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Degu

Mixed Breed · Male

Akira’s partner has unfortunately passed away, so he is urgently looking for a new home with fellow degus. Akira is relatively tame for a degu and loves running in his exercise wheel. Email: Opens in a new window. The data protection and terms of use of the service provider apply.

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Akira´s Partnerin ist leider verstorben, deshalb sucht er dringend ein neues Zuhause mit Artgenossinnen. Akira ist für einen Degu relativ zutraulich und liebt es in seinem Laufrad zu rennen. E-mail: Öffnet in neuem Fenster. Es gelten die Datenschutz- und Nutzungsbestimmungen des Dienstanbieters.

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🇩🇪Celle
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Tierschutz Celle
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Listed 4 months ago

About Degu

What life with Degu looks like

Degu is a adult mixed breed animal waiting at Tierschutz Celle in Celle.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Degu 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

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.

Celle, Germany — browse more animals in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Degu, answered.

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