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Degu · Female · Adult · 5 years

Parka and Pantoffel showed themselves to be very shy and reserved upon their arrival at the animal shelter. However, they have already made some progress and are becoming braver day by day. They still react somewhat hesitantly in new situations, but with patience, calmness, and time, they will surely continue to warm up and gain trust. For their new home, Pantoffel and Parka wish for a spacious, varied enclosure with many hiding spots, climbing opportunities, and different structures. A well-structured environment is particularly important for Pantoffel, as she is blind in one eye. However, this does not noticeably affect her daily life, as she skillfully navigates and moves around easily.

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Parka und Pantoffel zeigten sich bei ihrer Ankunft im Tierheim noch sehr scheu und zurückhaltend. Inzwischen haben sie jedoch bereits einige Fortschritte gemacht und werden von Tag zu Tag mutiger. Noch reagieren sie in neuen Situationen etwas zögerlich, doch mit Geduld, Ruhe und Zeit werden sie sicherlich weiter auftauen und Vertrauen fassen. Für ihr neues Zuhause wünschen sich Pantoffel und Parka ein grosszügiges, abwechslungsreich eingerichtetes Gehege mit vielen Versteckmöglichkeiten, Klettermöglichkeiten und verschiedenen Strukturen. Eine gut strukturierte Umgebung ist besonders für Pantoffel wichtig, da sie auf einem Auge blind ist. Im Alltag fällt dies jedoch kaum auf, da sie sich geschickt orientiert und problemlos fortbewegt.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇨🇭Zürich
Shelter
Zürcher Tierschutz
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About Pantoffel

What life with Pantoffel looks like

Pantoffel is a adult degu animal waiting at Zürcher Tierschutz in Zürich.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Pantoffel far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Zürich, Switzerland browse more animals in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pantoffel, answered.

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