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Mai

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

A 4-year-old male cat, Mai, with a strong purr is looking for a new roommate! Thickness, fur length, and location are not important; Mai accepts all calls. But then it should be a man, not some boy! A real man, whose lap comfortably fits and who after the first fight doesn't immediately run away with a loving Slavic girl. According to the female, Mai appreciates soft sleeping places and carefully walks there with a purring sound. Currently at the foster home, Mail has two female cats as companions, with whom the relationship is neutral – they don't fight, but they don't show affection either. What can be done, Mai just wants a man! With the foster home's owner, Mai can also sleep in the same bed, but each on their side – like an old married couple. During the day, the curious Mai follows the owner around the apartment and constantly tries to lure her into giving him treats by using feminine cunning. Overall, Mai is a low-maintenance cat who can play with mice and balls independently, only when playing with a long dangling toy does he ask for his owner's help. The cat hasn't yet written to the shelter, but next to a suitable friendly man, she is ready to take on this challenge. * Foster home wrote on 13.05.24: “Mai, who soon became a more proper Mummu, arrived at my place in January 2024. It took only five minutes to get used to the room, immediately became friends with the other cat, but I remain somewhat of a suspicious element. Mummu really loves other cats and if that one is friendly, Mail can sleep with her on the person or head. From behind the other cat's back, Maid can even quietly hide, and once I even got a mousenur. If your cat lacks this best friend, then Mummu is ideal for that. She licks the other cat, feeds it, and plays with it interesting nose games and running games, helping to keep body weight under control. People are always interested, they come to see what is going on, and taking a treat from hand is no problem. Within a few months, the development has been noticeable and I don't doubt that she will one day become a paikas. Watching the other cat's tail is done discreetly and people come close, but there is still a little lack of courage.” — Mai is an exceptionally kind and affectionate kitten looking for a (foster) home where she can learn to trust humans. When Mai moved into the cattery in the spring of 2022, she quickly became friends with Jack: their purring could be heard across the room like a tractor's rumble while they slept in each other's laps. Mai was the more curious side of the pair, constantly following people with her tail and refusing to be alone. Jack preferred to spend the day lounging in the nest, as long as Mai climbed onto his lap at night. The kittens moved together into the foster home, but found more comfort in each other than in humans, so although they became bolder and more friendly day by day, the presence of a person was still unacceptable for half a year later. When the kittens had to move back to the cattery this summer, we made a difficult decision to separate them. Nevertheless, it was the right decision - only after some weeks at the foster home in the company of a friendly cat did Jack begin to bravely accept petting and start to approach humans. We were so happy about Jack! For a while, Mai was alone in the cat room, but then she too got the opportunity to move to the shelter and has been staying there ever since. It will still take some time to become a paikas, but Mai enjoys time with people and even comes to sleep in the bed at night.

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Tugeva nurrumootoriga 4-aastane kassipreili Mai on uue peika otsingul! Paksus, karvapikkus ja asukoht ei ole olulised, Mai võtab vastu kõikide kõned. Aga et siis oleks ikkagi mees, mitte mingi poisike! Ikka korralik mees, kelle kaissu mõnusasti ära mahuks ja kes pärast esimest tüli sellise kirgliku slaavi naisega kohe minema ei putkaks. Naisterahvale kohaselt hindab Mai pehmeid magamisasemeid ja tänutäheks sõtkub ta seal nurrumürinaga hoolega tainast. Praeguses hoiukodus on Mail kaaslasteks kaks emast kassi, kellega suhe on neutraalne – nad ei kakle, kuid ei kaisuta. No mis teha, Mai tahab lihtsalt meest! Hoiukodu perenaisega võib Mai samuti ühises voodis magada, aga kumbki oma poolel – nagu vana abielupaar. Päevasel ajal jälitab uudishimulik Mai perenaist mööda korterit ringi ning proovib naiselikku kavalust kasutades teda järjepidevalt kööki maiuseid jagama meelitada. Üldiselt on Mai vähenõudlik kiisu, kes saab hiirte ja pallidega mängimisega iseseisvalt hakkama, ainult pika õngelaadse sulepulgaga mängimisel palub omaniku abi. Paikursustele ei ole kassineiu ennast veel kirja pannud, kuid sobiva sõbraliku mehe kõrval on ta valmis ka selle väljakutse vastu võtma. * Hoiukodu kirjutab 13.05.24: “Mai, kellest varsti sai suupärasem Mummu, saabus minu juurde jaanuaris 2024. Ruumiga kohanemine võttis vaid viis minutit, teise kassiga sobitati kohe sõprust, vaid mina olen jäänud veel mõnevõrra kahtlaseks elemendiks. Mummu tõesti armastab teisi kasse ja kui too on inimsõbralik, sobib ka Maile temaga koos magada inimese peal või peas. Teise kassi selja tagant on Maid võimalik ka poolsalaja sügada ning korra olen isegi mõnunurru kätte saanud. Kui su kassil on puudu see parim sõber, siis Mummu on selleks ideaalne. Ta lakub teist kassi, poeb talle kaissu ning mängib temaga toredaid näselemise ja jooksumänge, aidates kehakaalu kontrolli all hoida. Inimesed pakuvad aga siiski huvi, alati tullakse vaatama, millega tegeletakse ning vedelat maiust pole mingi probleem käest võtta. Mõne kuuga on areng olnud märgatav ning ma ei kahtlegi, et temast saab kunagi paikass. Teise kassi paitamist vaadatakse üksisilmi ja tullakse ka lähedale, kuid julgusest jääb veel natukene puudu.” — Mai on haruldaselt kauni kasukaga tagasihoidlik kassike, kes otsib endale (hoiu)kodu, kus inimesest usaldama hakata. Kui Mai 2022. aasta kevadel kassituppa kolis, sai ta kiirelt sõbraks Jackiga: teineteise kaisus magades oli nende nurrumist kuulda üle toa nagu traktorimürinat. Mai oli paari uudishimulikum külg, käib inimestel konstantselt sabas ja keeldus millestki ilma jäämast. Jackile sobis pigem omaette päev läbi pesas tukkuda, peaasi, et Mai ööseks ikka talle kaissu roniks. Koos kolisid kassikesed ka hoiukodusse, kuid leidsid seal tuge pigem üksteisest kui inimesest, seega kuigi nad muutusid päev-päevalt julgemaks ja inimsõbralikumaks, oli päikäsi nende läheduses veel pool aastat hiljemgi lubamatu. Kui kassikesed pidid sel suvel siiski tagasi kassituppa kolima, tegime raske südamega otsuse nad lahutada. Ometi oli see õige otsus – vaid pärast mõnda nädalat hoiukodus sõbraliku kassi seltsis hakkas Jack julgelt paitusi vastu võtma ja ennast inimese vastu nühkima. Meil oli Jacki üle nii hea meel! Mõnda aega nukrutses Mai kassitoas üksinda, kuid siis tekkis ka temal võimalus hoiukoju kolida ja samamoodi on ta seal särama löönud. Paikassini on veel mõnda aega minna, kuid Mai veedab hea meelega inimese seltsis aega ning tuleb öösiti voodijalutsisse magamagi.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇪🇪Tartu
Shelter
MTÜ Tartu Kassikaitse
Living with Mai
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
Cared for by MTÜ Tartu Kassikaitse · TartuLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Mai home

What you'll need for Mai 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
    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 Mai

What life with Mai looks like

Mai 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 Mai, answered.

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