How do I contact the shelter about SIMBA?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Murcia) 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 — Murcia) 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 Murcia) 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

Mixed Breed · Male

What would you choose for Simba? He’s affectionate, loves a cuddle, enjoys his walks, gets on well with other dogs and, despite everything, still greets life with a wagging tail. But Simba has spent years in kennels. His world is a kennel less than 2m x 2m. A food bowl. A water bucket. A pallet to sleep on. Dogs all around him. Four walks a week when volunteers can come. It sounds harsh when you read it. Yet for Simba, this is normal. Very little love, play, exercise, interaction, peace, enjoyment, comfort. Just existing. This is the life he knows. This is where he feels safe. Over the years, Simba has watched kennel mate after kennel mate leave for their forever homes. He stays behind. Perhaps because he’s a typical brown Spanish dog and we have many that look just like him. The reality is that Simba has become institutionalised. If he were adopted tomorrow, it wouldn’t be an easy journey. Not for Simba and not for his adopter. Imagine being taken from the only home you’ve ever known, even if that home is just four walls and a concrete floor. Everything would be different. Different smells. Different sounds. Different routines. Different expectations. There would be stress. There would be confusion. There would be setbacks. But there would also be the possibility of something more. A sofa. A garden. Freedom. One-to-one love. Being part of a family. Sleeping indoors. Being able to toilet away from his kennel every day. Daily exercise. Fun. Interaction. Having choices…treats, toys, cuddles, playtime. A short term pain, confusion, worry…but long term…a life of love and happiness…just like a normal dog! We believe Simba could absolutely adapt and learn to enjoy a normal family life, but it would take patience, understanding and a willingness to let him adjust at his own pace. In fact, we think Simba would cope much better in a home with another friendly, confident dog. A canine companion could help show him that the world outside the kennel isn’t so scary and give him reassurance when things feel overwhelming. So here’s our question: If you were Simba, what would you choose? Would you stay where life is predictable and safe, even if it’s small and limited? Or would you take the risk of uncertainty for the chance of something better? And if you were the adopter, would you take that chance on him? Simba is castrated. Approx weight 25/06/25: 23kg Approx weight 16/05/26: 27kgs Approximate measurements in Centimetres: Height: 55cms Neck: 45cms

Size

Medium

Age

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Location

🇪🇸Lips Rescue

Shelter

Murcia)

Living with SIMBA

✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing SIMBA home

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About SIMBA

What life with SIMBA looks like

SIMBA is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Murcia) in Lips Rescue.

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 Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Lips Rescue, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

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. Murcia) 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 — Murcia) 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 Murcia) 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.