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Elton

Mixed Breed · Male

Warning: All animals will only be rehomed in species-appropriate husbandry. This means that Elton (gray, 2nd from the left) has only been with us for a short time, yet we know him well since he was here before and was able to move into a wonderful home. Unfortunately, his last partner has passed away, and the owners, with heavy hearts, decided to stop husbandry. Elton was born in 2022 and has only known outdoor living. He lived with a partner until now but has developed into a real harem leader among us. He loves his girls, who also adore him, and keeps a close eye on the rabbits in the adjacent enclosure to ensure no one gets any wrong ideas. Although he is a ram, Elton is very alert, active, and character-strong. We do not exclude other males as fellow animals, as this is simply a character issue, and Elton openly communicates whether he likes the other animal or not. Elton is curious, interested, and friendly towards humans. Of course, Elton has been neutered. Elton is a beautiful rabbit but a ram. They are bred because they are cute and sell well, but they belong to so-called suffering breeds. With appropriate husbandry (and Elton has the best prerequisites), these animals can also live to a very old age.

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Hinweis: Alle werden nur in artgerechte Haltung vermittelt. Das bedeutet bei Elton Elton (grau, 2ter v. l.) ist noch nicht lange bei uns und dennoch kennen wir ihn schon seit 2 Jahren, denn er war schon mal bei uns und durfte in ein wundervolles Zuhause ziehen. Leider ist seine letzte Partnerin inzwischen verstorben und die Halter haben sich schweren Herzens dazu entschieden, mit der Haltung aufzuhören. Elton wurde 2022 geboren und kennt nur die Außenhaltung. Er lebte bisher nur mit einer Partnerin, hat sich bei uns aber zu einem echten Haremsführer entwickelt. Er liebt seine Mädels, wird von diesen auch sehr angehimmelt und hat die Kaninchen im Nachbargehege immer gut im Blick, damit da auch niemand auf falsche Gedanken kommt. Obwohl er ein Widder ist, ist Elton sehr wachsam und aktiv und charakterstark. Dennoch schließen wir Jungs als Artgenossen nicht aus, da das einfach Charaktersache ist und Elton ganz offen kommuniziert, ob er das Gegenüber gut findet oder nicht. Menschen gegenüber ist Elton neugierig, interessiert und kontaktfreudig. Natürlich ist Elton kastriert. Elton ist ein wunderschönes Kaninchen aber ein Widder. Sie werden gezüchtet, weil sie süß und gut verkäuflich sind aber gehören zu den sog. Qualzuchten. Bei einer entsprechenden Haltung (und Elton hat die besten Voraussetzungen) können aber auch diese Tiere ein sehr hohes Alter erreichen.

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Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Landkreis Freising
Living with Elton
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Landkreis Freising · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

About Elton

What life with Elton looks like

Elton is a adult mixed breed rabbit waiting at Tierheim Landkreis Freising 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Elton, answered.

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