Available

Mervin

Male · Young · 1 year

What is there to know about me? In the shelter since: December 29, 2025, private surrender. Housing: I absolutely need lots of space to run around, dig, and take naps. :) Company: My previous company was unfortunately not species-appropriate - so one can't say exactly how I will react to a mouse friend. In principle, I still need a suitable companion, but it may require more patience and time for our socialization. This is how I am: Most of the time I'm moving quickly - but I'm just curious and don't want to flee from you. Sometimes I can be quite cheeky though. ;)

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Was gibt es über mich zu wissen? Im Tierheim seit: 29.12.2025, Privatabgabe Unterbringung: du solltest ein großes Terrarium oder Nagarium mit mind. 120 cm Länge haben, in dem ich viel erkunden und entdecken kann Gesellschaft: unbedingt zu einem netten Weibchen oder kastrierten Männchen (keine Dreiergruppe oder darüber) So bin ich: sehr neugierig, immer beschäftigt mit der Umgestaltung meiner Inneneinrichtung und fleißig am Tunnelgraben und Heu schreddern

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇦🇹Wels

Shelter

Tierheim Wels

Living with Mervin

✓Neutered
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Tierheim Wels · Wels

Listed 6 months ago

About Mervin

What life with Mervin looks like

Mervin is a large young adult animal waiting at Tierheim Wels in Wels.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Mervin 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: Needs careful socialization with other mice due to previous inadequate housing conditions

🇦🇹Adopting from Austria

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.

Wels, Austria — browse more animals in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mervin, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mervin?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Wels handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mervin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mervin if I live in another country?: Sometimes. Whether a animal can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask Tierheim Wels what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Mervin already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: What a animal 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 Wels directly what is included and what Mervin still needs.
What happens if Mervin 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 Wels early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mervin 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.