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Wasserschildkröten

Female

We are currently receiving a lot of red-eared sliders at the shelter. These animals weigh between 3 and 4 pounds and require registration. Their keeping must be approved by the relevant authorities in advance. The animals are now looking for places where they can live in an appropriate manner.

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Vermehrt bekommen wir im Moment Rotwangenschildkröten ins Tierheim. Diese Tiere wiegen zwischen 1,4 und 1,9kg und sind meldepflichtig. Die Haltung muss vorab von den zuständigen Behörden genehmigt werden. Die Tiere suchen nun Plätze, wo sie artgerecht leben können.

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Location
🇩🇪Mülheim
Shelter
Tierheim Mülheim
Living with Wasserschildkröten
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Mülheim · Mülheim

Listed 1 month ago

About Wasserschildkröten

What life with Wasserschildkröten looks like

Wasserschildkröten is a adult animal waiting at Tierheim Mülheim in Mülheim.

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

Mülheim, Germany — browse more animals in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Wasserschildkröten, answered.

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