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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Mesi is a gentle cat who values human companionship on his own terms. Mesi is a 7-year-old Scottish straight male cat who arrived at the association as a home changer for reasons beyond his control. Despite his stern expression, he is a gentle prankster. Mesi warms up slowly to new places and does not enjoy being in people's arms very much. However, he is involved in everyday life by lounging nearby and watching people's activities. Mesi comes over for petting and makes a loud meowing sound when he wants attention or food. In addition, Mesi talks to himself, and he cannot be a quiet companion. Mesi also needs his own space and can often be found lounging on the glazed balcony. This has become Mesi's favorite place, so it would be a plus in a new home as well. In addition to watching neighbors and hunting insects, playing, climbing into unexpected places, and hiding are meaningful activities for him. It is also good to have running space, because when evening hepul attacks, Mesi runs back and forth between two climbing trees. Despite this, Mesi knows how to relax and often joins in watching TV or taking a nap. Mesi enjoys being stroked on the cheeks and head. Despite his need for attention, this gentleman is very self-assured. When Mesi's patience wears thin and he doesn't understand when someone stops, Mesi may slap or nip. For this reason, Mesi would best suit a home with only adults. However, Mesi does not shy away from new people; he often throws himself at everyone's feet to cuddle. Loud guests have not scared Mesi either; he has observed events or retreated to his own peace. Mesi has no experience with other pets because in his previous home he was the only cat. Lifting, brushing and trimming nails are activities that Mesi finds unpleasant, but tolerable in short parts. Due to his breed, osteochondrodysplasia may cause bone or cartilage changes in Mesi, as well as resulting joint pain. The new owner should be aware of how to recognize and treat the cat's pain. During the time at the foster home, no pain behavior has been observed in Mesi. Because of the structure of his head, Mesi's eyes water a lot and sometimes his breathing whistles or wheezes. In the spring, Mesi had coughing that was probably caused by respiratory distress and pollen. Such symptoms should also be kept an eye on in the future and consulted with a veterinarian if necessary. Occasional vomiting of hairballs has occurred in the previous home and now at the foster home. During the summer, Mesi has had malt rations for a few days that he likes very much. With these and daily brushing, vomiting has stopped almost completely. Constipation has also been observed in Mesi, which is why he eats Gastrointestinal fibre response food. Wet food was a challenge with Mesi in the previous home, and Mesi did not eat it for a long time. During the summer, Mesi began to eat wet food as well, and its amount will be increased gradually. Due to constipation, Mesi uses levolac and psyllium preparations. They taste good with delicious paste and Mesi already knows how to wait for his morning and evening treats. With these measures, play and ensuring water intake, constipation symptoms have eased. It should also be monitored and treated in the new home. However, Mesi makes a good-mannered companion for a quiet or more active home.

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Mesi on lempeä kissaherra, joka arvostaa ihmisseuraa omilla ehdoillaan. Mesi on 7-vuotias scottish straight uros, joka saapui yhdistykselle kodinvaihtajana itsestään riippumattomista syistä. Myrtsistä ilmeestään huolimatta hän on lempeä hassuttelija. Mesi lämpenee hitaasti uusille paikoille eikä viihdy juurikaan ihmisten sylissä. Herra on kuitenkin mukana arjessa makoilemalla lähettyvillä ja vahtimalla ihmisten touhuja. Mesi tulee viereen silitettäväksi ja kovalla maukumisella kertoo, kun tahtoo huomiota tai ruokaa. Tämän lisäksi Mesi puhelee itsekseen, eikä hänestä saa hiljaista seuralaista. Mesi kaipaa myös omaa tilaa ja usein hänet löytää makoilemasta lasitetulta parvekkeelta. Siitä on muodostunut Mesin lempipaikka, joten sellainen olisi plussaa myös uudessa kodissa. Naapureiden vahtimisen ja ötököiden metsästämisen lisäksi leikkiminen, yllättäviin paikkoihin kiipeily ja piiloutuminen ovat mielekkäitä puuhia. Juoksutilaa olisi myös hyvä olla, sillä iltaisin hepulien iskiessä Mesi juoksee kahden kiipeilypuun väliä edestakaisin. Tästä huolimatta Mesi osaa myös ottaa rennosti ja liittyy usein seuraan katselemaan telkkaria tai päivälevolle. Poskien ja pään alueen silittämisestä Mesi nauttii kovasti. Hellyydestään huolimatta tämä herra on hyvin omanarvontuntoinen. Kun Mesin mitta tulee täyteen huomiota, eikä ihminen ymmärrä lopettaa, Mesi saattaa läpsäistä tai näykkäistä. Tämän vuoksi Mesille sopisi parhaiten koti, jossa on vain aikuisia. Uusia ihmisiä Mesi ei kuitenkaan vierasta, vaan heittäytyy kaikkien jalkoihin söpöilemään. Kovaäänisetkään vieraat eivät ole säikäyttäneet Mesiä, vaan hän on tarkkaillut tapahtumia tai painellut omaan rauhaansa. Muista lemmikeistä Mesillä ei ole kokemusta, sillä aiemmassakin kodissaan hän on ollut ainoana kissana. Nostelu, harjaaminen ja kynsien leikkaus ovat Mesin mielestä vastenmielisiä puuhia, mutta siedettäviä lyhyissä osissa. Mesille saattaa rotunsa takia kehittyä osteochondrodysplasian aiheuttamia luusto- tai rustomuutoksia, sekä niistä seuraavia nivelkipuja. Uudella omistajalla olisi hyvä olla tietoa kissan kivun tunnistamisesta ja hoitamisesta. Sijaiskodissa olon aikana Mesillä ei ole tullut ilmi kipukäyttäytymistä. Pään rakenteen takia Mesin silmät rähmivät paljon ja ajoittain hengitys pihisee tai vinkuu. Mesillä epäilläänkin olevan alkavaa astmaa. Mikäli nykyinen satunnainen yskiminen muuttuisi viikoittaiseksi tai tiheämmäksi, tulisi astmalääkkeiden aloitusta harkita. Mesillä on ilmennyt myös ummetusta, jonka takia hän syö Gastrointestinal fibre response ruokaa. Märkäruuan kanssa on aiemmassa kodissa ollut haasteita, eikä Mesi syönyt sitä lainkaan pitkään aikaan. Kesällä Mesi on alkanut syömään myös märkäruokaa ja sen määrää lisätään vähitellen. Ummetuksen takia Mesillä on käytössä myös levolac- ja psyllium -valmisteet. Ne maistuvat hyvin herkkutahnan kanssa ja Mesi osaakin jo odottaa aamu- ja iltaherkkujaan. Näillä toimilla, leikityksellä ja veden saannin varmistamisella ummetusoireilu on helpottanut. Sen seuraamista ja hoitamista tulee jatkaa myös uudessa kodissa. Mesistä saa kuitenkin hyväkäytöksisen seuralaisen rauhalliseen tai menevämpäänkin kotiin.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
Rekku Rescue ry
Cared for by Rekku Rescue ry · HelsinkiLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Mesi home

What you'll need for Mesi 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 Mesi

What life with Mesi looks like

Mesi is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Rekku Rescue ry in Helsinki.

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.

Helsinki, Finland browse more cats in Finland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mesi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mesi?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Rekku Rescue ry handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mesi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mesi if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Rekku Rescue 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Mesi 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 Mesi 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 Rekku Rescue ry early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mesi 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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