Not confirmed since October 23, 2026

Nelly

Female · Adult · 8 years

Size

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Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierschutzzentrum Ribbesbüttel

Cared for by Tierschutzzentrum Ribbesbüttel · Germany

Listed 5 months ago

About Nelly

What life with Nelly looks like

Nelly is an adult rabbit waiting at Tierschutzzentrum Ribbesbüttel in Germany.

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.

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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. Tierschutzzentrum Ribbesbüttel 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?: 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 Tierschutzzentrum Ribbesbüttel what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Nelly 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 Tierschutzzentrum Ribbesbüttel directly what is included and what Nelly still needs.
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 Tierschutzzentrum Ribbesbüttel 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.