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Adopt Mari

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

I spent many years surviving on the streets, and it wasn’t easy. I had several litters of kittens, but most of them didn’t make it. When I was finally rescued, we learned I had no teeth — and later discovered I’d been shot, which left me partially blind.Even after everything, I’m still gentle and kind. I take a little time to trust, but once I do, I love being near you. I dream of a quiet home where I can rest, feel safe, and finally know what it’s like to be loved unconditionally. Meet Mari Age: Around 7 years Gender: Female Temperament: Shy, calm, affectionate when comfortable Travel-ready: 7 August 2025 Special notes: Toothless, partially blind, spayed, vaccinated Fill out an application to start the adoption process Adoption Contribution: £250 Important Information Dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming cats in need. Every cat deserves a loving forever home. Adopt Volunteer Donate Gift Aid FAQs Registered Charity Number - 1209966

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇹🇷Turkey
Shelter
Help A Stray Cat
Living with Mari
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Mari home

What you'll need for Mari 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
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    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 Mari

What life with Mari looks like

Mari is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Help A Stray Cat in Turkey.

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 Turkey

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mari, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mari?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Help A Stray Cat handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mari on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mari if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Help A Stray Cat 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 Mari 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 Mari 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 Help A Stray Cat early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mari 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 (EN). 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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