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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 6 years

October 26, 2020, a friendly but very social cat arrived at the shelter, approximately 6 years old at the time of arrival. His owner moved from Sõmera Care Home to the city of Saaremaa Vald and the boy was left to be fed by the staff of the care home. No cat should live outdoors, especially one that is friendly, affectionate, and loves people, unfortunately for Šurik, there were no other options... It was good that we managed to get Šurik into the shelter, because he wouldn't have lasted much longer outside. Šurik is FIV positive, like most unneutered stray cats, in addition, his coronavirus test was also positive, so it's not really a surprise that his health condition was as it was. This big and soft cat deserves a life free of health problems and we do everything possible to make that happen for him. Šurik eats food that supports sensitive digestion and it works well for him. He needs a good and attentive home where he can get attention and be fed exactly as much as he wants. For now, the foster home mother can provide everything needed, but the foster home is unfortunately not a permanent home... Šurik with his gentle and shy character is not a fighter for human attention, so a very large group of four-legged beings would not suit him. For every cat, there is someone somewhere, and we sincerely hope that Šurik's person is somewhere and that this post reaches him. Šurik is neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. Šurik goes home with an agreement and adoption fee, interested persons need to fill out a questionnaire in advance, which you can find here: If you think that this cute, friendly moggie is exactly your cat, then write, send a message via FB messenger or even better, call 58370708 to pass on all the news to Šurik. Come meet Šurik! We cannot change the whole world, but we can at least save one cat that was left without an owner.

Read original (et)

26.10.2020 Sõmeralt turvakodusse jõudnud tagasihoidlik, kuid väga sõbralik kass, vanus tuleku hetkel umbes 6 aastat. Tema toitja kolis Sõmera Hooldekodust linna Saaremaa Valssi ja poiss jäi hooldekodu personali toita. Ükski kass ei peaks elama ainult õues, eriti sõbralik ja paimaias ja inimest armastav, kahjuks Šuriku jaoks muud varianti ei olnud… Oli hea, et Šurikule turvakodusse koha nuputasime, sest õues ei oleks ta enam kaua vastu pidanud. Šurik on FIV positiivne nagu suur osa kastreerimata tänavakõutsidest, lisaks on positiivne ka tema coronatest, seega polegi tegelikult mingi ime, et ta tervislik olukord oli selline nagu oli. See suur ja muhe kass on väärt terviseprobleemidest vaba elu ja me teeme kõik endast oleneva, et seda talle võimaldada. Šurik sööb tundlikku seedimist toetavat toitu ja see töötab tema puhul hästi. Ta vajab head ja hoolivat kodu, kus ta saaks tähelepanu ja paisid täpselt nii palju kui tal endal soovi on. Hetkel suudab hoiukodu perenaine talle kõike vajalikus koguses tagada, aga hoiukodu pole siiski kahjuks päriskodu… Šurik oma leebe ja tagasihoidliku loomuga ei ole kahejalgsete tähelepanu eest võitleja, seega väga suur neljakäpaliste kollektiiv talle ei sobi. Iga kassi jaoks on kusagil keegi ja loodame südamest, et ka Šuriku inimene on kusagil ja et see postitus jõuab ka temani. Šurik on kastreeritud, kiibitud ja vaktsineeritud. Koju läheb Šurik lepingu ja loovutustasuga, huvilistel tuleb eelnevalt täita ankeet, mille leiab siit: Kui leiad, et see kurvasilmne sõbralik mõmm on just täpselt sinu kass, siis kirjuta , saada sõnum FB messengeri või hoopis helista 58370708 anname Šurikule kõik teated edasi Lepi kokku aeg ja tule Šurikule külla! Me ei suuda muuta kogu maailma, ühe toitjata ja kodutuks jäänud kassi oma aga küll.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇪🇪Kuressaare
Shelter
MTÜ Saaremaa Lemmikloomade Turvakodu
Living with Šurik
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Šurik home

What you'll need for Šurik 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
  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 Šurik

What life with Šurik looks like

Šurik is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at MTÜ Saaremaa Lemmikloomade Turvakodu in Kuressaare.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Šurik, answered.

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