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Gertrude

Unknown · Young · 1 year

Gertrude was dropped off with us along with a few other hedgehogs. Now that she has successfully undergone her necessary flea treatment, she can start looking for a new home. According to the original age estimate, Gertrude should be just over a year old, but given her slightly duller eyes, we assume she might be a bit older. She is more reserved around people and finds direct contact rather bothersome. However, she gets along well with her fellow animals. In her new home, she should have a large enclosure or a hedgehog room waiting for her. Ideally, there should already be at least one friendly fellow animal waiting for her. Alternatively, if available, she could also move out with a suitable fellow animal from our shelter. This animal was surrendered to the shelter.

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Gertrude wurde mit einigen weiteren Meerschweinchen bei uns abgegeben. Nun hat sie ihre notwendige Milbenbehandlung überstanden und kann sich auf die Suche nach einem neuen Zuhause machen. Laut der ursprünglichen Altersangabe soll Gertrude erst etwas über ein Jahr alt sein, da sie aber bereits etwas trübere Augen hat, gehen wir eher davon aus dass sie bereits etwas älter ist. Sie ist Menschen gegenüber eher scheu und findet den direkten Kontakt eher lästig. Mit ihren Artgenossen versteht sie sich aber ganz gut. In ihrem neuen Zuhause sollte bereits ein großes Gehege oder ein Meerschweinchen-Zimmer auf sie warten. Gerne darf auch bereits mindestens ein netter Artgenosse auf sie warten. Alternativ könnte Sie auch, falls vorhanden, mit einem passenden Artgenossen aus unserem Haus ausziehen.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Bonn
Shelter
Tierheim Bonn
Cared for by Tierheim Bonn · Bonn

Listed 3 months ago

About Gertrude

What life with Gertrude looks like

Gertrude is a large young adult animal waiting at Tierheim Bonn in Bonn.

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

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.

Bonn, Germany — browse more animals in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gertrude, answered.

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