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Obelix

Degu · Male · Young · 1 year

Puscheline and Obelix are two charming degus who have found each other at the animal shelter. Both have had a failed pairing in the past and were not entirely convinced of each other at first. However, with some time and patience, they got to know each other and now get along better and better. Today, they often sit together, explore their enclosure together, and make mischief together. Puscheline is curious and interested in her surroundings. She can be enticed closer with a nice treat. Obelix is somewhat more reserved, but also gladly takes his treats and is becoming increasingly friendly. The two are looking for a loving home with a spacious and varied enclosure where they can run around, dig, and relax together.

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Puscheline und Obelix sind zwei charmante Degus, die im Tierheim zueinandergefunden haben. Beide haben bereits eine gescheiterte Vergesellschaftung hinter sich und waren anfangs noch nicht ganz überzeugt voneinander. Mit etwas Zeit und Geduld konnten sie sich jedoch kennenlernen und verstehen sich inzwischen immer besser. Heute sitzen sie oft zusammen, erkunden gemeinsam ihr Gehege und machen zusammen alles unsicher. Puscheline zeigt sich neugierig und interessiert an ihrer Umgebung. Für ein feines Leckerli lässt sie sich gerne etwas näher locken. Obelix ist noch etwas zurückhaltender, holt sich seine Leckerlis aber ebenfalls gerne ab und wird zunehmend zutraulicher. Die beiden suchen gemeinsam ein liebevolles Zuhause mit einem grosszügigen und abwechslungsreich eingerichteten Gehege, in dem sie zusammen herumflitzen, buddeln und entspannen können.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇨🇭Zürich
Shelter
Zürcher Tierschutz
Living with Obelix
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Listed 3 weeks ago

About Obelix

What life with Obelix looks like

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

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Obelix 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 Obelix, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Obelix?
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 Obelix on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Obelix 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 Obelix 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 Obelix 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 Obelix 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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