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TOVA

Domestic Shorthair · Female · Adult · 5 years

TOVA is an adult female cat around 5 years old (born in 2018), who came to us from a small cat colony. In the first few weeks in foster care, she was shy and only came out at night, but she is slowly becoming more comfortable with her surroundings. In the mornings, she comes to eat with the other cats in the foster home, and she enjoys being able to go out a bit in the rural outdoor areas. She likes to relax on the sofa and the cat tree, and she seems to be doing well. She sniffs if someone extends their hand toward her, but she is still quite cautious around people and needs more socialization. TOVA needs a cat-friendly and quiet home with safe outdoor areas.

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Tova er en voksen hunnkatt på ca 5 år (født 2018), som kom til oss fra en liten kattekoloni. De første ukene i fosterhjem gjente hun seg og kom bare frem om natten, men hun blir sakte men sikkert tryggere på omgivelsene sine. Om morgenen kommer hun for å få mat sammen med de andre kattene i fosterhjemmet, og hun nyter å kunne gå ut litt i landlige utemiljøer. Hun slapper gjerne av i sofaen og på klorestativ, og virker trives godt. Hun snuser litt hvis de strekker frem hånden til henne, men er fortsatt ganske skeptisk til mennesker og trenger fortsatt en del sosialisering. Tova må få et kattevant og rolig hjem med trygge uteområder.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇳🇴Bergen
Shelter
Dyrebeskyttelsen Bergen
Living with TOVA
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Dyrebeskyttelsen Bergen · BergenLearn about Domestic Shorthair

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing TOVA home

What you'll need for TOVA 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 TOVA

What life with TOVA looks like

TOVA is a small adult domestic shorthair cat waiting at Dyrebeskyttelsen Bergen in Bergen.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs socialization and patient owner for continued trust building

🇳🇴Adopting from Norway

Norwegian rescues require thorough background checks. Animals leave with a Nordic pet passport and full vetting. Norway is outside the EU so import rules differ slightly — TRACES applies.

Bergen, Norway browse more cats in Norway.

Frequently asked

Adopting TOVA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about TOVA?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dyrebeskyttelsen Bergen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw TOVA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt TOVA if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dyrebeskyttelsen Bergen 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 TOVA 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 TOVA 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 Dyrebeskyttelsen Bergen early rather than rehoming privately; they know TOVA 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 (NO). 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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