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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

On May 10, 2022, a three-colored, long-haired cat with one blue eye arrived at the shelter from a large colony of over 30 cats. According to the foster parent, she was only about two years old. Matilda and her foster siblings can meet here: Matilda is a very talkative and friendly kitten who arrived at the safe house on May 18. If our volunteer had not been at the location at that time, Matilda's story would have had a very sad ending. Matilda did not escape from the foster parent's home or crawl through any narrow spaces. The siblings were dirty and messy as if they had just come out of the foster parent's home and we only cleaned and dried them. It was difficult to save one of the kittens, but our shocked volunteer gave a heart massage to the other, much larger and stronger-looking kitten. Although there was little hope for survival, it was a true fighter. The other kitten, however, gave up. Matilda and her two surviving foster kittens were taken into a foster home, where she now waits for the kittens' adoption, hoping to find her own family and start her own journey home. After a difficult life in the colony, she has become a homebody, spayed, and vaccinated. She has also received treatment for parasites. Matilda goes to a home with a contract and a breeding agreement. For interested parties, please fill out the survey available here: Matilda can be adopted as a part of a RC starter kit and comes with a personal passport. For inquiries, write to, call 58370708, or message us on Facebook. We cannot change the world, but we can find a home for one of our former colony cats.

Read original (et)

10.05.2022 koos kaaslastega suurest, 30+ pealisest, kolooniast turvakodusse jõudnud pikakarvaline kolmevärviline vigase silmaga tiine emane kassike, toitja sõnul oli tal vanust vaid 2 aastat. Matilda ja ta kaaslaste looga saab tutvuda siin: Väga jutukas ja sõbralik kassike poegis turvakodus 18. mail ja kui meie vabatahtlik ei oleks tol hetkel koha peal viibinud, oleks Matilda pisipere lugu saanud väga kurva lõpu. Matilda ei vabastanud ise poegi lootekottidest ega närinud läbi ka nabanööre. Pojukesed olid pesas nii nagu nad just emaüsast olid väljunud ja emme puhastas ja pesi vaid ennast. Ühte poega elule turgutada ei õnnestunud, teisele pealtnäha mittehingavale pojale tegi meie šokis vabatahtlik südamemassaaži ja kuigi pisil oli ellujäämise lootust vähe, oli tegu tõelise võitlejaga. Alla andis hoopis teine, palju suurema ja tugevamana tundunud pojuke. Matilda koos oma kahe ellujäänud pisipojaga kolis hoiukodusse, kus ootab nüüd poegade kojusaatmist, et siis ise samuti endale õige pere leida ja kodutee käppade alla võtta. Rasketest oludest tulnud endile kolooniakiisu vää. Koju kiibituna, steriliseerituna ja vaktsineerituna. Saanud parasiiditõrje. Matilda läheb koju lepingu ja loovutustasuga, huvilistel palume eelnevalt täita ankeet, mille leiab siit: Kaasavaraks saab Matilda RC stardikomplekti ja päris isikliku passi. Huvi korral kirjuta , helista 58370708 või saada sõnum FBsse. Me ei suuda muuta tervet maailma, küll aga ühe endise kolooniakassi oma. Lepi aeg kokku ja tule Matildale külla 🙂

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇪🇪Kuressaare
Shelter
MTÜ Saaremaa Lemmikloomade Turvakodu
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Bringing Matilda home

What you'll need for Matilda 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 Matilda

What life with Matilda looks like

Matilda is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at MTÜ Saaremaa Lemmikloomade Turvakodu in Kuressaare.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Matilda, answered.

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