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Paula

Mixed Breed · Female

Paula is a sprightly black-and-white energy package who, at night, romps around with her sisters and during the day, while people are around, stares intently at the caregivers’ activities with a determined look. Paula comes from a colony population but is still a bit cautious when it comes to unfamiliar cats. On the one hand, she’s curious and playful; on the other, she’s still somewhat distrustful. She doesn’t let any strange cat—not part of her own group—get close, yet she hasn’t started picking fights either. Paula is playful and loves to chase toys, and sometimes even wrestle with Pamela and Paloma, so definitely make sure there’s a lively feline companion waiting for her at home. It’s best to take your time getting to know her and proceed at the cats’ pace, as Paula is still somewhat reserved by nature. Paula might also be ready to move to a new home accompanied by a familiar feline friend. Paula watches people from the sidelines and may even peek around corners to investigate further, because deep down, she’s naturally curious. She doesn’t let anyone touch her and doesn’t dare eat treats straight from a human’s hand, though she’ll happily gobble up candies placed near or right in front of her nose—though perhaps with a bit of a wary glance and a hiss if someone gets too close and seems overly curious. Paula is slippery and feisty to handle, but usually avoids or flees if a person seems too intimidating. She’s fascinated by feather toys and might even try to grab them occasionally. The best way to continue socializing her would be gradually, integrating it into the routines of her new home. While living at the shelter, Paula has been an omnivore, and food has been served in active bowls to discourage begging. Paula also enjoys small toys that she can kick around and toss about like prey in her own space. Her beautiful little snub nose is still shy, but she’s active and playful—and her new home should be patient and calm so that this lady can learn to trust and adjust comfortably to life as a pet. If you could offer Paula a safe and loving home, please fill out the adoption application carefully. We’ll only process and respond to applications that are completed thoroughly.

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Paula on sähikäinen mustavalkoinen energiapakkaus, joka öisin riehuu siskojensa kanssa ja päivisin ihmisten aikana tuijottaa tuimalla katseellaan hoitajien touhuja. Paula on peräisin populaatiosta mutta on vähän varovainen vielä vieraiden kissojen seurassa. Hän on toisaalta utelias ja leikkisä, mutta toisaalta vielä hieman epäluuloinen. Vierasta kissaa, joka ei ole omaa porukkaa, Paula ei laske lähelle mutta riitaa ei ole alkanut haastamaan. Paula on leikkisä ja tykkää olla hippasilla ja joskus painiakin Pamelan ja Paloman kanssa, joten ehdottomasti kotoa täytyy löytä reipas kissakaveri. Tutustuttamiseen on hyvä käyttää aikaa ja edetä kissojen ehdoilla koska Paula on luonteeltaan vielä hieman varautunut. Paula voisi myös lähteä uuteen kotiin jo tutun kissakaverin kanssa. Paula seuraa sivusta ihmisten tekemisiä ja saattaa tulla vähän tutkimaan perästäkin kulman taakse, sillä hän on pohjimmiltaan kuitenkin utelias. Paula ei anna koskettaa eikä uskalla syödä nameja kädestä, mutta syö kyllä nenun eteen tai lähistölle tarjolle jätetyt karkit – vaikkakin ehkä vähän mulkoillen ja liian lähellä ihmettelevälle ihmiselle sähisten. Paula on liukas ja pippurinen käsitellä, mutta yleensä väistää tai pakenee jos ihminen on liian pelottava. Huiskalelut kiinnostavat, ja joskus saattaa kokeilla ottaa leluja kiinnikin. Kesyttelyä olisi mukavinta jatkaa oman kodin rutiinien opettelun lomassa. Paula on ollut toimitilalla asuessaan kaikkiruokainen, ja ruoka on tarjottu aktiiviastioista hotkimisen estämiseksi. Paula pitää myös pikkuleluista joita voi omissa oloissaan potkumurhata ja heitellä kuin saalista. Kaunis pikku nokinenä on vielä arka, mutta aktiivinen ja leikkisä ja oman kodin olisikin oltava kärsivällinen ja rauhallinen, jotta leidi saa opetella luottamusta ja lemmikin elämään sopeutuminen sujuisi mukavasti. Jos sinulla olisi tarjota Paulalle turvallinen ja rakastava koti, täytä adoptiohakemus huolellisesti. Käsittelemme ja vastaamme vain huolellisesti täytettyihin hakemuksiin.

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

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Paula home

What you'll need for Paula 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 Paula

What life with Paula looks like

Paula is a 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 Paula, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Paula?
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 Paula on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Paula 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Paula 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 Paula 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 Paula 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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