Not confirmed since October 15, 2026

Balduin

Mixed Breed · Male

Male, neutered, born approximately 10/2025, indoor housing. Balduin is something very special—not only because he’s an albino, but also because of his personality. He’s very curious, especially when other guinea pigs take the first step; then he’s always right there joining in. However, he still finds humans quite scary and tries his best to avoid them at all costs. Often, you can observe him carrying small pieces of food into his hideout and eating them there in complete peace. Balduin can move into either a girls’ group or a boys’ group, or relocate together with his friend Falko.

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männlich, kastriert ca. 10/2025 geboren Innenhaltung Balduin ist etwas ganz Besonderes, nicht nur weil er ein Albino ist, sondern auch wegen seines Charakters. Er ist sehr neugierig, vor allem dann, wenn andere Meerschweinchen den ersten Schritt machen, dann ist er immer mit dabei. Menschen findet er jedoch noch sehr gruselig und versucht, ihnen mit allen Mitteln aus dem Weg zu gehen. Oft kann man ihn dabei beobachten, wie er kleine Futterstücke in seine Höhle trägt und sie dort in aller Ruhe verspeist. Balduin kann sowohl in eine Mädchengruppe als auch in eine Jungsgruppe ziehen oder gemeinsam mit seinem Freund Falko ausziehen.

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Location

🇩🇪Speyer

Shelter

Tierheim Speyer

Living with Balduin

✓Neutered

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Listed 5 months ago

About Balduin

What life with Balduin looks like

Balduin is an adult mixed breed animal waiting at Tierheim Speyer in Speyer.

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

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

Paperwork, vet checks and transport rules differ by species and by country. Ask the shelter what is included and what you will need to arrange before you commit.

Speyer, Germany — browse more animals in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Balduin, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Balduin?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Speyer handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Balduin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Balduin if I live in another country?: Sometimes. Whether a animal can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask Tierheim Speyer what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Balduin already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: What a animal comes with (vet checks, vaccinations, identification, paperwork) varies by shelter and species. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask Tierheim Speyer directly what is included and what Balduin still needs.
What happens if Balduin 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 Speyer early rather than rehoming privately; they know Balduin 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.