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Pihka ja Ruska

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

Girls have been adopted in a family for 5 years and returned to KKY due to changing circumstances at the end of summer -25. Now they have been in their first home for 4 months and have already gotten used to the ways and are becoming more confident each in their own way. However, they still cannot be touched, but they already take treats from the hand. Ruska is an 8-year-old curious and dominant girl. She guards her food and initially had a watch, so she does not eat her sister's food either. Ruska needs a quiet environment, but is already used to music and the sound of the TV. She plays with balls occasionally and also sometimes with a rope. In the evenings, Ruska becomes verbally expressive when the owner goes to sleep, so she shouts and talks for a while. She also enjoys running between rooms just in the evenings. Ruska has a tendency to stress and initially bit her paws bare, as seen in the photo. She has medication to stabilize her emotions. Pihka is slowly warming up and still mostly enjoys being under the sofa or bed. Although she now, during mealtime, is moving around with her sister on her paws. And now she has even started making sounds. Although small and delicate. And sometimes she looks to see what I'm doing. Pihka doesn't play much other than around the tower shown in the picture, but has indeed shown some progress in playing and may sometimes get a small nibble. Both girls take treats from the hand, but they still can't be stroked. The girls would fit best in a calm family or a single-person household with proper routines. Not suitable as a pet for young children.

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Tytöt ovat olleet adoptoituna perheessä 5 vuotta ja palautuivat olosuhteiden muuttumisen takia takaisin KKY:lle loppu kesällä -25. Nyt ovat olleet ensikodissa 4 kuukautta ja tottuneet jo tapoihin ja rohkaistuneet kumpikin mukavasti. Vielä ei kuitenkaan saa koskea, mutta nameja otetaan jo kädestä. Ruska on utelias ja vallaton 8-vuotias neiti. Perso ruoalle ja alkuun saikin vahtia, ettei syö myös siskonsa ruokia. Ruska tarvitsee rauhallisen ympäristön, mutta on tottunut musiikin ja telkkarin ääniin. Hän leikki hiukan palloilla silloin tällöin ja hiukan myös narulelulla. Iltaisin aukeaa Ruskan sanallinen arkku, kun emäntä menee nukkumaan, niin hetken huudellaan ja jutellaan. Myös juoksemista huoneiden välillä hiukan harrastetaan juuri iltaisin. Ruskalla taipumusta stressiin ja hän nuoli alkuaikoina jalkansa paljaaksi, kuten kuvasta näkyy. Hänellä lääkitys tasaamaan tunnetiloja. Pihka on hitaasti lämpenevää sorttia ja viihtyy edelleen enimmäkseen sohvan tai vuoteen alla. Tosin on nykyään jo ruoka-aikaan siskonsa kanssa pyörimässä jaloissa. Ja nyt on ruvennut äänikin löytymään. Tosin pieni ja hentoinen. Ja tulee välillä katsomaan mitä touhuan. Pihka ei paljoa leiki muuta kuin kuvassa olevan tornin ympärillä, mutta on kyllä osoittanut vapautumista leikkienkin suhteen ja saattaa silloin tällöin saada pienen hepulin. Kummatkin ottavat namin kädestä, mutta silittää ei vielä saa. Tytöt sopisivat parhaiten rauhalliseen perheeseen tai yhden hengen talouteen, jossa on rutiinit kohdallaan. Ei pienien lapsien lemmikiksi.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇮Tampere
Shelter
Kissojen Katastrofiyhdistys KKY ry
Cared for by Kissojen Katastrofiyhdistys KKY ry · TampereLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Pihka ja Ruska home

What you'll need for Pihka ja Ruska in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
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    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Pihka ja Ruska

What life with Pihka ja Ruska looks like

Pihka ja Ruska is a small 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 Pihka ja Ruska, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pihka ja Ruska?
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 Pihka ja Ruska on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pihka ja Ruska 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 Pihka ja Ruska 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 Pihka ja Ruska 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 Pihka ja Ruska 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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