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Paija

Female · Adult · 9 years

Paija is already a bit senior, gentle, and calm cat. Paija isn't exactly friendly to strangers at first, but may start purring after a while, and really enjoys being petted. This affectionate feline is looking for a forever home for retirement where she can live in peace and enjoy affection.

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27.5.2026: Paija on jo hieman vanhemmanpuoleinen, kiltti ja rauhallinen kissarouva. Paija ei ihan suuna päänä ole vieraita ihmisiä vastassa, vaan saattaa alkuun vähän ujostella, mutta lämmettyään tykkää kovasti rapsutuksista. Tämä herttainen leidi etsii eläkepäivilleen seesteistä loppuelämän kotia, jossa saa elää tasaista arkea ja nauttia hellyydenosoituksista.

Size
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Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
HESY
Living with Paija
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by HESY · Helsinki
More cats in Helsinki →More cats in Finland →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Paija home

What you'll need for Paija in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
  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 Paija

What life with Paija looks like

Paija is a adult cat waiting at HESY 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 Paija, answered.

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