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Adopt Simba

Female · Adult · 3 years

Simba is a young Amstaff raised in isolation, confined on a balcony between the sun and the cold, without shelter or stimulation. Her life was spent waiting, interrupted only by a report of abuse. This lack of experiences translates into initial shyness that may seem distrust. Simba simply needs time to study who is in front of her; she is not a dog that gives herself immediately, she needs to understand she can trust. Once the bond is established, however, she becomes affectionate and easy to handle. For her, we are looking for a situation that respects this need for gradualness. Simba does not need pity for her past, but a solid presence that allows her to recover the lost time and finally live outside those few square meters of concrete.

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Simba è una giovane Amstaff cresciuta in isolamento, confinata su un balcone tra il sole e il gelo, senza un riparo e senza stimoli. La sua è stata un'esistenza passata nell'attesa, interrotta solo grazie a una segnalazione per maltrattamento. Questa mancanza di esperienze si traduce oggi in una timidezza iniziale che può sembrare diffidenza. Simba ha semplicemente bisogno di tempo per studiare chi ha davanti; non è un cane che si concede subito, deve capire di potersi fidare. Una volta stabilito il legame, però, si rivela affettuosa e di facile gestione. Per lei cerchiamo una situazione che rispetti questa sua necessità di gradualità. Simba non ha bisogno di pietà per il suo passato, ma di una presenza solida che le permetta di recuperare il tempo perduto e di vivere finalmente fuori da quei pochi metri quadrati di cemento.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 3 years
Location
🇮🇹Rome
Shelter
LAV Italy
Living with Simba
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by LAV Italy · Rome

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Simba home

What you'll need for Simba in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 medium-sized adult dog waiting at LAV Italy in Rome.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs time and patience to build trust due to past neglect and isolation

🇮🇹Adopting from Italy

Italian canili require adopters to sign a stewardship contract (affido) and may retain the right to verify the animal's wellbeing post-adoption. Animals are chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

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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. LAV Italy 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 — LAV Italy 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 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 LAV Italy 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 (IT). 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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