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Nelly

Female · Baby · 4 months

Breed: Dwarf Rabbit Gender: female Date of Birth: approx. 02/2026 Color: grayThe about 9-week-old rabbit kit was reported to us together with its siblings running free in Bad Wimpfen and could be caught. On April 7, 2026, they arrived at our animal shelter.

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Rasse: Zwergkaninchen Geschlecht: weiblich Geburtsdatum: ca. 02/2026 Farbe: grauDas etwa 9 Wochen alten Kaninchenkind wurden gemeinsam mit ihren Brüdern freilaufend in Bad Wimpfen gemeldet und konnten eingefangen werden. Am 07.04.2026 kamen sie zu uns ins Tierheim.

Size
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Age
Baby · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Heilbronn
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Heilbronn
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Heilbronn · Heilbronn

Listed 2 months ago

About Nelly

What life with Nelly looks like

Nelly is a puppy/kitten rabbit waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

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

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.

Heilbronn, Germany — browse more rabbits in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nelly, answered.

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