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Melba

Mixed Breed · Female

Melba is an estimated two-year-old, mixed-breed female cat who enjoys the company of other cats and spends time cuddling and snuggling with her friends. Melba thinks food tastes best in good company and often eats at the same time or even from the same bowl as her friend Jaspi. Melba is curious, but has not yet ventured to play with humans, although she follows them with interest. She is generally well-behaved, but touch is still too exciting for her. Handling has been successful when necessary, although hissing objections have been received whenever she was petted or otherwise handled. Fortunately, her hands are not frightening, and Melba agrees to eat treats from a spoon when offered. Melba just needs to be made clear that the person nearby does not want to do anything unpleasant to her, and then she sits with her eyes wide open, watching. She likes to watch the world go by from the window and also follows people's activities from a visible place, but sometimes retreats from too close a human and other noise to her hiding place. A good climbing tree with nice nooks to explore would be something Melba would enjoy. She would appreciate a home where the needs of an anxious cat are understood, and she could learn to live with humans in peace. Melba has been found to be FIV-positive, which is why she can only be adopted by another FIV-positive cat. Melba could also move to a home with a familiar feline companion, with whom she has lived on the premises, or to another FIV-positive cat who is social and knows how to appreciate a cuddly friend. It would be important for all potential home candidates to learn about the risks of the immunodeficiency virus in advance. An FIV-positive cat can live a long, healthy, and normal life if cared for properly, as long as the cat's basic and health needs are taken care of.

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Melba on arviolta pari-vuotias, populaatiotaustainen, pienehkö tyttö joka tykkää toisten kissojen seurasta ja viettää kavereitten kanssa aikaa kiehnäten ja halaillen. Melban mielestä ruokakin maistuu parhaiten hyvässä seurassa, ja syö usein samaan aikaan tai jopa samasta kupista, kuin kaverinsa Jaspi. Melba on utelias, muttei ole vielä uskaltautunut leikkimään ihmisen kanssa vaikka seuraakin vierestä mielenkiinnolla. Hän on peruskiltti mutta kosketus on vielä liian jännittävää. Käsittely on kuitenkin tarvittaessa onnistunut, vaikka sähiseviä vastalauseita on tullut leidiltä palautteena aina, kun häntä piti kopittaa tai muuten jotenkin hoitaa. Kädet eivät itsessään onneksi ole kauhistuttavia vaan Melba suostuu syömään esim. herkkutahnaa lusikalta tarjottuna. Melballe täytyy vain tehdä selväksi, että vieressä häärivä ihminen ei halua tehdä hänelle mitään epämiellyttävää jolloin tytteli istuu silmät killillä vieressä ihmettelemässä. Hän tykkää katsella maailman menoja ikkunasta ja seuraa myös ihmisten touhuja näkyvältä paikalta, mutta välillä väistää liian lähelle tulevaa ihmistä ja muuta hälinää pesäkoloon. Hyvä kiipeilypuu jossa on kivoja koloja tutkittavaksi olisikin varmasti Melban mieleen. Toiveissa olisi koti, jossa ymmärretään aran kissan tarpeita ja kissa saisi rauhassa opetella ihmisen kanssa yhteiseloa. Melba on todettu FiV-positiiviseksi, jonka takia häntä ei voida luovuttaa kuin Fiv-kissan kaveriksi. Melba voisikin muuttaa omaan kotiin myös tutun kissakaverin kanssa, joiden kanssa on asunut toimitilalla tai toisen, Fiv-kissan kaveriksi joka on sosiaalinen ja osaa arvostaa halikaveria. Immuunikatoviruksen riskeihin tutustuminen etukäteen olisi tärkeää kaikilta kotiehdokkailta. Fiv-kissa voi elää hyvin hoidettuna normaalin, hyvän ja pitkänkin elämän kun huolehditaan kissan perus- ja terveydellisistä tarpeista. Mikäli Melba herättää kiinnostusta, täytä adoptiohakemus huolellisesti ja jutellaan asioista lisää. Kerro hakemuksessasi millainen koti ja perhe kissaa luonanne odottaisi, ja mitä kissalta lemmikkinä odotat. Käsittelemme ja vastaamme vain huolellisesti täytettyihin hakemuksiin.

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🇫🇮Tampere
Shelter
Kissojen Katastrofiyhdistys KKY ry
Cared for by Kissojen Katastrofiyhdistys KKY ry · TampereLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Melba home

What you'll need for Melba 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
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    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 Melba

What life with Melba looks like

Melba is an adult mixed breed cat waiting at Kissojen Katastrofiyhdistys KKY ry in Tampere.

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.

Tampere, Finland — browse more cats in Finland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Melba, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Melba?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Kissojen Katastrofiyhdistys KKY ry handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Melba on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Melba if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Kissojen Katastrofiyhdistys KKY 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Melba 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 Melba 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 Kissojen Katastrofiyhdistys KKY ry early rather than rehoming privately; they know Melba 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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