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Male · 5 years

Max is a male fourteen-year-old box turtle. He lived in a group with several females before and would also like female company in his new home. He is looking for a new home with people who either already have experience with husbandry or are intensively studying the topic and are still looking for another male. The Herpes test came back negative.

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Max ist eine männliche Vierzehen-Schilkröte. Er hat davor in einer Gruppe mit mehreren Weibchen gelebt und würde auch gerne in seinem neuen Zuhause wieder weibliche Gesellschaft haben. Er sucht ein neues zu Hause bei Leuten die sich im besten Falle schon mit der Haltung auskennen oder sich Intensiv mit dem Thema beschäftigen und noch ein männliches Tier suchen. Der Herpestest fiel negativ aus.

Size
Small
Age
5 years
Location
🇩🇪Dortmund
Shelter
Tierheim Dortmund
Living with Max
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Cared for by Tierheim Dortmund · Dortmund

Listed 1 month ago

About Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a small adult animal waiting at Tierheim Dortmund in Dortmund.

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

Note from the shelter: Negative herpes test result, prefers female companions

🇩🇪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.

Dortmund, Germany — browse more animals in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Max, answered.

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