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Born: Adult Breed: Yellowfoot Ornate Box Turtle Gender: Male In the animal shelter because: Found animal in the shelter since: 08/2025 husbandry: Secure pond with nursery and sunning spot Winter dormancy from around October to March Poseidon is a Yellowfoot Ornate Box Turtle and is looking for a new home with turtle friends who are knowledgeable about the husbandry and feeding of such species and have the appropriate housing conditions. March 2026 Addendum: Poseidon has emerged well from winter dormancy and is currently housed in a knowledgeable foster home. For inquiries, please visit our website: www.zierschildkroete.de beforehand.

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Geboren: Erwachsen Rasse: Gelbwangen-Schmuckschildkröte Geschlecht: Männlich Im Tierheim weil: Fundtier im Tierheim seit: 08/2025 Haltung: Gesicherte Teichhaltung mit Frühbeet und SonnenplatzWinterstarre von ca Okt bis März Poseidon ist eine Gelbwangen-Schmuckschildkröte und sucht ein neues Zuhause bei Schildkröten-Freunden, die sich mit der Haltung und Fütterung von solchen Arten auskennen und über die entsprechenden Haltungsbedingungen verfügen. Nachtrag März 2026:Poseidon ist gut aus der Winterstarre erwacht und derzeit auf einer fachkundigen Pflegestelle untergebracht. Bei Interesse vorab gerne schonmal auf der Internetseite: www.zierschildkroete.de informieren.

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Age
Baby
Location
🇩🇪Herford
Shelter
Tierheim Herford
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About Poseidon

What life with Poseidon looks like

Poseidon is a puppy/kitten animal waiting at Tierheim Herford in Herford.

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

Herford, Germany — browse more animals in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Poseidon, answered.

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