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Kiwi

Male · Baby · 5 months

The submitter never intended for Kiwi to be kept. It was simply a quick favor to help an acquaintance—though the child soon lost interest in Kiwi, since Kiwi isn’t tame and hamsters are fundamentally nocturnal animals. All of this for… Would you like to receive a dose of Animal Welfare directly in your inbox? Each month, we’ll send you a warm greeting filled with news, new animals available for adoption, tips and tricks about pets—and lovely greetings from the animals’ new homes.

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Det var aldrig meningen af indlevereren af Kiwi skulle beholde ham. Der handlede blot om hastigt at hjælpe en bekendt, hvor barnet hurtigt mistede interessen for Kiwi, eftersom Kiwi ikke er tam og at hamstere grundlæggende er nataktive dyr. Alt dette for … Skal du have en dosis Dyreværnet direkte i din indbakke? Hver måned sender vi dig en kærlig hilsen med nyheder, nye dyr til adoption, tips og tricks om kæledyr - og skønne hilsener fra dyrenes nye hjem.

Size
Small
Age
Baby · 5 months
Location
🇩🇰Copenhagen
Shelter
Dyreværnet
Living with Kiwi
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dyreværnet · Copenhagen

Listed 4 weeks ago

About Kiwi

What life with Kiwi looks like

Kiwi is a small puppy/kitten animal waiting at Dyreværnet in Copenhagen.

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

🇩🇰Adopting from Denmark

Danish shelters follow EU pet passport rules and require an adoption contract. Animals are chipped, vaccinated, and sterilized before placement.

Copenhagen, Denmark browse more animals in Denmark.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kiwi, answered.

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