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Aurora

Degu · Female · Young · 3 years

Aurora is a curious and active female degu who loves to explore her surroundings. She is initially shy around people but with patience she gains trust and takes treats from your hand cautiously. For her new home Aurora desperately wants a suitable degu companion to explore an exciting, spacious enclosure together. This should have many climbing and activity options as well as a large digging area so she can fulfill her natural needs.

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Aurora ist eine neugierige und aktive Degudame, die ihre Umgebung gerne erkundet. Menschen gegenüber ist sie anfangs noch etwas schüchtern. Mit etwas Geduld fasst sie jedoch Vertrauen und nimmt Leckereien bereits vorsichtig aus der Hand. Für ihr neues Zuhause wünscht sich Aurora unbedingt ein passendes Degu-Gspändli, mit dem sie gemeinsam ein spannendes, grosszügiges Gehege erkunden kann. Dieses sollte über viele Kletter- und Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten sowie einen grossen Buddelbereich verfügen, damit sie ihren natürlichen Bedürfnissen nachgehen kann.

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇨🇭Zürich
Shelter
Zürcher Tierschutz
Living with Aurora
  • ✕Spayed
Cared for by Zürcher Tierschutz · ZürichLearn about Degu →

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About Aurora

What life with Aurora looks like

Aurora is a young adult degu animal waiting at Zürcher Tierschutz in Zürich.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Aurora far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Zürich, Switzerland — browse more animals in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Aurora, answered.

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