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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 6 years

The spring 2020-born strong Schafmann is a cross between a Coburger Fuchs and Schwarzkopf sheep. He came from a flock in Lower Saxony and was seized by the veterinary office Diepholz in April 2020 along with his mother Hazel and around 100 other sheep. The herd was severely neglected; the animals had no water and far too little feed, were extremely emaciated, and suffered from a heavy worm infestation. Thirty-seven already deceased sheep were found in a stable – the owner had not even bothered to remove the animal carcasses. Unfortunately, veterinary offices are almost always late or never become aware of animal welfare violations, so one can be grateful if animals are seized and irresponsible animal owners are held accountable. But unfortunately, "production animals" usually do not escape slaughter either. They are handed over to another operation that fattens them up until they are again "marketable." Haru and his mother Hazel, however, had great luck: In our foster home Rehden, there was just room for a few sheep, and caretaker Hartmut had become aware of the seized herd. The dealer who took them over willingly gave eight sheep and a goat mother with her two offspring to Schutzengel für Tiere at the slaughter price. He sheared the sheep for free and brought them to our foster home. We keep finding that "livestock dealers" are happy to use us to do a little good work once in a while. But it is always horrifying to have to choose animals for rescue in such stables, knowing that all the others must go to the slaughterhouse. Now fill out the sponsorship declaration.

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Der im Frühjahr 2020 geborene kräftige Schafmann ist eine Kreuzung aus Coburger Fuchs- und Schwarzkopfschaf. Er stammt aus einer Schäferei in Niedersachsen und wurde im April 2020 zusammen mit seiner Mutter Hazel sowie rund 100 weiteren Schafen vom Veterinäramt Diepholz beschlagnahmt. Die Herde war schwer vernachlässigt, die Tiere hatten kein Wasser und viel zu wenig Futter, waren extrem abgemagert und litten unter starkem Wurmbefall. 37 bereits gestorbene Schafe wurden in einem Stall entdeckt – der Halter hatte sich noch nicht einmal um die Beseitigung der Tierleichen gekümmert. Leider werden die Veterinärämter auf Tierschutzmissstände fast immer zu spät oder auch gar nicht aufmerksam, deshalb muss man schon heilfroh sein, wenn überhaupt Tiere beschlagnahmt und unzuverlässige Tierhalter zur Rechenschaft gezogen werden. Aber durch die Beschlagnahmung entgehen „Nutztiere“ leider in der Regel auch nicht der Schlachtung. Sie werden an einen anderen Betrieb übergeben, der sie auffüttert, bis sie wieder „vermarktungsfähig“ sind. Haru und seine Mutter Hazel hatten aber Riesenglück: In unserer Pflegestelle Rehden war gerade Platz für einige Schafe und Betreuer Hartmut war auf die beschlagnahmte Herde aufmerksam gemacht worden. Der Händler, der sie übernommen hatte, gab bereitwillig acht Schafe und eine Ziegenmama mit ihren beiden Kindern zum Schlachtpreis an Schutzengel für Tiere ab. Er scherte die Schafe kostenlos und brachte sie auch zu uns in die Pflegestelle. Wir stellen immer wieder fest, dass „Viehhändler“ uns gerne benutzen, um dann doch auch mal ein, wenn auch kleines, gutes Werk zu tun. Es ist aber jedes Mal schrecklich, in solchen Ställen Tiere zur Rettung auswählen zu müssen, in dem Wissen, dass alle anderen zum Schlachthof fahren müssen. Jetzt Patenschaftserklärung ausfüllen.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Drolshagen
Shelter
Schutzengel für Tiere e.V.
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About Haru

What life with Haru looks like

Haru is a medium-sized adult mixed breed animal waiting at Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. in Drolshagen.

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting Haru, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Haru?
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 Haru on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Haru if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. 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 Haru 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 Haru 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 Haru 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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