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Winnie

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

I had to end my degu care after the loss of my last degu. Therefore, my degu lady Winnie is now searching for a new cuddle companion. Winnie is approximately 6-7 years old and the last remaining member of a former 5-member group. She has never had any problems when it comes to socializing, she was always more of the one who was attacked, so I would like her to have a loving senior lady as a cuddle partner. She is a bit thin due to her age, despite having a good appetite, and she likely lost her tail whisker in her babyhood, but there are no known health issues. She eats nuts from the hand and is now quite fond of being brushed, though she does not like to be taken out of her cage. I would like to see Winnie in a nice, spacious enclosure with a kind senior lady as company, and a sun lamp would be very important to her, as she loves it dearly. I am also willing to bring her a piece of the way (about 80 km) if everything fits.

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Ich habe mich nach dem Tod meines vorletzten Degus schweren Herzens dazu entschieden die Deguhaltung zu beenden. Daher sucht meine Degudame Winnie nun eine neue Kuschelkameradin. Winnie ist ca. 6 – 7 Jahre alt und die letzte Verbliebene einer ehemaligen 5er-Gruppe. Bei Vergesellschaftungen hat sie noch nie Probleme gemacht, sie war immer eher das Opfer das angegriffen wurde, daher wünsche ich mir für sie eine liebe Seniorin als Kuschelpartnerin. Sie ist altersbedingt trotz gutem Hunger relativ dünn und ihren Schwanzpuschel hat sie wohl schon im Babyalter verloren, aber ansonsten sind keinerlei gesundheitliche Probleme bekannt. Sie frisst Nüsse aus der Hand und lässt sich mittlerweile gerne kraulen, aus dem Käfig nehmen mag sie jedoch nicht so. Ich wünsche mir für Winnie ein schönes, großes Gehege mit netter Seniorin als Gesellschaft, ganz wichtig wäre auch eine Sonnenlampe, da sie ihre heiß und innig liebt. Gerne bringe ich sie auch ein Stück weit (ca. 80 km) entgegen, wenn alles passt.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Obermichelbach
Shelter
Deguhilfe Süd e.V.
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About Winnie

What life with Winnie looks like

Winnie is a large adult mixed breed animal waiting at Deguhilfe Süd e.V. in Obermichelbach.

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

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