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Beethoven

Male

Beethoven, a small breed of rabbit, was taken in as a found animal in early September. We are now seeking a loving and caring home for this little guy. Beethoven needs a companion animal, a large enclosure, and daily exercise to thrive. The minimum requirements for enclosure size can be found here. He currently enjoys indoor living but can be acclimated to outdoor living during warmer months. When outdoors, it is important to ensure Beethoven cannot dig out of his enclosure and that protection from predators is provided. Shade areas must also be available. Various hiding spots such as sleeping burrows and enrichment elements are essential. Since rabbits are observation animals, not cuddly ones, they prefer to spend time with their own kind rather than humans. Beethoven is also quite reserved around people. As Beethoven is a product of a breeding program that is considered inhumane (see below), regular ear checks by a veterinarian are recommended or necessary. This breed is a product of inhumane breeding practices. The resulting morphological and/or physiological changes can lead to behavioral issues and physical suffering for the animals. According to § 11b of the Animal Welfare Act, breeding such animals is prohibited. Lop rabbits suffer from the consequences of their crooked ear canals: they are prone to hearing problems, limited communication with other rabbits, and have a significantly increased risk of ear and dental diseases. Regular veterinary ear and dental exams, long-term medication, and even ear canal surgery may be necessary. More information on the problems of lop rabbits can be found here. When animals suffer due to their anatomy, it is considered inhumane breeding. As advocates for animals, we reject such breeding practices. Pet owners who support such breeding are acting irresponsibly.

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Der kleine Beethoven kam Anfang September als Fundtier in unsere Obhut. Nun suchen wir ein liebevolles und fürsorgliches Zuhause für den kleinen Kerl. Für ein artgerechtes Zuhause braucht Beethoven mindestens ein Partnertier, eine großen Unterbringung und täglichen Freilauf. Die Mindestanforderungen bezüglich der Maße der Unterbringungen finden Sie hier. Momentan genießt er die reine Innenhaltung, kann aber während der wärmeren Monate auch an die reine Außenhaltung gewöhnt werden. Bei der Außenhaltung ist zu beachten, dass Beethoven nicht durch ausbuddeln entweichen kann und dass Schutz vor Fressfeinden gewährleistet ist. Auch auf Schattenplätze muss geachtet werden. Verschiedene Rückzugsmöglichkeiten wie Schlafhöhlen sowie Strukturelemente zur Unterhaltung dürfen nicht fehlen. Da es sich bei Kaninchen nicht um Kuschel-, sondern Beobachtungstiere handelt, verbringen sie lieber Zeit mit ihren Artgenossen als mit uns Menschen. Auch Beethoven zeigt sich bei Menschenkontakt eher zurückhaltend. Da Beethoven einer Qualzucht entstammt (s.u.), sind regelmäßige Ohrkontrollen durch einen Tierarzt zu empfehlen bzw. notwendig. Diese Tierrasse entstammt einer Qualzucht. Die züchtungsbedingten morphologischen und/oder physiologischen Veränderungen können zu Verhaltensstörungen führen und sind mit körperlichen Leiden und Schmerzen für die Tiere verbunden. Laut § 11b Tierschutzgesetz ist die Zucht solcher Tiere verboten.Widderkaninchen leiden an den Folgen ihres abgeknickten Ohrkanals: Sie neigen zu Hörproblemen, eingeschränkter Kommunikation mit Artgenossen und haben ein deutlich erhöhtes Risiko für Ohr- und Zahnerkrankungen. Regelmäßige, tierärztliche Ohr- und Zahnuntersuchungen, eine medikamentöse Dauertherapie bis hin zu Operationen der Gehörgänge können nötig sein. Hier finden Sie weitere Informationen zu den Problemen der Widderkaninchen.Wenn Tiere anatomisch bedingt leiden, handelt es sich um eine Qualzucht. Als Anwält*innen der Tiere lehnen wir diese ab. Tierhalter*innen, die solche Zuchten unterstützen, handeln unverantwortlich.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Tierheim Hamburg
Living with Beethoven
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Hamburg · Hamburg

Listed 2 weeks ago

About Beethoven

What life with Beethoven looks like

Beethoven is a large adult rabbit waiting at Tierheim Hamburg in Hamburg.

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

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.

Hamburg, Germany — browse more rabbits in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Beethoven, answered.

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