja kaikki hoitotoimet sujuvat hienosti. Lumia on aina ovella ihmistä vastassa ja valmiina piristämään päivää. Lumia hurmaa niin kodin oman väen kun vieraatkin aurinkoisella ja ystävällisellä persoonallaan. Uudessa kodissa Lumia arvostaisi isoja ikkunoita tai lasitettua parveketta, jotta lintujen tarkkailu onnistuisi turvallisesti. Lumialla on todettu kilpirauhasen liikatoiminta, joka vaatii jatkossakin säännöllistä lääkitystä ja säännöllisiä kontrolleja eläinlääkärissä. Lääkkeenotto onnistuu ruoan seassa ongelmitta. Lisäksi Lumialla on ollut atopiaoireita (mm. kutinaa), jotka pysyvät kurissa pienellä kortisoniannoksella. Lumian korvia on toistaiseksi jouduttu kuitenkin puhdistamaan säännöllisesti eritteestä, mutta tämä on sujunut sijaiskodissa hyvin. Lumia syö tällä hetkellä myös allergiaruokaa atopian hoidon tueksi. Lumialta on poistettu kaksi hammasta sekä hammaskiveä ja hampaiden kuntoa tulee jatkossakin säännöllisesti seurata. Aiemmassa kodissa Lumialla esiintyi hutipissailua, mutta sijaiskodissa kaikki tarpeet on toimitettu asianmukaisesti hiekka-astiaan. Lumia etsii kotia ainoana kissana, koska aiemmassa elämässään hän ei tullut toimeen muiden kissojen kanssa. Hän tulee toimeen ainakin isompien lasten kanssa ja sopii kotiin, jossa hän saa osakseen paljon rakkautta, huomiota ja rauhallisia yhteisiä hetkiä. Tulevalla kodilla olisi hyvä olla myös jonkin verran kissakokemusta Lumian lääkityksiä ajatellen.

Size
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
Rekku Rescue ry
Living with Lumia
  • House-trained
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Rekku Rescue ry · HelsinkiLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Lumia home

What you'll need for Lumia 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 Lumia

What life with Lumia looks like

Lumia is a 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 Lumia, answered.

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