How do I contact the shelter about Tin?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Rekku Rescue ry handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Tin if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Rekku Rescue ry 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 Tin 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 Tin 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 Rekku Rescue ry early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tin 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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Tin

Mixed Breed · Female · Kitten · 5 months

Playful Tin is looking for a home with enough patience for socializing an anxious cat. The sensitive period for socialization of kittens is around 2-7 weeks of age. Unfortunately, Tin and her sister Rin were only taken in by Rekku's care at about 8 weeks old. The mother, who aggressively defended her kittens and was skeptical of humans, did not help with socialization. The foster home managed to restore the mother's trust in humans and the kittens' habituation to humans has started well. Tin still does not dare to be petted, let alone cuddled, but she no longer fears the presence of humans and even seeks out company while maintaining a safe distance. Tin's day is filled with play and naps as it should be for a kitten. In addition to her sister and mother, the other cats and people in the foster home are suitable as playmates. Tin has the potential to be a circus cat: a high backflip is no problem, if a feather toy is secured as prey. Tin especially enjoys such games with a human, which temporarily forgets even shyness. Although Tin's habituation to humans has progressed rapidly, there is still work to be done. The purchase of a stuffed toy and commitment to games is a must in a new home. Despite the poor start, Tin has been completely healthy and grown into a beautiful kitten in the foster home. Tin is looking for a home either alone or with her sister Rin. The home should have a lively and kind feline companion to show the way and help build trust in humans. The future home should have an understanding of socializing an anxious cat.

FI·Show original

Leikkisä Tin etsii kotia, jossa riittää kärsivällisyyttä aran kissan sosiaalistamiselle. Kissanpentujen kannalta tärkeä sosiaalistamiskauden herkkä aika ajoittuu noin 2 -7 elinviikon ikään. Harmillisesti Tin pääsi siskonsa Rinin kanssa kissapopulaatiosta Rekkujen hoivaan vasta noin 8 viikon iässä. Sosiaalistamista ei auttanut pentujaan aggressiivisesti puolustava ja ihmisiin epäilevästi suhtautunut emo. Sijaiskodissa emon luottamus ihmisiin saatiin palautettua ja pentujen totutus ihmisiin on päässyt hyvään käyntiin. Tin ei vielä uskaltaudu silitettäväksi, saati sitten syliin, mutta hän ei enää arista ihmisen läsnäoloa ja vaan jopa hakeutuu seuraan pitäen kuitenkin turvallisen välin. Tinin päivä täyttyy leikeistä ja päiväunista kuten kissanpennulle kuuluukin. Leikkikavereiksi kelpaa siskon ja äidin lisäksi sijaiskodin muut kissat ja ihmiset. Tinissä on aineksia sirkuskissaksi: korkea voltti takaperin ei ole mikään ongelma, jos sillä varmistetaan sulkalelu saaliiksi. Tin nauttii erityisesti tällaisista leikeistä ihmisen kanssa, jolloin arkuuskin unohtuu hetkellisesti. Vaikka Tinin totutus ihmisiin on edennyt vauhdilla, on siinä vielä työtä. Onkilelun hankinta ja leikkeihin sitoutuminen on ehdoton must uudessa kodissa 😊. Heikohkosta alusta huolimatta Tin on ollut täysin terve ja kasvanut sijaiskodissa upeaksi kissaneidiksi. Tin etsii kotia joko yksin tai yhdessä siskonsa Rinin kansa. Kodissa tulisi olla reipas ja kiltti kissakaveri näyttämässä mallia ja auttamassa rakentamaan luottamusta ihmisiin. Tulevalla kodilla tulisi olla ymmärrystä aran kissan sosiaalistamisesta.

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Age

Kitten · 5 months

Location

🇫🇮Helsinki

Shelter

Rekku Rescue ry

Living with Tin

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About Tin

What life with Tin looks like

Tin is a puppy/kitten mixed breed cat waiting at Rekku Rescue ry in Helsinki.

Kittens are tiny chaos engines for about six months and then mellow rapidly. They need two scheduled feedings, a litter box per cat plus one extra, and somewhere high to climb. Spay/neuter happens around six months — most shelters arrange this before adoption.

🇫🇮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 Tin, answered.

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