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Eddie

Male · Adult · 4 years

Eddie is a lively and curious guinea pig that explores his surroundings with great interest. With his fluffy appearance and charming personality, he quickly wins the hearts of his human companions. Eddie is energetic, agile, and skilled, providing entertainment with his cheerful and sometimes cheeky nature. He is affectionate and gentle with his caregivers, but due to his natural instincts, he is initially a bit skittish and vigilant. Once he has gained trust, his social and outgoing side comes to the fore. We are looking for a home for Eddie with at least one suitable companion, as guinea pigs are very social animals and solitary housing is not permitted in Switzerland. Together with his friends, Eddie can live out his natural behaviors and lead a happy guinea pig life.

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Eddie ist ein aufgewecktes und neugieriges Meerschweinchen, das seine Umgebung aufmerksam erkundet. Mit seinem flauschigen Aussehen und seinem charmanten Wesen gewinnt er schnell die Herzen seiner Menschen. Eddie ist lebhaft, flink und geschickt unterwegs und sorgt mit seiner fröhlichen und manchmal auch frechen Art für Unterhaltung. Gegenüber seinen Bezugspersonen zeigt er sich lieb und sanft, bleibt aber aufgrund seines natürlichen Wesens anfangs etwas schreckhaft und wachsam. Hat er Vertrauen gefasst, kommt seine soziale und gesellige Seite zum Vorschein. Für Eddie suchen wir ein Zuhause mit mindestens einem passenden Artgenossen oder einer passenden Artgenossin, denn Meerschweinchen sind sehr soziale Tiere und eine Einzelhaltung ist in der Schweiz nicht erlaubt. Gemeinsam mit seinen Gefährten kann Eddie seine natürlichen Verhaltensweisen ausleben und ein glückliches Meerschweinchenleben führen

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇨🇭Basel
Shelter
Tierheim beider Basel
Living with Eddie
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierheim beider Basel · Basel

Listed 1 month ago

About Eddie

What life with Eddie looks like

Eddie is a adult animal waiting at Tierheim beider Basel in Basel.

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

🇨🇭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.

Basel, Switzerland — browse more animals in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Eddie, answered.

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