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Nikke

Mixed Breed · Male

Approximately 4-year-old male cat Nikke is looking for a forever home. Nikke is a black and white cat, a 'teddy bear-like gentle giant'. Nikke is a domestic cat rescued from the streets at the beginning of the year, who has been in a foster home practicing indoor cat life and getting to know people little by little. In the foster home, Nikke has had a few kitten friends for some time, whom he has taken very gently into his care and as a playmate. Nikke is still somewhat shy and timid, but has progressed nicely in his domestication during his time in the foster home. It would be great to get him to continue training in his forever home and his own human group. Nikke seems very calm and gentle. When hungry, however, a more determined side emerges and when playing games, there is enough energy. Nikke dares to come quite close to a person and dares to take treats from the hand, but does not let himself be touched yet. However, playing with cat friends, sleeping and caring is everyday business. Nikke is clean and in addition to quiet relaxation, he also has a playful side as long as there are suitable playmates. It is also a favorite pastime to look out the window and snoop or sleep on a glazed balcony. Nikke is very interested in other cats and the adaptation to new cat friends has gone very well. Nikke needs a home where there is already a playful cat friend or more, or he would prefer to move to a new home with another familiar cat from the same foster home or two. Nail trimming and hair brushing will have to be learned at some point in the new home, because Nikke does not let himself be touched yet. In the foster home, Nikke is used to school-age children and the sounds of an apartment building. Probably he would best suit a home where there are no very small children. As Nikke is still looking for trust in people and life, a slightly more peaceful home environment could support this.

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Arviolta noin 4 vuoden ikäinen poikakissa Nikke etsii loppuelämän kotia. Nikke on väritykseltään mustavalkoinen, ’nallekarhumaisen lempeä jättiläinen’. Nikke on alkuvuodesta ulkoa pelastettu maatiaiskissa, joka on sijaiskodissa harjoitellut sisäkissan elämää ja tutustunut pikkuhiljaa ihmisiin. Sijaiskodissa Nikellä on ollut jo jonkun aikaa kavereinaan pentukissoja, jotka hän ottanut erittäin lempeästi hoivaansa ja leikkikaveriksi. Nikke on vielä osin arka ja säikky, mutta edistynyt hienosti sijaiskotiaikanaan kesyyntymisessä. Olisi hienoa saada hänet pian jatkamaan harjoittelua loppuelämän kotiinsa ja omaan ihmislaumaansa. Nikke vaikuttaa hyvin rauhalliselta ja lempeältä. Nälkäisenä hänestä tulee kuitenkin esiin tomerampi puoli ja leikkeihin innostuessaan virtaa löytyy. Nikke rohkenee tulla jo melko lähelle ihmistä ja uskaltaa ottaa herkkuja kädestä, mutta koskea ei vielä anna. Kissakavereiden kanssa leikkiminen, nukkuminen ja hoivaaminen on kuitenkin jokapäiväistä puuhaa. Nikke on sisäsiisti ja rauhallisen oleilun lisäksi hänestä löytyy myös leikkisämpi puoli kunhan on sopivia leikkikavereita. Mieluisaa puuhaa on myös ikkunasta ulos katselu ja lasitetulla parvekkeella tähyily tai nukkuminen. Nikke on hyvin kiinnostunut toisista kissoista ja sopeutuminen uusiin kissakavereihin on sujunut todella hienosti. Nikke tarvitsee kodin, mistä löytyy valmiiksi sopivan leikkisä kissakaveri tai useampikin tai hän voisi mieluiten muuttaa uuteen kotiin yhdessä toisen samasta sijaiskodista lähtevän tutun kissan tai kahdenkin kanssa. Kynsienleikkuutta ja turkin harjausta tulee opetella aikanaan uudessa kodissa, koska vielä Nikke ei anna itseään koskea. Sijaiskodissa Nikke on tottunut kouluikäisiin lapsiin ja kerrostalon ääniin. Todennäköisesti hänelle sopisi parhaiten sellainen koti, missä ei ole ihan pieniä lapsia. Niken vielä hakiessa luottamusta ihmisiin ja elämään voisi hieman rauhallisempi kotiympäristö tukea tätä.

Size
Small
Age
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Location
🇫🇮Ksesy
Shelter
KSESY -- Keski-Suomen Elainsuojeluyhdistys
Living with Nikke
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by KSESY -- Keski-Suomen Elainsuojeluyhdistys · KsesyLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Nikke home

What you'll need for Nikke in week one.

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  1. 01
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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Nikke

What life with Nikke looks like

Nikke is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at KSESY -- Keski-Suomen Elainsuojeluyhdistys in Ksesy.

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.

Ksesy, Finland — browse more cats in Finland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nikke, answered.

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