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Jango

Male · Young · 1 year

Jango is an adventurous, lively, and energetic guinea pig who always pays close attention to the world around him. Curious and brave, he explores his surroundings, moving nimbly, agilely, and surprisingly quickly. His cheeky and charming nature also provides entertainment. Jango is lively, cheerful, and sociable, and knows how to make his presence known - sometimes loudly. At the same time, he is affectionate, trusting, and sociable. He may initially react with some fear to new situations, but his curiosity usually wins out quickly. We are looking for a suitable guinea pig home for Jango with at least one companion, where he can live out his energy, discover new things, and simply be a guinea pig.

DE·Show original

Jango ist ein abenteuerlustiges, aufgewecktes und energiegeladenes Meerschweinchen, das stets aufmerksam durch die Welt geht. Neugierig und mutig erkundet er seine Umgebung und ist dabei flink, wendig und erstaunlich schnell unterwegs. Auch seine freche und charmante Art sorgt immer wieder für Unterhaltung. Jango ist lebhaft, fröhlich und gesellig und weiss durchaus, sich bemerkbar zu machen – gerne auch einmal lautstark. Gleichzeitig zeigt er sich lieb, zutraulich und sozial. Bei neuen Situationen kann er zunächst etwas schreckhaft reagieren, doch seine Neugier siegt meist schnell. Für Jango wünschen wir uns ein passendes Meerschweinchen-Zuhause mit mindestens einem Artgenossen, in dem er seine Energie ausleben, Neues entdecken und einfach Meerschweinchen sein darf.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇨🇭Basel
Shelter
Tierheim beider Basel
Living with Jango
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim beider Basel · Basel

Listed 1 week ago

About Jango

What life with Jango looks like

Jango is a young adult animal waiting at Tierheim beider Basel in Basel.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Jango far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Jango, answered.

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