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Nigel

Male · Young · 1 year

Unfortunately, Nigel turned out not to be a match for his previous owner’s rabbit, and despite four months of attempts at matchmaking, the towel was finally thrown into the ring—and it was clearly Nigel who kept saying no, time and again, to a partner. … Would you like to receive a dose of Animal Welfare straight to your inbox? Each month, we’ll send you a loving greeting filled with news, new animals available for adoption, tips and tricks about pets—and wonderful greetings from the animals’ new homes.

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Nigel viste sig desværre ikke at være et match til tidligere ejers kanin, og trods fire måneders forsøg på at bonde, måtte håndklædet til sidst kastes i ringen, og det har helt klart være Nigel, der konstant og igen og igen har sagt nej tak en makker. … Skal du have en dosis Dyreværnet direkte i din indbakke? Hver måned sender vi dig en kærlig hilsen med nyheder, nye dyr til adoption, tips og tricks om kæledyr - og skønne hilsener fra dyrenes nye hjem.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇰Copenhagen
Shelter
Dyreværnet
Living with Nigel
  • Neutered
Cared for by Dyreværnet · Copenhagen

Listed 1 month ago

About Nigel

What life with Nigel looks like

Nigel is a small young adult rabbit waiting at Dyreværnet in Copenhagen.

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 Denmark

Danish shelters follow EU pet passport rules and require an adoption contract. Animals are chipped, vaccinated, and sterilized before placement.

Copenhagen, Denmark browse more rabbits in Denmark.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nigel, answered.

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