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Max

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Max the dwarf rabbit is back at Melle Animal Shelter. His partner rabbit has unfortunately passed away and the family has decided not to continue with rabbit keeping after this loss. The 5-year-old Max is a wonderful rabbit. Of course, he is neutered and vaccinated. Although Max has had little contact with other rabbits for most of his life, he has formed a loving bond with a female rabbit companion after some time. We hope to find a new, rabbit-friendly home for Max soon. He would like: ideally another rabbit in the new home; a marten-proof (!) outdoor enclosure with plenty of space to run around (2 dwarf rabbits need at least 6 square meters of space per day for 24 hours); rabbit-friendly nutrition with a varied diet of fresh food; annual vaccinations against rabbit diseases (RHD and myxomatosis) must be ensured. We would appreciate receiving photos of the potential new home by email from interested parties: If you have any further questions about Max, we would be happy to help - just get in touch.

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Zwergkaninchen Max ist wieder zurück im Tierheim Melle. Sein Partnertier ist leider verstorben und die Familie möchte nun nach diesem Verlust die Kaninchenhaltung nicht fortführen. Der 5jährige Max ist ein wunderbares Kaninchen. Natürlich ist er kastriert und geimpft. Obwohl Max fast sein ganzes bisheriges Leben keinen Kontakt zu anderen Kaninchen hatte, hatte er sich nach einer gewissen Anlaufzeit liebevoll mit seiner Kaninchenpartnerin zusammengetan. Wir hoffen, nun erneut schnell ein feines kaninchengerechtes Zuhause für Max zu finden, er wünscht sich: im Idealfall einen weiteres Kaninchen im neuen Zuhause; ein mardersicheres(!) Außengehege mit viel Platz zum Flitzen (2 Zwergkaninchen brauchen als absolutes Mindestmaß 24 Stunden täglich 6 qm); kaninchengerechte Ernährung mit viel abwechslungsreichen Frischfutter; das jährliche Impfen gegen die Kaninchenseuchen (RHD sowie Myxomatose) muss gewährleistet sein. Wir freuen uns von Interessenten vorab Fotos vom potentiell neuen Zuhause per Mail zu bekommen: Solltet Ihr weitere Fragen zu Max haben, wir helfen gerne weiter – meldet Euch einfach.

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Melle

Shelter

Tierheim Melle

Living with Max

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered

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Listed 5 days ago

About Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a small adult mixed breed rabbit waiting at Tierheim Melle in Melle.

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

Paperwork, vet checks and transport rules differ by species and by country. Ask the shelter what is included and what you will need to arrange before you commit.

Melle, Germany — browse more rabbits 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 Melle 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?: Sometimes. Whether a rabbit can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask Tierheim Melle what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Max already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: What a rabbit comes with (vet checks, vaccinations, identification, paperwork) varies by shelter and species. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask Tierheim Melle directly what is included and what Max still needs.
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 Melle 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.