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Barney

Male · Adult · 4 years

Barney is looking for a new home with a kind lady after the death of his partner. Barney has always lived with 1-2 female rabbits. He is very compatible and has always taken good care of his ladies. He shouldn't have to stay alone for long. He lives outdoors year-round and should continue to do so. Barney could also bring a few of his things when moving in. Anyone interested in meeting Barney and having a kind rabbit lady can ask for the contact details at our shelter.

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Barney sucht nach dem Tod seiner Partnerin ein neues zuhause mit netter Dame. Barney hat immer mit 1-2 weiblichen Kaninchen zusammengelebt. Er ist sehr verträglich und hat sich immer zart um seine Weibchen gekümmert. Deshabl soll er nicht lange alleine bleiben. Er lebt ganzjährig in Außenhaltung. Das soll auch so bleiben. Barney könnte beim Einzug auch gerne ein paar seiner Sachen mitbringen. Wer Barney kennenlernen möchte und eine nette Kaninchendame hat kann die Kontaktdaten im Tierheim erfragen.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Mülheim
Shelter
Tierheim Mülheim
Living with Barney
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Mülheim · Mülheim

Listed 1 week ago

About Barney

What life with Barney looks like

Barney is a small adult rabbit waiting at Tierheim Mülheim in Mülheim.

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.

Mülheim, Germany — browse more rabbits in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Barney, answered.

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