Available

Herbert

Male

For both, a suitable home in single housing is being sought. The enclosure should provide a floor area of at least 1 m². In addition, a sufficiently high bedding for digging, several hiding places and a suitable large running wheel are required. Further information on gold hamster care can be found, for example, at the German Animal Welfare Association or the Hamsterhilfe Südwest.

DE·Show original

Für die beiden wird jeweils ein artgerechtes Zuhause in Einzelhaltung gesucht. Das Gehege sollte eine Grundfläche von mindestens 1 m² bieten. Außerdem sind eine ausreichend hohe Einstreu zum Graben, mehrere Versteckmöglichkeiten sowie ein geeignetes großes Laufrad Voraussetzung. Weitere Informationen zur Goldhamster Haltung gibt es z.B. beim Deutschen Tierschutzbund oder der Hamsterhilfe Südwest.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Heilbronn

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Heilbronn

Living with Herbert

✕Good with dogs

Cared for by Tierschutzverein Heilbronn · Heilbronn

Listed 4 weeks ago

About Herbert

What life with Herbert looks like

Herbert is a large adult animal waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

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

Heilbronn, Germany — browse more animals in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Herbert, answered.

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