How do I contact the shelter about Rubeus?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Hamburg handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rubeus on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Rubeus if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Hamburg 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 Rubeus already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?

Most rabbits 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 Rubeus 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 Hamburg early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rubeus 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.

Likely adopted

Rubeus

Male · Baby

I am currently undergoing treatment. (05.06.2026) Rubeus came to our animal shelter as a found animal. Now, this calm rabbit is looking for a new forever home. Rubeus is seeking a species-appropriate home with at least one companion animal, a spacious enclosure, and daily free-range access. You can find the minimum requirements for enclosure dimensions here. At present, Rubeus enjoys being kept exclusively indoors, but during the warmer months, he can also be gradually accustomed to being kept entirely outdoors. When keeping him outdoors, it’s important to ensure that Rubeus cannot escape by digging under fences and that protection from predators is guaranteed. Attention must also be paid to providing shady spots. Various retreat options, such as sleeping caves, as well as structural elements for entertainment, should not be missing. Since rabbits are not cuddly pets but rather animals meant for observation, they prefer spending time with their own kind rather than with humans. This breed of rabbit originates from a breeding practice involving intentional genetic manipulation. The morphological and/or physiological changes resulting from this selective breeding can lead to behavioral disorders and are associated with physical suffering and pain for the animals. According to § 11b of the Animal Welfare Act, breeding such animals is prohibited. Rex rabbits suffer from the consequences of their folded ear canals: they tend to have hearing problems, impaired communication with other rabbits, and an increased risk of ear and dental diseases. Pain when eating food can also be a consequence of their drooping ears. You can find more information about the issues faced by Rex rabbits here. When animals suffer due to anatomical conditions caused by breeding practices, this constitutes so-called "breeding for suffering." As advocates for animals, we reject such breeding practices. Pet owners who support these types of breeding act irresponsibly.

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Ich befinde mich zur Zeit in Behandlung. (05.06.2026) Rubeus kam als Fundtier zu uns ins Tierheim. Nun sucht der ruhige Kaninchenmann ein neues Für-immer-Zuhause.Rubeus sucht ein artgemäßes Zuhause mit mindestens einem Partnertier, einer großen Unterbringung und täglichem Freilauf. Die Mindestanforderungen bezüglich der Maße der Unterbringung finden Sie hier. Zu Anfang hat Rubeus die reine Innenhaltung genossen, hat sich aber während der wärmeren Monate schon an die reine Außenhaltung gewöhnt. Bei der Außenhaltung ist zu beachten, dass Rubeus nicht durch ausbuddeln entweichen kann und dass Schutz vor Fressfeinden gewährleistet ist. Auch auf Schattenplätze muss geachtet werden. Verschiedene Rückzugsmöglichkeiten wie Schlafhöhlen sowie Strukturelemente zur Unterhaltung dürfen nicht fehlen. Da es sich bei Kaninchen nicht um Kuschel-, sondern Beobachtungstiere handelt, verbringen sie lieber Zeit mit ihren Artgenossen als mit uns Menschen. Diese Tierrasse entstammt einer Qualzucht. Die züchtungsbedingten morphologischen und/oder physiologischen Veränderungen können zu Verhaltensstörungen führen und sind mit körperlichen Leiden und Schmerzen für die Tiere verbunden. Laut § 11b Tierschutzgesetz ist die Zucht solcher Tiere verboten.Widderkaninchen leiden an den Folgen ihres abgeknickten Ohrkanals: Sie neigen zu Hörproblemen, eingeschränkter Kommunikation mit Artgenossen und haben ein erhöhtes Risiko für Ohr- und Zahnerkrankungen. Auch Schmerzen bei der Futteraufnahme kann eine Folge der Hängeohren sein. Hier finden Sie weitere Informationen zu den Problemen der Widderkaninchen.Wenn Tiere anatomisch bedingt leiden, handelt es sich um eine Qualzucht. Als Anwält*innen der Tiere lehnen wir diese ab. Tierhalter*innen, die solche Zuchten unterstützen, handeln unverantwortlich.

Size

Large

Age

Baby

Location

🇩🇪Hamburg

Shelter

Tierheim Hamburg

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