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Ellen

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 10 years

Hello, I am a "Milchschaf" and I come from a small sheep farm near the Lower Rhine, where I was born in winter 2015/2016 together with my sadly deceased companion Tony. He was a bottle lamb, which are unfortunately particularly sensitive, especially if they do not get the so-called Biestmilch. This is the very first milk that sheep mothers normally give to their lambs right after birth. And bottle lambs often don't get it because sheep mothers sometimes do not survive the birth. Tony was raised by the farmer's godchild with a bottle, and therefore the farmer had no qualms about not selling Tony to the butcher. This happens to all ram lambs under one year old, except for the few that are lucky enough to live for a while as a stud ram in a sheep herd. In April 2016, Petra from Schutzengel für Tiere was looking for an older ram lamb so that a ram in the Simmern sheep herd did not have to travel alone to the Uniklinik for castration. It is very difficult to find a ram lamb in the spring because all ram lambs are usually sacrificed at Easter. But Tony was still there. The farmer was also happy that he could now give him to Schutzengel für Tiere. We sheep are herd animals, and it is not good to transport a sheep alone. That's why I was allowed to go with him, puuhh, that was a huge blessing. Petra only needed 60 € to pay for Tony and me together. As you can see, I have become a rather large ewe. I would be very happy if you became my godparent/godfather! Now fill out the patronage agreement.

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Hallo, ich bin ein „Milchschaf“ und stamme aus einer kleinen Schäferei am Niederrhein, wo ich im Winter 2015/2016 geboren wurde zusammen mit meinem leider schon verstorbenen Gefährten Tony. Er war ein Flaschenlamm, die sind leider besonders empfindlich von ihrem Immunsystem her, besonders wenn sie die sogenannte Biestmilch nicht bekommen haben. Das ist die allererste Milch, die die Schafmamas normalerweise kurz nach der Geburt an ihre Lämmer geben. Und die Flaschenlämmer bekommen sie oft nicht, weil Schafmamas manchmal die Geburt eben nicht überleben. Tony war vom Patenkind des Schäfers mit der Flasche aufgezogen worden und deshalb hatte der Schäfer zum Glück Skrupel, den Tony an den Metzger zu verkaufen. Das passiert nämlich normalerweise mit allen Bocklämmern im Alter von weniger als einem Jahr. Bis auf die paar, die das Glück haben, für einige Zeit als Zuchtbock in einer Schafherde leben zu dürfen. Im April 2016 war Petra von Schutzengel für Tiere auf der Suche nach einem älteren Bocklamm, damit ein Bock in der Simmerner Schafherde nicht allein zur Kastration in die Uniklinik fahren musste. Im Frühjahr ein Bocklamm zu finden, ist aber sehr schwierig, weil alle Bocklämmer Ostern zum Opfer fallen. Tony war aber zum Glück noch da. Der Schäfer freute sich auch, dass er ihn nun an Schutzengel für Tiere abgeben konnte. Wir Schafe sind Herdentiere und deshalb ist es gar nicht gut, ein Schaf alleine zu transportieren. Deshalb durfte ich auch mit, puuhh, das war ein Riesenglück. Petra brauchte auch nur 60 € für den Tony und mich zusammen zu bezahlen. Wie Du siehst, bin ich inzwischen eine stattliche Schafdame geworden. Ich würde mich sehr freuen, wenn Du meine Patin/ mein Pate wirst! Jetzt Patenschaftserklärung ausfüllen.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Drolshagen
Shelter
Schutzengel für Tiere e.V.
Living with Ellen
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. · DrolshagenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

About Ellen

What life with Ellen looks like

Ellen 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 Ellen 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

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.

Drolshagen, Germany — browse more animals in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ellen, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ellen?
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 Ellen on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ellen if I live in another country?
Sometimes. Whether a animal can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Ellen already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
What a animal 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 Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. directly what is included and what Ellen still needs.
What happens if Ellen 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 Ellen 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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