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Gans Martin

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 17 years

Martin was born in February 2009. He arrived on the farm in September 2009 with his partner Claudia, who unfortunately passed away in the winter of 2013. Martin was lucky not to have ended up as a "Christmas dinner," which is unfortunately the norm for geese. Martin and Claudia were inseparable – geese remain faithful to their partners for life and live monogamously. Martin suffered greatly after Claudia’s death. Alone – without a new partner – he would have died from his grief within a short time. We therefore had to find a new partner for him quickly. From one partner, we ended up with two – Martina and Nofretete. With his two partners, Martin was now happy and content. But Martina also passed away after about half a year on our farm. Martin and Nofretete miss their partner, but the death of Martina has brought the two even closer together. In May 2013, a new, larger enclosure with a small pond was completed for the geese. On December 30, 2014, Martin died of an infection. He had been treated by the vet for several days, but his condition continued to worsen. His beloved Nofretete was with him and kept watch over him even through the night. Geese are very loyal animals and had the opportunity to say goodbye to their Martin in peace.

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Martin wurde im Februar 2009 geboren. Er kam im September 2009 mit seiner Gefährtin Claudia, die leider im Winter 2013 gestorben ist, auf den Hof. Martin hatte das Glück, nicht als „Weihnachtsbraten“ zu enden, wie es leider für Gänse die Normalität ist. Martin und Claudia waren unzertrennlich – Gänse bleiben sich ein Leben lang treu und leben monogam. Martin litt sehr unter Claudia’s Tod. Alleine – ohne neue Gefährtin – wäre er binnen kürzester Zeit an seiner Trauer gestorben. Wir mußten also schnellstens eine neue Gefährtin für ihn finden. Aus einer Gefährtin wurden zwei – Martina und Nofretete. Mit seinen beiden Frauen war Martin nun wieder glücklich und zufrieden. Doch auch Martina starb nach ca. einem halben Jahr bei uns auf dem Hof. Martin und Nofretete vermissen ihre Gefährtin, doch der Tod von Martina hat die beiden noch näher zusammen gebracht. Für die Gänse wurde im Mai 2013 ein neuer, größerer Auslauf mit kleinem Teich fertig gestellt. Am 30. Dezember 2014 starb Martin an einer Infektion. Er wurde bereits seit mehreren Tagen vom Tierarzt behandelt, trotzdem ging es ihm immer schlechter. Seine geliebte Nofretete war bei ihm und hat auch die Nacht über noch bei ihrem toten Freund Wache gehalten. Gänse sind sehr treue Tiere und so hatte sie Gelegenheit, sich in aller Ruhe von ihrem Martin zu verabschieden.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 17 years
Location
🇩🇪Irmenach
Shelter
Tierlebenshof Hunsrück-Mosel e.V.
Cared for by Tierlebenshof Hunsrück-Mosel e.V. · IrmenachLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

About Gans Martin

What life with Gans Martin looks like

Gans Martin is a small senior mixed breed animal waiting at Tierlebenshof Hunsrück-Mosel e.V. in Irmenach.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Gans Martin 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.

Irmenach, Germany — browse more animals in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gans Martin, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gans Martin?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierlebenshof Hunsrück-Mosel e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gans Martin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gans Martin 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 Tierlebenshof Hunsrück-Mosel e.V. what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Gans Martin 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 Tierlebenshof Hunsrück-Mosel e.V. directly what is included and what Gans Martin still needs.
What happens if Gans Martin 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 Tierlebenshof Hunsrück-Mosel e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gans Martin 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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