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Tuija

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 9 years

Tuija came to the shelter when an elderly cat was moved to a nursing home in a group of five cats in the spring of 2022. Tuija is shy around people, but not at all aggressive, she just tends to move away. She gets along well with other cats and would probably love to have a feline companion in her own home or have one of her familiar roommates join her! Tuija is estimated to have been born in 2017, but may be a bit older than estimated. She lives in the fireplace room.

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Tuija tuli talolle vanhuksen jouduttua palvelutaloon viiden kissan ryhmässä keväällä 2022. Tuija on arka ihmistä kohtaan, mutta ei lainkaan aggressiivinen ennemmin vain väistää sivummalle. Viihtyy hyvin muiden kissojen seurassa ja varmasti tykkäisi, kun omassa kodissa olisi kissakaveri odottamassa tai joku tutuista huonekavereista lähtisi mukaan! Tuijan on arvioitu syntyneen vuonna 2017, mahdollisesti on hieman arvioitua vanhempi. Asustaa takkahuoneessa.

Size
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇫🇮Finland
Shelter
Vaasan Kissatalo
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Bringing Tuija home

What you'll need for Tuija 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 Tuija

What life with Tuija looks like

Tuija is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Vaasan Kissatalo in Finland.

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 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tuija, answered.

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