Gästrike Katthem
Valbo, Sweden
Animals at this shelter
No residents currently listed.
How to adopt from Gästrike Katthem
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Find a match
Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.
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Get in touch
Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.
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Application
Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.
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Meet & greet
Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.
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Home check
Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.
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Adoption day
Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.
Process and fees vary by shelter — contact Gästrike Katthem directly for specifics.
About
About Gästrike Katthem
Gästrike Katthem is a rescue based in Valbo, Sweden.
Adoption process
Adopting from Valbo
Swedish shelters require an adoption application and home visit. Animals are chipped, vaccinated, and sterilized. Cross-border placements within the EU use the standard pet passport.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Gästrike Katthem directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.
For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Sweden, see our Sweden import guide.
Nearby
Other shelters in Sweden
Gästrike Katthem is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Sweden. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- Akutgruppen för Katter (9 animals)
- Avesta Katthem — Avesta (5 animals)
- Bergslagens Katthem — Smedjebacken (5 animals)
- Djurens Chans (5 animals)
- Djurens Vanner Goteborg (76 animals)
- Djurens Vänner Stockholm (3 animals)
- Djurhemmet i Aggarp — Svedala
- Djurskyddet Bill & Bull Söderhamn (13 animals)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gästrike Katthem located?
Gästrike Katthem is in Valbo, Sweden.
How many animals does Gästrike Katthem have available for adoption?
Gästrike Katthem currently has 0 animals listed on TailHarbor. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Gästrike Katthem?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Gästrike Katthem directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Gästrike Katthem handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. Swedish shelters require an adoption application and home visit. Animals are chipped, vaccinated, and sterilized. Cross-border placements within the EU use the standard pet passport.
Can I adopt from Gästrike Katthem if I live in another country?
Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Gästrike Katthem typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.
Is Gästrike Katthem a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Gästrike Katthem is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.
What is the adoption fee at Gästrike Katthem?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Gästrike Katthem directly. Typical fees in Sweden cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Gästrike Katthem via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.