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Irina

Unknown · Young · 1 year

Our giant rabbit lady Irina has already had quite the journey. Initially, she was seized along with many other rabbits, as they were kept in inhumane conditions in hutches and were to be slaughtered. Eventually, she came to us with seven other fellow sufferers from another animal shelter—now finally given the chance at a better life. Due to these experiences, they are still quite timid and need to get to know living with humans in peace. With patience, understanding, and loving affection, they gradually build trust. Despite everything, our ladies are curious and bring very different personalities—ranging from cautious and observant to open and cuddly. They enjoy quiet moments but also like to explore their surroundings once they feel safe. We wish for them a loving and peaceful home where they are given the time they need to settle in. They would be very happy with one or more fellow animals. Equally important is species-appropriate husbandry—ideally in a large, secure outdoor run or in a suitably spacious and well-furnished room suitable for apartment living.

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Unsere Riesenkaninchen-Dame Irina hat bereits einiges hinter sich. Ursprünglich wurde sie mit vielen weiteren Kaninchen beschlagnahmt, da sie unter unwürdigen Bedingungen in Buchten gehalten wurden und schlussendlich geschlachtet werden sollten. Über ein anderes Tierheim ist sie mit Sieben weiteren Leidensgenossinnen schließlich zu uns gekommen – um nun endlich die Chance auf ein besseres Leben zu bekommen. Aufgrund dieser Erfahrungen sind sie noch recht schreckhaft und müssen das Zusammenleben mit dem Menschen erst in Ruhe kennenlernen. Mit Geduld, Verständnis und liebevoller Zuwendung fassen sie jedoch Schritt für Schritt Vertrauen. Unsere Damen sind trotz allem neugierig und bringen ganz unterschiedliche Persönlichkeiten mit – von vorsichtig und beobachtend bis hin zu aufgeschlossen und verschmust. Sie genießen ruhige Momente, erkunden aber auch gerne ihre Umgebung, sobald sie sich sicher fühlen. Für sie wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles und ruhiges Zuhause, in dem man ihnen die Zeit gibt, die sie brauchen, um anzukommen. Über einen oder mehrere Artgenossen würden sie sich sehr freuen. Ebenso wichtig ist eine artgerechte Haltung – idealerweise in einem großen, sicheren Außengehege oder in einem entsprechend großzügigen und gut eingerichteten Zimmer in Wohnungshaltung.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Bonn
Shelter
Tierheim Bonn
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About Irina

What life with Irina looks like

Irina is a large young adult rabbit waiting at Tierheim Bonn in Bonn.

Rabbits are social animals — most shelters recommend adopting them in bonded pairs rather than alone. They need fresh hay daily, several hours of out-of-cage time, and rabbit-safe spaces to explore. They live eight to twelve years, longer than many people expect.

🇩🇪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 Irina, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Irina?
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 Irina on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Irina 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 Irina already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most rabbits 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 Irina 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 Irina 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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