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Pihlaja

Mixed Breed · Female

Pihlaja is a shy girl who was trapped from the population and brought to the house in September 2022. Pihlaja easily hides when a person enters the room, but is not aggressive. She may tame over time. Pihlaja lives in the fireplace room.

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Pihlaja on arka tyttönen, joka on populaatiosta loukutettu talolle syyskuussa 2022. Pihlaja menee herkästi piiloon ihmisen tullessa huoneeseen, mutta ei ole agressiivinen kuitenkaan. Ehkä ajan kanssa kesyyntyisi. Pihlaja asustaa takkahuoneessa.

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🇫🇮Finland
Shelter
Vaasan Kissatalo
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Bringing Pihlaja home

What you'll need for Pihlaja 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

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    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 Pihlaja

What life with Pihlaja looks like

Pihlaja is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Vaasan Kissatalo in Finland.

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.

Finland, Finland — browse more cats in Finland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pihlaja, answered.

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