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Babsi

Unknown · Baby · 10 months

Babsi arrived at the animal shelter with her siblings, unexpectedly increasing the group's size significantly. The young female rabbit was very matted when she arrived at the shelter, so we almost had to shear her completely. Further intensive fur care, once the fur has grown back, will likely be necessary. In her new home, she should already have a large enclosure or rabbit room with at least one nice fellow rabbit waiting for her. Adequate hiding and enrichment opportunities should of course be available.

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Babsi kam unter anderem mit ihren Geschwistern zusammen ins Tierheim, nachdem sie unerwartet auf die Welt kamen und die Gruppe damit stark vergrößerten. Die junge Kaninchendame war bei ihrer Ankunft im Tierheim sehr verfilzt, weshalb wir sie einmal fast komplett scheren mussten. Weitere intensive Fellpflege, wenn das Fell nachgewachsen ist, wird vermutlich notwendig sein. In ihrem neuen Zuhause sollte bereits ein großes Gehege oder ein Kaninchenzimmer mit mindestens einem netten Artgenossen auf sie warten. Ausreichend Versteck- und Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten sollten selbstverständlich zur Verfügung stehen. Rassebedingt ist bei Babsi viel Fellpflege notwendig, da ihr Fell mitunter schnell verfilzt ist eine

Size
Large
Age
Baby · 10 months
Location
🇩🇪Bonn
Shelter
Tierheim Bonn
Cared for by Tierheim Bonn · Bonn

Listed 2 months ago

About Babsi

What life with Babsi looks like

Babsi is a large puppy/kitten rabbit waiting at Tierheim Bonn in Bonn.

Rabbits are social animals — most shelters recommend adopting them in bonded pairs rather than alone. They need fresh hay daily, several hours of out-of-cage time, and rabbit-safe spaces to explore. They live eight to twelve years, longer than many people expect.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Bonn, Germany browse more rabbits in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Babsi, answered.

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