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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 8 years

She was born like millions of "Mastschweine" in 2014 as a little pig girl on a farm in Rehden, Niedersachsen. Then, at only a few days old, she fell ill with meningitis, standing only trembling with a crooked head in the corner. Calling the vet for the "Ferkelerzeuger" (pig breeder) didn't seem worth it, he wanted to wait a few more days and would have likely "eased" Maya's suffering, meaning likely euthanized her. But fate had other plans – Hartmut, the caretaker of Schutzengel für Tiere, happened to be on the farm at that time. In May 2015, we were searching for a companion for the little Bentheimer Landschwein boy, Max. He had just been saved from the breeding process, and unfortunately, we hadn't been able to free one of his siblings. Sad for Max's siblings, but a blessing for Maya. We received her as a gift, the farmer thought it would save him the trouble of having to "ease" the piglet. The little mouse hid fearfully under the feed trough, still not fully recovered. Immediately, Hartmut called the vet, who treated Maya with antibiotics. To our great joy, she soon stopped holding her head crooked and enjoyed her life. Due to the threat of African swine fever, in April 2018, Maya and her companions were moved to a large stall with an open front in Erflinghausen, Meschede, in the Hochsauerland region. Happily, a free-range area could now be set up there. This animal can be anxious in unfamiliar situations.

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Sie wurde wie Millionen von „Mastschweinen“ 2014 als kleines Schweinemädchen auf einem Bauernhof bei Rehden in Niedersachsen geboren. Im Alter von wenigen Tagen erkrankte sie dann an Hirnhautentzündung, stand nur noch zitternd mit schiefgelegtem Kopf in der Ecke. Den Tierarzt zu rufen, das lohnte sich für den „Ferkelerzeuger“ nicht, er wollte noch ein paar Tage abwarten und hätte Maya dann vermutlich „erlöst“, sprich vermutlich erschlagen. Aber das Schicksal wollte es anders – denn Hartmut, der Betreuer von Schutzengel für Tiere, kam genau zu dieser Zeit auf den Hof. Wir suchten im Mai 2015 eine Gefährtin für den kleinen Bentheimer Landschweinjungen Max. Der war gerade vor der Mast bewahrt worden und leider hatten wir keines seiner Geschwister mit frei bekommen. Traurig für die Geschwister von Max, aber ein Glück für Maya. Wir bekamen sie geschenkt, der Bauer meinte, so würden wir es ihm ersparen, dass er das Ferkel erlösen muss. Die kleine Maus verkrümelte sich ängstlich unter dem Futtertrog, noch war sie ja auch nicht über den Berg. Sofort rief Hartmut den Tierarzt und der versorgte Maya mit Antibiotika. Zu unserer großen Freude hielt sie schon bald den Kopf nicht mehr schief und freute sich ihres Lebens. Wegen der drohenden afrikanischen Schweinepest ist Maya im April 2018 vorsorglich mit ihren Gefährten umgezogen in einen großen Stall mit offener Front nach Erflinghausen bei Meschede im Hochsauerland. Erfreulicherweise konnte dort nun inzwischen auch ein Freilaufareal eingerichtet werden.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Drolshagen
Shelter
Schutzengel für Tiere e.V.
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About Maya

What life with Maya looks like

Maya is a medium-sized adult mixed breed animal waiting at Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. in Drolshagen.

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

🇩🇪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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Maya, answered.

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