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Tierschutzverein Heilbronn

Heilbronn, Germany · 231 animals available

Animals at this shelter

Vielzitzenmäuse

1 year

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Suma

9 years

Chinchilla

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Linne & Rocco

9 years

Chinchilla · extra large

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Coco & Mr. Grey

6 years

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Carl, Colin

3 months

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Marwi

2 years

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Nelly

4 months

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Leo

Baby

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Sunny

Baby

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Flora

Baby

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Lemi

Baby

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Hexe II

Kitten

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Helena

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Albus

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Minerva

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Potter

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Ska

2 years

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Ocean

3 years

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Sangria

2 years

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Leni

3 years

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Lilly

2 years

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Lina

3 years

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Neptun

2 years

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

Erasco

2 years

🇩🇪Heilbronn, Germany

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How to adopt from Tierschutzverein Heilbronn

  1. 1

    Find a match

    Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.

  2. 2

    Get in touch

    Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.

  3. 3

    Application

    Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.

  4. 4

    Meet & greet

    Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.

  5. 5

    Home check

    Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.

  6. 6

    Adoption day

    Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.

Process and fees vary by shelter — contact Tierschutzverein Heilbronn directly for specifics.

About

About Tierschutzverein Heilbronn

Tierschutzverein Heilbronn is a multi-species shelter based in Heilbronn, Germany. There are currently 13 cats and 11 other animals listed for adoption.

The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Chinchilla.

The animals currently listed at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn range in age from about 0 to 9 years old. Most are large.

Adoption process

Adopting from Heilbronn

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.

When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Tierschutzverein Heilbronn directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.

For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Germany, see our Germany import guide.

At a glance

Breeds currently at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn

Nearby

Other shelters in Germany

Tierschutzverein Heilbronn is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Germany. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is Tierschutzverein Heilbronn located?

Tierschutzverein Heilbronn is in Heilbronn, Germany.

How many animals does Tierschutzverein Heilbronn have available for adoption?

Tierschutzverein Heilbronn currently has 231 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 13 cats. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.

How do I adopt an animal from Tierschutzverein Heilbronn?

Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Tierschutzverein Heilbronn directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Tierschutzverein Heilbronn handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. 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.

Can I adopt from Tierschutzverein Heilbronn if I live in another country?

Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Tierschutzverein Heilbronn typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.

Is Tierschutzverein Heilbronn a verified shelter on TailHarbor?

Tierschutzverein Heilbronn is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.

What is the adoption fee at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn?

TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Tierschutzverein Heilbronn directly. Typical fees in Germany cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Tierschutzverein Heilbronn via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.