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Smokey & Buddy

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Smokey and Buddy came into our care at the end of July. Since they have known and loved each other since birth, we only place them together. Smokey and Buddy are looking for a suitable home with a large enclosure and daily outdoor time. The minimum requirements for enclosure sizes can be found here. Currently, Smokey and Buddy enjoy indoor housing, but can also be acclimated to outdoor housing during warmer months - in their previous home, they lived outside year-round. When outdoors, it is important to ensure Smokey and Buddy cannot dig out and that protection from predators is provided. Shade areas must also be considered. Various retreat options such as sleeping burrows and structural elements for entertainment must not be missing. Since rabbits are observation animals, not cuddly ones, they prefer to spend time with their own kind rather than with humans. Since Smokey and Buddy had dental problems in the past, they should have a veterinary dental check-up every few months. Currently, they have no symptoms. Smokey's breed comes from a breeding program that produces deformed animals. The breeding-related morphological and/or physiological changes can lead to behavioral disorders and are associated with physical suffering and pain for the animals. According to § 11b Animal Welfare Act, breeding such animals is prohibited. Lop rabbits suffer from the consequences of their bent ear canal: They are prone to hearing problems, limited communication with other rabbits, and have a significantly increased risk of ear and dental diseases. Regular veterinary ear and dental examinations, long-term medication therapy, and even ear canal surgery may be necessary. If animals suffer due to anatomical reasons, it is a breeding program. As advocates for animals, we reject these. Pet owners who support such breeding programs act irresponsibly.

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Smokey und Buddy kamen Ende Juli in unsere Obhut. Da die beiden sich von Geburt an kennen und gernhaben, vermitteln wir sie auch nur gemeinsam. Smokey und Buddy suchen ein artgemäßes Zuhause mit einer großen Unterbringung und täglichem Freilauf. Die Mindestanforderungen bezüglich der Maße der Unterbringungen finden Sie hier. Momentan genießen Smokey und Buddy die reine Innenhaltung, können aber während der wärmeren Monate auch an die reine Außenhaltung gewöhnt werden – in ihrem vorherigen Zuhause lebten sie das ganze Jahr draußen. Bei der Außenhaltung ist zu beachten, dass Smokey und Buddy nicht durch ausbuddeln entweichen können 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. Da Smokey und Buddy in der Vergangenheit Zahnprobleme hatten, sollten sie alle paar Monate zur tierärztlichen Zahnkontrolle. Momentan haben sie keine Symptome. Smokeys Rasse 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 deutlich erhöhtes Risiko für Ohr- und Zahnerkrankungen. Regelmäßige, tierärztliche Ohr- und Zahnuntersuchungen, eine medikamentöse Dauertherapie bis hin zu Operationen der Gehörgänge können nötig sein. 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
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Tierheim Hamburg
Living with Smokey & Buddy
  • Neutered
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About Smokey & Buddy

What life with Smokey & Buddy looks like

Smokey & Buddy is a large adult mixed breed rabbit waiting at Tierheim Hamburg in Hamburg.

Rabbits are social animals — most shelters recommend adopting them in bonded pairs rather than alone. They need fresh hay daily, several hours of out-of-cage time, and rabbit-safe spaces to explore. They live eight to twelve years, longer than many people expect.

🇩🇪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.

Hamburg, Germany browse more rabbits in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Smokey & Buddy, answered.

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