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Gretel

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 10 years

Hello, I am Gretel and came into the world in December 2016 at the Hunsrücker Schafherde from Schutzengel für Tiere as an "accident" in the animal protection sense, along with my brother Hansel. Why we exist came about like this: Our mother is Mira, and our father, unfortunately already deceased, was Toni. The young ram lambs Ares, Kaami, Balu, and Toni were neutered too late and promptly took advantage of the opportunity to mate with our mother Mira or with Timmi. There are so-called seasonal sheep breeds among us, where the ewes are only fertile when the days are short, that is, from September to January. Estrus is controlled by daylight and triggered by the decreasing daylight. Therefore, the Schutzengel were not so eager to castrate them in the spring. Unfortunately, our mother Mira, like Timmi, is of the Merino breed and belongs to the aseasonal breeds that can be fertile throughout the year. Bad luck. And, it is also good to know: A castrated ram can still be fertile for up to six weeks after castration…. The gestation period in sheep lasts 150 days, or five months. The former caretakers Christian and Christine were surprised when between Christmas 2015 and New Year's Day, we four lively lambs were skipping around in the snow on two-day intervals. My brother Hansel looks just like Toni, so a paternity test was unnecessary. Of course, Schutzengel für Tiere were upset about their mistake because the suffering of the so-called "utilized" sheep is enormous, and we four blocked spots for the rescue of other sheep threatened with slaughter. However, the whole herd was happy with us and the two mothers. Even elderly sheep that suffer from arthritis were more sprightly than usual on the meadow. My brother and our friends Max 3 and Moritz were of course immediately neutered when they reached the required age of six months. It wouldn't have been good earlier because castrated rams can easily develop bladder stones. Would you like to be my godmother/godfather? Now fill out the sponsorship form.

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Hallo, ich bin die Gretel und kam im Dezember 2016 in der Hunsrücker Schafherde von Schutzengel für Tiere als im Tierschutz eigentlich unverzeihlicher „Unfall“ zusammen mit meinem Bruder Hänsel zur Welt. Warum es uns gibt, das kam so: Unsere Mama ist die Mira, unser Papa der leider schon verstorbene Toni. Die jungen Schafböcke Ares, Kaami, Balu und Toni wurden zu spät kastriert und nutzten prompt die Gunst der Stunde, um sich mit unserer Mama Mira bzw. der Timmi zu vergnügen. Es gibt unter uns Schafen sogenannte saisonale Rassen, da sind die Schafmädchen überhaupt nur fruchtbar, wenn die Tage kurz sind, also ab September bis Januar. Die Brunst wird also durch das Tageslicht gesteuert und durch das abnehmende Tageslicht ausgelöst. Deshalb hatten sich die Schutzengel mit der Kastration im Frühjahr nicht so beeilt. Leider steckt in unserer Mutter Mira genauso wie in Timmi aber die Rasse Merino und sie zählt zu den asaisonalen Rassen, die das ganze Jahr über brünstig werden können. Pech gehabt. Und, auch gut zu wissen: Ein Schafbock ist nach der Kastration oft auch noch bis zu sechs Wochen lang zeugungsfähig…. Die Trächtigkeit bei uns Schafen dauert 150 Tage, also fünf Monate. Die damaligen Betreuer Christian und Christine guckten verdutzt aus der Wäsche, als zwischen Weihnachten 2015 und Neujahr im Abstand von zwei Tagen, wir vier putzmuntere Lämmer im Schnee herumsprangen. Mein Bruder Hänsel ist Toni wie aus dem Gesicht geschnitten, ein Vaterschaftstest war also überflüssig. Natürlich ärgerten sich die Schutzengel für Tiere über ihren Fehler, denn das Elend unter uns sogenannten „Nutztieren“ ist ja riesengroß und wir Vier blockierten natürlich Plätze für die Rettung von anderen von Schlachtung bedrohten Schafen. Allerdings freute sich die ganze Herde mit uns und den beiden Mamas. Selbst betagte Schafe, die unter Arthrose leiden, liefen beschwingter als sonst über die Wiese. Mein Bruder und unsere Freunde Max 3 und Moritz wurden natürlich sofort kastriert, als sie das dafür erforderliche Alter von sechs Monaten hatten. Noch früher wäre nicht gut gewesen, denn kastrierte Böcke erkranken leicht an Harnsteinen. Möchtest Du meine Patin/mein Pate sein? Jetzt Patenschaftserklärung ausfüllen.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Drolshagen
Shelter
Schutzengel für Tiere e.V.
Living with Gretel
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 5 months ago

About Gretel

What life with Gretel looks like

Gretel 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 Gretel 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 Gretel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gretel?
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 Gretel on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gretel 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 Gretel 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 Gretel still needs.
What happens if Gretel 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 Gretel 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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