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Schöni

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

I'm looking for an experienced home for our 4-year-old Degu lady "Schöni" as her partner recently passed away. She is curious, shy and stress-sensitive. She reacts physically (weight loss and a stuck eye - see photo). I've been to the vet several times about the eye, but they couldn't find anything wrong. It comes up during stressful periods. Since I don't feel confident about introducing her to other degus and we decided against getting more, I'm looking for an experienced Degu owner for her senior years. No other health issues are known. She enjoys cuddling with other degus, runs a lot in the wheel and likes to build grass houses. She's used to extra fresh food. I can meet within 30 km.

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Ich suche ein erfahrenes Zuhause für unsere 4-jährige Degu-Dame „Schöni“, da ihre Partnerin kürzlich verstorben ist. Sie ist neugierig, scheu und stressanfällig. Hierbei reagiert sie körperlich (Gewichtsverlust und ein verklebtes Auge – siehe Foto). Wegen dem Auge war ich schon des Öfteren beim Tierarzt. Er konnte nie etwas feststellen. Es kommt immer mal wieder in stressigen Phasen. Da ich mir die Vergesellschaftung mit ihr nicht zutraue und wir uns gegen weitere Degus entschieden habe, suche ich eine/n erfahrende/n Deguhalter/in für ihre Seniorenjahre. Andere gesundheitlichen Probleme sind nicht bekannt. Sie kuschelt gerne mit Artgenossen, läuft viel im Laufrad und baut gerne Grashäuser. Zusätzliches Frischfutter ist sie gewöhnt. Im Umkreis von 30 km könnte ich entgegenkommen.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Obermichelbach
Shelter
Deguhilfe Süd e.V.
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Listed 2 weeks ago

About Schöni

What life with Schöni looks like

Schöni is a senior mixed breed animal waiting at Deguhilfe Süd e.V. in Obermichelbach.

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

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