How do I contact the shelter about Simba?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Simba on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Simba if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Battersea Dogs & Cats Home 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Simba already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?

Most dogs 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 Simba 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 Battersea Dogs & Cats Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Simba 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 (EN). 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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Simba

Male · Puppy · 7 months

Simba is a friendly and affectionate seven-month-old Dutch Shepherd who is looking for a home with owners who have previous experience of high-energy, larger breeds. He is still learning about the world around him and will need patient, consistent training to help him grow into a confident adult dog and navigate his lack of early socialisation. He has not had many opportunities to experience the wider world. Since arriving with us at Battersea Old Windsor, he has been having a lot of new experiences and initially showed some worry around unknown sounds. It is possible that he may experience similar worries as he settles into his new home. He can also find some aspects of handling stressful, so his new owners will need to be patient in helping him become more comfortable with this. Simba is an affectionate dog who enjoys attention from the people he knows. He leans into your legs when he would like some fuss and, once he feels comfortable, his loving nature really shines through. He can be a little worried when people approach him while out on walks, but he warms up quickly. He is looking for a home with multiple carers who can share his training needs and allow him to settle into home life. He is still learning his manners and can have some very excitable moments and a lack of spacial awareness. As a larger dog, he can jump up when excited, particularly around food, and he will need continued guidance to help him understand what is expected of him. Simba would benefit from being the only dog in his new home so that his owners can focus on giving him the one-to-one training and attention he needs. He is still learning to feel confident around some dogs but can become very playful when he is comfortable. A private garden will provide Simba with a quiet space where his family can work on his training without the distractions of the wider world. Simba will need plenty of ongoing training, mental stimulation and appropriate outlets for his energy. His new family should be ready to invest time in teaching him good manners, establishing household boundaries and helping him discover the world in a positive and supportive way. Consistency will be particularly important for Simba. Simba's affectionate nature and intelligence make him a young dog with lots of potential, but there will be a period of training and patience as he navigates his adolescence and lack of socialisation at a young age Potential owners will need to speak with a Battersea vet prior to rehoming Simba. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Simba, you can e-mail our rehoming team to register your interest. We ask every customer to first complete our online rehoming application form. If you have not filled in our form yet, you can find the details on how to do so here:

Size

Large

Age

Puppy · 7 months

Location

🇬🇧London

Shelter

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Living with Simba

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home · London

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Listed 3 months ago

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About Simba

What life with Simba looks like

Simba is a large puppy/kitten dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Simba, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Simba?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Simba on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Simba if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Battersea Dogs & Cats Home 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Simba already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs 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 Simba 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 Battersea Dogs & Cats Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Simba 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 (EN). 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.