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Simba

Male · Puppy · 14 months

Big, gorgeous lad Simba is looking for his forever person. Simba is a fairly tim id lad who has had limited socialisation. Introducing him to new people can take time but he soon comes around. Once he builds up trust he is very loving and affectionate. He is very strong and can pull on the lead but he is responsive and will listen. He has not had a lot of lead training so this is understandable. He is unsure of new situations when out, this can make handling difficult and will need a strong and competent handler. A large enclosed garden would be beneficial although not something he has at the minute. Simba is good around children and has lived with them previously, due to his size, an adult only home or children over 8 would be best suited. We would guess he is around 35 40 kg. He has lived in a multi dog household befo re but may be best suited to being the only pet in the home. He is not cat tested. Simba has never been in a car before so this will be new experience for him. Although he has had a fairly sheltered life without much socialisation Simba has lots of potential to be a fantastic dog. He is still young so has lots of opportunity to flourish with time and patience. If you feel you have time and dedication to help Simba reach his full potential please contact the office directly on or click on “Request to adopt Simba now”.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 14 months
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
DAWGS
Living with Simba
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by DAWGS · United Kingdom

Listed 2 weeks 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 large puppy/kitten dog waiting at DAWGS.

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.

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. DAWGS 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 — DAWGS 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 DAWGS 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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