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Pukka

Female

From the Siamese cat Pukka, there emerges a true personality. The grooming sessions certainly please these cats, but the contentedness of Pukka also appreciates its own peace. She would also, if necessary, inform if the boundaries set by her are being broken. Pukka is not given to families with small children. We still don't precisely know what Pukka would make of other cats, and whether she would prefer to be the sole cat or seek a feline companion.

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Puolipitkäkarvaiselta Pukalta löytyy omaa tahtoa. Rapsutukset kyllä kelpaavat neidille, mutta seesteisyydestä nauttiva Pukka arvostaa myös omaa rauhaa. Hän osaakin tarvittaessa kertoa, jos hänen asettamansa rajat rikotaan. Pukkaa ei luovuteta pienten lasten perheeseen. Vielä emme tarkalleen tiedä mitä Pukka muista kissoista tuumaa, ja viihtyisikö hän parhaiten ainoana kissana vai tarvitseeko kissakaverin.

Size
Age
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
HESY
Living with Pukka
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by HESY · Helsinki

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Pukka home

What you'll need for Pukka 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 Pukka

What life with Pukka looks like

Pukka 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 Pukka, answered.

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