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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 11 years

Hello, I was born in February 2015 as a so-called "meat lamb" in a large herd in the Hunsrück. My life hung by a thread from the moment I was born, as my mother passed away shortly after my birth. Raising orphan lambs on bottles is a lot of work, which isn't economically viable for most livestock operations. Unfortunately, almost all lambs are born in the winter, and without a mother, they almost always die a cruel death by starvation or freezing. But I was incredibly lucky – the son of our then caretaker, Christine, saw me during a Sunday walk with his family. I was already bleating pitifully from hunger. Luckily, the family was horrified when the shepherd said I, the little bundle of wool, wouldn't survive the night. And you won't believe this – they called Christine immediately and brought me to her. Christine had already gotten milk powder from the farm vet, and I was bottle-fed by her. And then every two hours, even at night… That was five years ago, and as you can see, I've grown into a sturdy ram. Of course, I was neutered early so I can live in the herd without producing offspring. Would you like to be my godmother/godfather?

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Hallo, ich bin im Februar 2015 als sogenanntes „Fleischschaf“ in einer großen Herde im Hunsrück geboren worden. Mein Leben hing bereits im Alter von einem Tag am seidenen Faden, weil meine Mama kurz nach meiner Geburt starb. Waisenlämmer mit der Flasche groß zu ziehen ist sehr viel Arbeit, die sich für rein wirtschaftlich orientierte Tierhaltungen nicht rechnet. Beinahe alle Lämmer kommen unglücklicherweise auch im Winter zur Welt, Lämmer ohne Mutter sterben fast immer den grausamen Hungertod bzw. erfrieren. Ich hatte aber ein Riesenglück – der Sohn von unserer damaligen Betreuerin Christine traf den Schäfer auf dem Sonntagsspaziergang mit seiner Familie und sie sahen mich – ich blökte schon jämmerlich vor Hunger. Zum Glück war die Familie entsetzt, als der Schäfer meinte, ich kleines Wollbündel werde die Nacht nicht überleben. Und weißt Du was? Sie riefen sofort bei der Christine an und brachten mich dort hin. Da hatte Christine schon Milchpulver bei der Hoftierärztin besorgt und ich wurde von ihr aus der Flasche versorgt. Und das dann die erste Woche alle zwei Stunden, auch nachts… Das ist jetzt schon fünf Jahre her, wie Du siehst, ist aus mir ein stattlicher Bock geworden. Natürlich wurde ich frühzeitig kastriert, damit ich in der Herde leben kann, ohne dass es Nachwuchs gibt. Möchtest Du meine Patin/mein Pate sein? Jetzt Patenschaftserklärung ausfüllen

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Drolshagen
Shelter
Schutzengel für Tiere e.V.
Living with Eddie
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About Eddie

What life with Eddie looks like

Eddie is a medium-sized senior mixed breed animal waiting at Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. in Drolshagen.

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 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.

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Adopting Eddie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Eddie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. 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 — Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. 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 Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. 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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