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Tom

Male · Adult · 4 years

Tom is urgently seeking a new home! He tested positive on EC and would very much like to move into a beautiful, species-appropriate home with a also positive female rabbit. He shows no symptoms and is happy here, but unfortunately alone :-( Who would like to give Tom a wonderful home?

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Tom sucht dringend ein neues Zuhause! Er wurde positiv auf EC getestet und würde sehr gern zu einer ebenfalls positivem Kaninchendame in ein schönes artgerechtes Zuhause ziehen. Er zeigt keine Symptome und freut sich hier seines Lebens, aber leider allein :-( Wer möchte Tom ein tolles Zuhause schenken?

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheimverein Erfurt
Cared for by Tierheimverein Erfurt · Germany

Listed 2 months ago

About Tom

What life with Tom looks like

Tom is a small adult rabbit waiting at Tierheimverein Erfurt in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tom, answered.

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