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Ruta

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 10 years

August 22, 2023 Ruta is a determined cat who likes to lie in the shelter's sofa from a little distance. Likes the other cats in the shelter. However, she is a bit reserved and does not want to be petted yet. She would like to have a cat companion at home. Ruta must never be let out near busy roads. Would you like to learn more about Ruta? Send in an interest application and we will contact you. More pictures, videos and the opportunity to visit her are available upon request.

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22 augusti, 2023 Ruta är en bestämd kisse, ligger gärna i stödhusses soffa på lite avstånd från stödhusse. Gillar hemmets övriga katter. Dock lite reserverad o vill inte bli klappad än. Hon vill ha en kattkompis i hemmet. Ruta får under inga omständigheter släppas ut nära trafikerade vägar.Vill du veta mer om Ruta? Skicka in en intresseanmälan så kontaktar vi dig. Fler bilder, videor samt möjlighet att besöka henne finns vid intresse.

Size
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Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇸🇪Sweden
Shelter
HKK Kalmar
Living with Ruta
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ruta home

What you'll need for Ruta in week one.

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  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 Ruta

What life with Ruta looks like

Ruta is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at HKK Kalmar in Sweden.

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 Sweden

Swedish shelters require an adoption application and home visit. Animals are chipped, vaccinated, and sterilized. Cross-border placements within the EU use the standard pet passport.

Sweden, Sweden — browse more cats in Sweden.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ruta, answered.

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