Available

Suma

Chinchilla · Female · Senior · 9 years

Suma – Abbreviation for her nickname “Süße Maus” – shows herself to be quiet and reserved. Typical for her species, she only half appreciates cuddles: she allows herself to be gently touched with some trust, but does not like to be picked up. Currently she lives alone, as unfortunately two bonding attempts have been unsuccessful. Suma reacted aggressively towards fellow animals. For the senior, an appropriate home is sought where she may age in peace and with loving care. We offer mediation assistance and hope that the Chinchilla lady finds a new home. Currently she lives in 74026 Bad Wimpfen and can be met there by arrangement. Tips for husbandry and care of Chinchillas can be found here: www.chinchilla-scientia.

DE·Show original

Rasse: Chinchilla Geschlecht: weiblich Geburtsdatum: ca. 2017 Farbe: wildgrauFür die etwa 8 Jahre alte Chinchilla-Dame wird ein neues Zuhause gesucht. Sie lebt seit rund zwei Jahren bei ihrer Besitzerin, nachdem sie ursprünglich von einer Bekannten übernommen wurde. Suma – Abkürzung für ihren Spitznamen „Süße Maus” – zeigt sich ruhig und zurückhaltenden. Typisch für ihre Art schätzt sie Streicheleinheiten nur bedingt: Sie lässt sich mit etwas Vertrauen vorsichtig berühren, mag aber nicht hochgenommen werden. Aktuell lebt sie alleine, da leider zwei Vergesellschaftungsversuche erfolglos blieben. Suma reagierte dabei aggressiv gegenüber Artgenossen. Für die Seniorin wird ein artgerechtes Zuhause gesucht, in dem sie in Ruhe und liebevoller Fürsorge alt werden darf. Wir leisten Vermittlungshilfe und hoffen, dass die Chinchilla-Dame ein neues Zuhause findet. Aktuell lebt sie in 74026 Bad Wimpfen und kann dort nach Absprache kennengelernt werden. Interessenten können sich gerne direkt per E-Mail melden. Tipps zur Haltung und Pflege von Chinchillas gibt es hier: www.chinchilla-scientia.com

Size

—

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Heilbronn

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Heilbronn

Cared for by Tierschutzverein Heilbronn · Heilbronn Learn about Chinchilla →

Listed 6 months ago

About Suma

What life with Suma looks like

Suma is a senior chinchilla animal waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

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

Paperwork, vet checks and transport rules differ by species and by country. Ask the shelter what is included and what you will need to arrange before you commit.

Heilbronn, Germany — browse more animals in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Suma, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Suma?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Heilbronn handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Suma on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Suma if I live in another country?: Sometimes. Whether a animal can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask Tierschutzverein Heilbronn what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Suma already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: What a animal comes with (vet checks, vaccinations, identification, paperwork) varies by shelter and species. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask Tierschutzverein Heilbronn directly what is included and what Suma still needs.
What happens if Suma 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 Tierschutzverein Heilbronn early rather than rehoming privately; they know Suma 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.