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Bernadette, Penelope and Leopold were given up to us due to allergies. The three have spent the last years together in small animal cages and did not lead an appropriate life. They were too fat and had to live behind bars being fed mostly dry food. The three have been given their own enclosure with space to hop and have been put on a diet for now. Penelope however, still needs to lose more weight before we can neuter her. The transition to fresh food has already worked very well for her. She has unfortunately been hit the hardest weight-wise, as her breed and size are clearly too large for her. She therefore cannot move around much. But small progress is already visible. Penelope is unfortunately still shy and hides a lot in the presence of people. When she feels unseen, however, she explores her enclosure bravely and likes to be present on the houses, climbing and jumping. Due to her fur, Penelope cannot be rehomed for year-round outdoor living.

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Bernadette, Penelope und Leopold wurden bei uns wegen Allergie abgegeben. Die drei haben die letzten Jahre zusammen in Kleintierkäfigen gelebt und kein artgerechtes Leben geführt. Viel zu fett mit Trockenfutter gefüttert mussten sie ein Leben hinter Gittern fristen.Die drei haben bei uns vorerst ein eigenes Gehege mit Platz zum hoppeln und wurden erst einmal auf Diät gesetzt. Penelope muss jedoch erst noch weiter abnehmen, bevor wir sie kastrieren lassen können. Die Umstellung auf Frischfutter hat bei ihr bereits sehr gut geklappt. Sie hat es gewichtstechnisch leider am schlimmsten getroffen, denn für ihre Rasse und ihre Größe ist sie deutlich zu fett. Sie kann sich dadurch leider auch nicht zu viel bewegen. Aber kleine Fortschritte sind bereits sichtbar. Penelope ist leider noch schüchtern und versteckt sich viel in Anwesenheit von Menschen. Wenn sie sich unbeobachtet fühlt, dann erkundet sie aber mutig ihr Gehege und liegt auch gerne präsent auf den Häusern und klettert und springt. Aufgrund ihres Fells kann Penelope nicht in eine ganzjährige Außenhaltung vermittelt werden. Hier bevorzugen wir eine

Size
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Age
Location
🇩🇪Minden
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Minden e.V.
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About Penelope

What life with Penelope looks like

Penelope is a small adult mixed breed animal waiting at Tierschutzverein Minden e.V. in Minden.

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

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Penelope, answered.

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