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Simmu

Mixed Breed · Male

2022, Simeon, also known as Siimu, left our group. He was a cat whose rescue story is still remembered by the volunteers from that time. In 2012, Kassikaitse was informed that a red cat had been staying in the basement of an apartment building on Turu tn for a long time. A volunteer went to catch the cat with a transport trap. After a lot of sweating, the cat was caught, the trap's doors were securely checked, everything was fine, and the cat was quickly taken to the car. Before reaching the car, it seemed like the trap had become significantly lighter. Continuing towards the car, suddenly there was a red cat on the road. At first, they couldn't understand that the cat had escaped from the transport trap, because the door was closed. Then it turned out that one of the back locks had come loose and the cat had slipped out. This happened when the cat was heavy and the locks weren't properly secured; the base would then stretch the lock open. It was a big disappointment. Anyway, a few days later the cat was finally caught again and after the veterinary visits, he was returned to the young people who had told about him. And in this good home, he lived until this summer. The home wrote: Simmu always had something like street cats' feline immunodeficiency or whatever it's called, an immune deficiency. Amazing that he lived so long without problems. But gradually, tumors began to appear, which did not heal, and eventually the claws started to rot, we tried, but there was no healing, and in the end, he went crazy and we put him to sleep. He was with us for 10 years. Anyway, it's always good to hear about the fate of the cats we rescued in the early days of Kassikaitse.

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2022.a. lahkus meie hulgast Simeon ehk Siimu. Tema on kass, kelle päästmise lugu on tolle aja vabatahtlikul siiani meeles. 2012.a. anti Kassikaitsele teada, et ühes Turu tn kortermaja keldris redutab hulga aega juba üks punane kass. Vabatahtlik läks transpordipuuriga kassi püüdma. Suure higistamise järel sai kass puuri, puuriuksed kindlalt üle kontrollitud, kõik oli korras ja ruttu kassi autosse viima. Enne autosse jõudmist tundus, et puur nagu oleks oluliselt kergemaks läinud. Ikka edasi auto suunas ja siis järsku oli tee peal punane kass. Algul ei saanud arugi, et kass on transpordipuurist väljas, sest uks oli ju kinni. Ja siis selgus, et üks tagumistest klambritest oli lahti tulnud ja kass välja imbunud. See toimub siis, kui kass on raske ja klambrid pole väga korralikult kinnitatud, põhi venitab siis klambri lahti. No oli suur pettumus. No igatahes järgmistel päevadel saadi kiisu ikka kätte ja peale kliinikuvisiite jäigi ta noorte juurde, kes temast teada andsid.Ja selles heas kodus elas ta kuni selle suveni. Kodu kirjutab: Simmul oli nagu tänavakassidel ikka kassi-aids või kuidas seda nimetatakse, immuunsuspuudulikkus. Ime, et niikaua muretult ära elas. Aga vaikselt hakkasid tekkima kärnakesed, mis ei paranenud ja lõpus hakkas küünte ümbert mädanema, mässasime küll, aga paranemist polnud ja lõpuks läks hulluks ja lasime magama panna. 10 aastat oli meiega. Igatahes on alati hea kuulda kasside saatusest, keda me päästsime Kassikaitse algaastatel.

Size
Age
Location
🇪🇪Tartu
Shelter
MTÜ Tartu Kassikaitse
Living with Simmu
  • Neutered
Cared for by MTÜ Tartu Kassikaitse · TartuLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Simmu home

What you'll need for Simmu 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
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    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
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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

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    €30–60

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About Simmu

What life with Simmu looks like

Simmu is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at MTÜ Tartu Kassikaitse in Tartu.

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 Estonia

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

Tartu, Estonia browse more cats in Estonia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Simmu, answered.

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