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Simba

Maltese · Unknown · Adult · 7 years

Maltese dog Simba was born around 2019 and came to us as a separation victim on 03.09.26. Simba is initially very unsure around strangers and does not like to be touched. However, the more he gets to know someone and trusts them, the more his distrust fades. He quickly senses when the biped is still unsure and then shows himself very reserved. He seems to get along well with other dogs. On walks, he shows himself completely unobtrusive. Here, people with a lot of tact and a confident demeanor are needed, who can convey security to Simba, but also do not expect too much from him right away. He also does not like to be groomed. Simba is not necessarily a dog for beginners or for a family with children.

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Malteserrüde Simba ist ca. 2019 geboren und kam als Trennungsopfer am 03.09.26 zu uns. Simba zeigt sich bei Fremden erst sehr verunsichert und mag es dann auch nicht angefasst zu werden. Je mehr er aber jemanden kennenlernt und vertraut, desto mehr weicht sein Misstrauen. Er spürt auch schnell, wenn der Zweibeiner noch unsicher ist und zeigt sich dann sehr verhalten. Mit Artgenossen scheint er sich aber gut zu verstehen. Auf den Spaziergängen zeigt er sich völlig unauffällig. Hier sind Leute mit viel Feingefühl und einem sicheren Auftreten gefragt, die Simba einerseits Sicherheit vermitteln, aber auch nicht gleich zu viel von ihm erwarten. Auch mag er es nicht frisiert zu werden. Simba ist nicht unbedingt ein Hund für Anfänger oder für eine Familie mit Kindern geeignet.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Paderborn
Shelter
Tierheim Paderborn
Living with Simba
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Paderborn · PaderbornLearn about Maltese

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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 maltese dog waiting at Tierheim Paderborn in Paderborn.

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 Germany

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.

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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. Tierheim Paderborn 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 — Tierheim Paderborn 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 Tierheim Paderborn 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 (DE). 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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