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Belgian Malinois · Male · Young · 2 years

I'm SIMBA, and I came from far away, abandoned in Corsica, and I landed here in rough shape. For a year now, I've been slowly regaining my confidence. I'm young, playful, and curious... but I only show that side to those who take the time to get to know me. If you approach me too quickly, I might get scared. But if you respect my pace, I offer you my best moments: games, belly rubs, and soon, maybe, my first real swims. I need a patient, invested family, and most importantly, one ready to build a genuine relationship.

Read original (fr)

Moi, c’est Simba. Je viens de loin, abandonné en Corse, et j’ai atterri ici dans un sale état. Depuis un an, je reprends doucement confiance. Je suis jeune, joueur, curieux… mais tout ça, je ne le montre qu’à ceux qui prennent le temps de me connaître. Si tu viens vers moi trop vite, je peux paniquer. Mais si tu respectes mon rythme, je t’offre mes meilleurs moments : jeux, câlins sur le ventre, et bientôt, peut-être, mes premières vraies baignades. J’ai besoin d’une famille patiente, investie, et surtout, prête à construire une vraie relation.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Aix
Shelter
SPA Aix-en-Provence
Living with SIMBA
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Cared for by SPA Aix-en-Provence · AixLearn about Belgian Malinois

Listed 1 month ago

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 large young adult belgian malinois dog waiting at SPA Aix-en-Provence in Aix.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Requires patient, experienced owners due to abandonment trauma and fear-based reactions

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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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. SPA Aix-en-Provence 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 — SPA Aix-en-Provence 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 SPA Aix-en-Provence 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 (FR). 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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