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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 5 months 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

Paperwork, vet checks and transport rules differ by species and by country. Ask the shelter what is included and what you will need to arrange before you commit.

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?: Sometimes. Whether a rabbit can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V. what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Elfriede already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: What a rabbit comes with (vet checks, vaccinations, identification, paperwork) varies by shelter and species. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V. directly what is included and what Elfriede still needs.
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.