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Simba

English Bulldog · Male · Adult · 4 years

Meet Simba our 5 year old Bulldog that just can't wait to be king in his forever home! Simba is a sweet, excitable fella who loves nothing more than a bum scratch after a zoom around with his toys. ! He has a soft spot for anyone who takes a little time to get to know him. Once he feels comfortable, he likes a fuss! Food is one of his great joys and he knows his basics, including sit and paw, and will brings a lovely mix of goofiness and loyalty to your life! Simba loves to be out and about on his walks, exploring the world around him, not minding jumping in the car for an adventure. Simba is suited to a home where any children are of upper‑secondary‑school age or older. He is under‑socialised with other dogs; he has walked alongside a few, though there have been occasions where he has snapped, so he is looking for a home where he can be the only dog. He is also not compatible with other pets. A garden is optional, though if he does have one, it will need to be private rather than communal. He is looking to stay on his lead during walks, and his time spent alone will benefit from being built up at his pace.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Manchester
Shelter
Dogs Trust Manchester
Living with Simba
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Manchester · ManchesterLearn about English Bulldog

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Bringing Simba home

What you'll need for Simba in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Simba

What life with Simba looks like

Simba is a adult english bulldog dog waiting at Dogs Trust Manchester in Manchester.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧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.

Manchester, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

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. Dogs Trust Manchester 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 — Dogs Trust Manchester 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 Dogs Trust Manchester 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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