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Lurven

Domestic Shorthair · Male · Adult · 8 years

Purr! My name is Lurven and I am a real good cat. I have beautiful, green eyes and a sweet beauty spot on the upper lip. Now I am looking for my dream home with a big garden and good outdoor opportunities, and without dangerous traffic so that I can explore the world in a safe way. I get along with adults, as well as families with older children. Cuddles are the best I know! I absolutely love to be scratched on my back, around the ears, head and neck. Just make sure my tummy gets a little bit of peace, then you have me in your pocket. I am also very fond of being close and love to lie on your lap! There I can lie for several hours and all the way until you have to get up. I have a fixed routine of going to sleep at 11 p.m., and then I wait for my mom to come and go to sleep too. In the morning when my mom wakes up, I lie right next to her in the bed to get cuddles. And when she goes to the kitchen, I walk elegantly back and forth with my tail in the air and wait to be scratched. We have our own cuddling routine where my mom scratches me from head to tail, I love that! I also like to be brushed - then I stretch out as long as a meter. I can also tolerate being lifted, but I have a little fear of heights, so then I get really big eyes. Despite my age, I am still very playful and like to hunt for a short time every day. The fishing rod is very exciting! Then I can jump and bounce around the table and often lie in wait before I catch the light far out on the fishing rod. My mom says I belong to the smarter cats. I have learned several words and expressions, for example "Nammi", "Brush fur" and "Are you going to have a cuddle?" I understand very well. I like both my climbing frame and my scratching post and use them regularly.

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Purr! Jeg heter Lurven og er en skikkelig godpus. Jeg har nydelige, grønne øyne og en søt skjønnhetsflekk på overleppen. Nå ser jeg etter mitt drømmehjem med stor hage og gode utemuligheter, og uten farlig trafikk slik at jeg kan utforske verden på en trygg måte. Jeg passer med voksne folk, samt familier med litt eldre barn. Kos er det beste jeg vet! Jeg absolutt elsker å bli klødd på ryggen, rundt ørene, hodet og på halsen. Bare pass på at magen får være litt i fred, så har du meg i din hule hånd. Jeg er også veldig glad i nærhet og elsker å ligge på fanget ditt! Der kan jeg gjerne ligge i flere timer og helt til du må reise deg opp. Jeg har fast rutine på å legge meg kl. 23, og da venter jeg på at matmor også skal komme og legge seg. På morgenen når matmor våkner, legger jeg meg helt inntil i skje for å få kos. Og når hun går på kjøkkenet, så tripper jeg elegant frem og tilbake med halen i været og venter på å bli klødd. Vi har vår egen koserutine der matmor klør meg helt fra hodet ned til haleroten, det digger jeg! Jeg liker også i å bli børstet – da strekker jeg meg lang som en meter. Jeg tolererer også å bli løftet, men har litt høydeskrekk, så da får jeg veldig store øyne. Trass min alder er jeg fortsatt veldig leken og liker å jakte en liten stund hver dag. Fiskestangen er veldig spennende! Da kan jeg hoppe og sprette rundt bordet og ligger gjerne og lurer før jeg fanger dusken lengst ute på fiskestanga. Matmor sier at jeg hører til de smartere kattene. Jeg har blant annet lært meg flere ord og uttrykk! «Nammi», «Børst pels» og «Skal du ha kosekos» forstår jeg godt. Jeg liker både klatrestativet og klorestativet mitt og bruker dem jevnlig.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇳🇴Oslo
Shelter
Dyrebeskyttelsen Oslo
Living with Lurven
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Dyrebeskyttelsen Oslo · OsloLearn about Domestic Shorthair

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Lurven home

What you'll need for Lurven 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 Lurven

What life with Lurven looks like

Lurven is a large adult domestic shorthair cat waiting at Dyrebeskyttelsen Oslo in Oslo.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs large garden and outdoor access, afraid of heights

🇳🇴Adopting from Norway

Norwegian rescues require thorough background checks. Animals leave with a Nordic pet passport and full vetting. Norway is outside the EU so import rules differ slightly — TRACES applies.

Oslo, Norway browse more cats in Norway.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lurven, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lurven?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dyrebeskyttelsen Oslo handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Lurven on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lurven if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dyrebeskyttelsen Oslo 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 Lurven 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 Lurven 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 Dyrebeskyttelsen Oslo early rather than rehoming privately; they know Lurven 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 (NO). 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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