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Elfriede

Female · Adult · 5 years

Elfriede is a German dapple and, at around 5 kg, she's quite a big girl. She is very affectionate and currently lives with Reinhold in our foster home.

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Elfriede ist ein deutscher Schecke und mit ca 5 Kg ein großes Mädchen. Sie ist sehr zutraulich und wohnt zusammen mit Reinhold auf unserer Pflegestelle. Inzwischen kann eine

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V.
Cared for by Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V. · Germany

Listed 1 month ago

About Elfriede

What life with Elfriede looks like

Elfriede is a large adult rabbit waiting at Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V. in Germany.

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

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.

Germany, Germany — browse more rabbits in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elfriede, answered.

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