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Marvin

Male

Marvin came to our animal shelter as a found animal. Now, this lovable and cuddly rabbit is looking for a new forever home. Marvin is seeking a species-appropriate home with at least one companion animal—here, he met Ginny, and since the two get along so well, they’ll only move together. The little guy needs plenty of space to romp around, hide, and hop up and down. It’s also important to pay attention to using the right kind of bedding. You can find the minimum requirements for the size of the enclosure here. Actually, rabbits aren’t cuddly pets per se; rather, they’re animals that enjoy observing their surroundings and therefore prefer spending time with their own kind rather than with humans. However, Marvin is quite the exception. Therefore, we’ll only place this rabbit in indoor housing. This breed of rabbit originates from a breeding practice involving genetic manipulation. The morphological and/or physiological changes resulting from selective breeding can lead to behavioral disorders and are associated with physical suffering and pain for the animals. According to § 11b of the Animal Welfare Act, breeding such animals is prohibited. Rex rabbits suffer from the consequences of their folded ear canals: they tend to have hearing problems, impaired communication with other rabbits, and an increased risk of ear and dental diseases. Pain when eating food can also be a result of their droopy ears. You can find more information about the issues faced by Rex rabbits here. When animals suffer due to anatomical conditions, it constitutes a form of cruel breeding. As advocates for animals, we reject such practices. Pet owners who support these kinds of breeding practices are acting irresponsibly.

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Marvin kam als Fundtier zu uns ins Tierheim. Nun sucht der liebenswerte und verschmuste Kaninchenmann ein neues Für-immer-Zuhause.Marvin sucht ein artgemäßes Zuhause mit mindestens einem Partnertier: Hier hat er Ginny kennengelernt und da die beiden sich so gut verstehen, ziehen sie auch nur gemeinsam um. Der Kleine braucht viel Platz zum Toben, zum Verstecken und rauf- und runterhopsen. Auch auf das richtige Einstreu sollte geachtet werden. Die Mindestanforderungen bezüglich der Maße der Unterbringung finden Sie hier.Bei Kaninchen handelt es sich eigentlich nicht um Kuschel-, sondern Beobachtungstiere und verbringen daher lieber Zeit mit Artgenossen als mit uns Menschen. Marvin ist allerdings die große Ausnahme. Daher werden wir den Kaninchenmann nur in Innenhaltung vermitteln. Diese Tierrasse entstammt einer Qualzucht. Die züchtungsbedingten morphologischen und/oder physiologischen Veränderungen können zu Verhaltensstörungen führen und sind mit körperlichen Leiden und Schmerzen für die Tiere verbunden. Laut § 11b Tierschutzgesetz ist die Zucht solcher Tiere verboten.Widderkaninchen leiden an den Folgen ihres abgeknickten Ohrkanals: Sie neigen zu Hörproblemen, eingeschränkter Kommunikation mit Artgenossen und haben ein erhöhtes Risiko für Ohr- und Zahnerkrankungen. Auch Schmerzen bei der Futteraufnahme kann eine Folge der Hängeohren sein. Hier finden Sie weitere Informationen zu den Problemen der Widderkaninchen.Wenn Tiere anatomisch bedingt leiden, handelt es sich um eine Qualzucht. Als Anwält*innen der Tiere lehnen wir diese ab. Tierhalter*innen, die solche Zuchten unterstützen, handeln unverantwortlich.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Hamburg

Shelter

Tierheim Hamburg

Living with Marvin

✓Neutered

Cared for by Tierheim Hamburg · Hamburg

Listed 3 months ago

What life with Marvin looks like

Marvin is a large adult rabbit waiting at Tierheim Hamburg in Hamburg.

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 Marvin, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Marvin?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Hamburg handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Marvin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Marvin if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Hamburg 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 Marvin 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 Marvin 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 Hamburg early rather than rehoming privately; they know Marvin 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.