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Zeltene

Female · Adult · 8 years

Cats will understand - there are sometimes cat females who are loving, affectionate, but only as long as they want. If there is no mood, there will be no affection. Zeltene in our opinion is one of those types. A big, beautiful, nice cat with her own personality. Truth be told, when Zeltene got a little sick and had to be given medicine, we found out that actually the nice one is also a big coward and, due to threatening hissing and threatening with her paw, hides shyly, a gentle natured cat. It is only with her new owners that the true character of Zeltenes will be discovered. Right now, we think that the beautiful cat can be adopted by a family without small children and with experience in "cat keeping". You will have Zeltene as both a loving cat, a playful cat, a coward, and a lady with an opinion, in short - a fine cat! The Jelgava shelter Zeltene arrived after her owner was placed in a nursing home, "Good Home" - after the floods caused by the storm, which flooded Jelgava.

LV·Show original

Kaķinieki sapratīs – mēdz būt tādas kaķdāmas, kuras ir mīļas, sirsnīgas, bet tikai tik ilgi, cik pašas to vēlēsies. Ja noskaņojuma nebūs, arī nekādas mīļošanās nebūs. Zeltene, mūsuprāt, ir no tādām mincēm. Liela, skaista, branga kaķenīte ar savu raksturiņu. Tiesa, kad Zeltene mazliet sasirga un nācās zāles dot, atklājām, ka patiesībā brangule ir arī liela bailule un aiz draudīgās šņākšanas un draudēšanas cirst ar ķepu, slēpjas bikla, maigas dabas mince. Tā kā to īsto Zeltenes raksturu uzzinās vien viņas jaunie saimnieki. Šobrīd lēšam, ka skaisto minci adoptēt var ģimenē bez maziem bērniem un ar pieredzi “kaķkopībā”. Jums Zeltene būs gan mīļkaķis, gan jautrkaķis, gan bailule, gan dāma ar viedokli, īsāk sakot – feina kaķene! Jelgavas patversmē Zeltene nonāca pēc tam, kad viņas saimnieci ievietoja pansionātā, “Labajās mājās” – pēc vētras raisītajiem plūdiem, kas appludināja Jelgavu.. .

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇱🇻Riga
Shelter
Labās Mājas
Living with Zeltene
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Labās Mājas · Riga

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Zeltene home

What you'll need for Zeltene 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 Zeltene

What life with Zeltene looks like

Zeltene 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 Zeltene, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zeltene?
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 Zeltene on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zeltene 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 Zeltene 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 Zeltene 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 Zeltene 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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