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Vanilia, Helsinki

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

A 4-year-old female cat named Vanilla was trapped in early August from a population-based background. Vanilla is still very timid and spends her daytime hours hiding under the sofa with her friend Hissi, who was also trapped from the same population. When approached, she growls nervously, but can tolerate being in the same room as the human inhabitants. She ventures into the bathroom and explores her surroundings more at night. Sometimes she will peek into the kitchen at night to see what the humans are doing. Vanilla enjoys her food and never seems to be so hungry that she can't pick and choose what she eats, and it seems that Vanilla is part of the team with pieces in the sauce. Vanilla is otherwise healthy, but her eyes have been runny since the beginning. However, the veterinarian's examination did not reveal any inflammation. A sample was taken for infectious diseases, and the results are still pending. After arriving at the foster home, Vanilla has urinated on the sofa a few times, but it does not seem to be a symptom of illness. Vanilla and Hissi get along well under the sofa and provide each other with comfort. They could go to the same home for the rest of their lives. Due to her timid nature, Vanilla needs a quiet home where she can be patiently introduced to indoor cat life. Vanilla is not suitable for a family with children, at least not at this time. Vanilla is being given away dewormed, chipped, neutered, and vaccinated. FIV/FeLV tests were negative. If you feel strongly that Vanilla is your cat,

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Noin 4-vuotias Vanilia on elokuun alussa loukutettu populaatiotaustainen pieni tyttökissa. Vanilia on vielä hyvin arka ja viettääkin päiväsaikaan elämäänsä sohvan alla piilossa samasta populaatiosta loukutetun kaverinsa Hissin kanssa. Lähestyttäessä hän vielä sähisee herkästi, mutta pystyy olemaan samassa huoneessa ihmisasukkaiden kanssa. Hän uskaltautuu vessaan ja öisin enemmänkin tutkailemaan ympäristöään. Välillä hän saattaa myös iltaisin tulla kurkkimaan oven pielestä ihmisasukkaiden keittiöpuuhia. Ruoka maistuu Vanilialle hienosti. Koskaan ei ole niin nälkä, etteikö voisi vähän valikoida syömisiään ja vaikuttaakin siltä, että Vanilia kuuluu tiimiin paloja kastikkeessa. Vanilia on muuten terve, mutta silmät ovat rähmineet alusta asti. Eläinlääkärin tutkimuksissa ei kuitenkaan paljastunut ainakaan tulehdusta. Tartuntatautien varalta otettiin näyte, jonka tulosta odotellaan vielä. Ensikotiin tulon jälkeen Vanilia on muutaman kerran pissannut sohvalle, mutta toistaiseksi ei vaikuta sairauden oirekäyttäytymiseltä. Vanilia ja Hissi viihtyvät yhdessä sohvan alla ja tuovat toisilleen turvaa. He voisivatkin lähteä yhdessä samaan loppuelämän kotiin. Arkuuden vuoksi Vanilia tarvitsee rauhallisen kodin, jossa jaksetaan kärsivällisesti totuttaa hänet sisäkissan elämään. Lapsiperheeseen Vanilia ei ainakaan tämänhetkisen arvion mukaan sovi. Vanilia luovutetaan madotettuna, sirutettuna, leikattuna ja rokotettuna. FIV/FeLV -testit olivat negatiiviset. Jos tuli vahva tunne, että Vanilia on juuri sinun kisu,

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇮Helsinki
Shelter
Kissojensuojelu.fi
Living with Vanilia, Helsinki
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Vanilia, Helsinki home

What you'll need for Vanilia, Helsinki 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
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    Covered Litter Box

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Vanilia, Helsinki

What life with Vanilia, Helsinki looks like

Vanilia, Helsinki is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Kissojensuojelu.fi in Helsinki.

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.

Helsinki, Finland — browse more cats in Finland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Vanilia, Helsinki, answered.

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