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Male · Adult · 7 years

Black cat shelter arrived after the owner's death along with 9 other cats. Since the relatives knew nothing about the cats - neither where the gray-haired ones came from, nor what they were suffering from, nor their age, the rest is just our assumptions. Tako in this group of cats could be with a brother Ano - both are as similar as two water drops in appearance and temperament. Of course, they don't stay together - they are individuals. In the first days we couldn't even tell them apart, both had such a bad state of teeth that inflamed fangs stuck out of their mouths and they looked like vampires. Now the kittens are cleaned and recovered. Tako, at least the shelter, where these cats have been provided with almost VIP apartments for three months - a separate room where all freely move around, is still described as shy, quiet, more withdrawn. Of course, they can be approached, loved, and if spoken to slowly and calmly, they may even play a little, grabbing a mouse. Suitable for adoption only by people with experience in cat care, without small children, in a quiet living environment.

Read original (lv)

Ogļmelnais runčvīrs patversmē nonāca pēc saimnieces nāves kopā ar vēl 9 kaķiem. Tā kā radinieki neko par kaķiem nezināja stāstīt – nedz, no kurienes nākuši sirmgalves mājoklī, nedz ar ko slimojuši vai cik veci, tad tālākais ir tikai mūsu minējumi. Tako šajā kaķu pulciņā varētu būt kopā ar brāli Ano – abi līdzīgi kā divas ūdenspiles kā izskatā, tā tempermentā un uzvedībā. Tiesa, kopā abi neturas – individuālisti. Pirmajās dienās brāļus pat atšķirt nespējām, abiem aizlaisto zobu stāvoklis bija tāds, ka iekaisušie ilkņi līda no mutes ārā un viņi līdzinājās vampīreļiem. Tagad jau runčuki sakopti un atkopti. Tako, vismaz patversmē, kur jau trešo mēnesi šiem kaķiem ir teju VIP apartamenti nodrošināti – atsevišķa istaba pa kuru visi brīvi pārvietojas, joprojām raksturojams kā bikls, kluss, vairāk sevī ierāvies. Tiesa, viņu var sapaijāt, samīļot un, ja lēni, mierīgi ar viņu parunātos, pat mazliet paspēlētos, kādu pelīti paķerot. Piemērots adopcijai tikai cilvēkiem ar pieredzi kaķu aprūpē, bez maziem bērniem, klusinātā dzīves vidē.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇱🇻Riga
Shelter
Labās Mājas
Living with Tako
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Labās Mājas · Riga

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Tako home

What you'll need for Tako 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 Tako

What life with Tako looks like

Tako is a adult cat waiting at Labās Mājas in Riga.

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 Latvia

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.

Riga, Latvia browse more cats in Latvia.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tako, answered.

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