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Guinea Pig Groups Need Homes! Our four groups are waiting for suitable forever homes. We only place animals in existing or compatible groups - no single housing! Our groups: Group 1: 1 male, 2 females Group 2: 1 male, 3 females Group 3: 3 males (all under 1 year) Group 4: 3 males (all under 1 year) Indoor or outdoor housing possible. Important for the new home: • at least 2 m² of permanently available floor space for 2-4 animals • at least 0.5 m² for each additional animal • a continuous running track of at least 2 m • sufficient hiding places and retreats • for outdoor housing a correspondingly secured and weather-protected enclosure If you are interested, we would be happy to receive a brief introduction and photos of the future accommodation. Please contact us by email at

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Meerschweinchen-Gruppen suchen ihr Zuhause! Unsere vier Gruppen warten auf artgerechte und liebevolle Für-immer-Zuhause. Wir vermitteln ausschließlich in bestehenden bzw. passenden Gruppen – keine Einzelhaltung! Unsere Gruppen: Gruppe 1: 1 Böckchen 2 Weibchen Gruppe 2: 1 Böckchen 3 Weibchen Gruppe 3: 3 Böckchen (alle unter 1 Jahr) Gruppe 4: 3 Böckchen (alle unter 1 Jahr) Innen- oder Außenhaltung möglich. Wichtig für das neue Zuhause: • mindestens 2 m² dauerhaft (Tag und Nacht) verfügbare Grundfläche für 2–4 Tiere • für jedes weitere Tier mindestens 0,5 m² • eine durchgehende Rennstrecke von mindestens 2 m • ausreichend Verstecke und Rückzugsmöglichkeiten • bei Außenhaltung ein entsprechend gesichertes und witterungsgeschütztes Gehege Bei Interesse freuen wir uns über eine kurze Vorstellung und Fotos der zukünftigen Unterbringung. Meldet euch bei uns per Mail an Die genannten Haltungsanforderungen orientieren sich an den Empfehlungen der Tierärztlichen Vereinigung für Tierschutz e. V. (TVT).

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheimverein Erfurt
Living with Meerschweinchen
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierheimverein Erfurt · Germany

Listed 4 days ago

About Meerschweinchen

What life with Meerschweinchen looks like

Meerschweinchen is a small adult animal waiting at Tierheimverein Erfurt in Germany.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Meerschweinchen 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 Meerschweinchen, answered.

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