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Female · Young · 2 years

Chickpea came to the animal shelter because her owners no longer had the time for her. She then lived for some time with an older rabbit named Chickpea, who later moved to a place with a younger animal. And then Ingo came. Ingo was found outside, fortunately in good health. It was clear right away that the curious gentleman could be a suitable partner for the established and interested female rabbit. So we decided to introduce the two. And behold: The two were a perfect match from the start. Both are very curious and friendly. Ingo even likes a little cuddling. They are an alert and well-matched team. They wish for an exciting enclosure, outdoors, where they can dig to their heart's content. With fresh treats, they are easily coaxed out of their shells and spoiled.

Read original (de)

Chickpea kam ins Tierheim, weil ihre Besitzer*innen keine Zeit mehr für sie hatten. Im Tierheim lebte sie dann einige Zeit mit einem älteren Kaninchen-Herrn zusammen, welcher später zu einem gleichaltrigen Tier gezogen ist. Und dann kam Ingo. Ingo wurde draussen gefunden, glücklicherweise in gutem Gesundheitszustand. Schnell war klar, dass der neugierige Herr ein passender Partner für die aufgestellte und interessierte Kaninchendame sein könnte. So haben wir eine Zusammenführung der beiden gewagt. Und siehe da: Die zwei waren von Anfang an ein Herz und eine Seele. Beide sind sehr neugierig und zutraulich. Ingo mag sogar ein wenig Kuscheleinheiten. Sie sind ein aufgewecktes und eingespieltes Team. Sie wünschen sich ein spannendes Gehege, in Aussenhaltung, in welchem sie nach Lust und Laune buddeln können. Mit frischen Leckereien lassen sie sich gern aus der Reserve locken und verwöhnen.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇨🇭Zürich
Shelter
Zürcher Tierschutz
Living with Chickpea
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✕Has special needs
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Cared for by Zürcher Tierschutz · Zürich

Listed 1 month ago

About Chickpea

What life with Chickpea looks like

Chickpea is a small young adult rabbit waiting at Zürcher Tierschutz in Zürich.

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.

Note from the shelter: Bonded pair - must be adopted together with Ingo

🇨🇭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 rabbits in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Chickpea, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Chickpea?
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 Chickpea on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Chickpea 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 Chickpea 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 Chickpea 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 Chickpea 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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