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Otis

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 4 years

The male Jersey calf was born on a "dairy cow" farm in the Lower Rhine in February 2022 and was saved from being slaughtered by animal protectors. Cows must give birth to a calf every year to continue producing milk. Their milk is naturally meant for the calves, but humans are the only mammals who continue to drink cow milk even in adulthood. The farmer therefore keeps the female calves to raise them as dairy cows. However, he cannot use male Jersey cattle well; this small cattle breed is not suitable for the dairy industry. Jersey cattle are a "dairy breed." After a known television show, HundKatzeMaus, a place was sought for the little ox. On July 22, Otis moved in with us, accompanied by the television camera. This is very pleasing to our two calves, Freya and Joschi. Otis is still looking for a sponsor.

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Das männliche Jerseykalb wurde im Februar 2022 auf einem „Milchkuh“-Hof am Niederrhein geboren und von Tierschützern vor der Mast bewahrt. Kühe müssen jedes Jahr ein Kalb zur Welt bringen, damit sie auf Dauer so viel Milch geben. Eigentlich ist ihre Milch natürlich für die Kälber bestimmt, aber der Mensch meint als einziges Säugetier, leider auch im Erwachsenenalter noch die Milch der Kühe trinken zu müssen. Weibliche Kälber behält der Landwirt deshalb, sie wachsen zu Milchkühen heran. Männliche Jerseyrinder dagegen kann er nicht gut brauchen, diese zierliche Rinderrasse eignet sich nicht für die Mast. Jerseyrinder sind eine „Milchrasse“. Über die bekannte Fernsehsendung HundKatzeMaus wurde ein Lebensplatz für den kleinen Ochsen gesucht. Am 22.07. ist Otis mit Begleitung durch die Fernsehkamera bei uns eingezogen. Sehr zur Freude unserer beiden Kälber Freya und Joschi. Otis sucht noch Paten.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Drolshagen

Shelter

Schutzengel für Tiere e.V.

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Listed 5 months ago

About Otis

What life with Otis looks like

Otis is a medium-sized adult mixed breed animal waiting at Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. in Drolshagen.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Otis 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

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.

Drolshagen, Germany — browse more animals in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Otis, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Otis?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Otis on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Otis 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 Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Otis 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 Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. directly what is included and what Otis still needs.
What happens if Otis 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 Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Otis 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.