How do I contact the shelter about Simba?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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.

← Back to results

Available

Simba

Bernese Mountain Dog · Male · Adult · 7 years

- typical temperament - must still be trained - gets along with fellow animals - not suitable for children and cats - house-trained Simba has already been with us at our shelter for the second time and is now hoping for a suitable forever home for so long. With his trusted people, the Big One is very friendly and clingy. However, strangers and situations can remain a mystery to him. A house with a secured garden in a quiet location – preferably rural – is a must for Simba. He would be overjoyed with a property where he can guard. In the past, Simba has learned to assert his opinion and to stick to it seriously. Experienced people without children or smaller animals are exactly what he needs. Simba has an official muzzle and leash requirement, so the use of a muzzle by his future people should not be a problem. Until Simba finds a loving home, he would be grateful for support in the form of a sponsorship.

DE·Show original

- alterstypisches Temperament - muss noch erzogen werden - verträgt sich mit Artgenossen - nicht zu Kindern und Katzen - stubenrein Simba ist bereits zum zweiten Mal bei uns im Tierheim und hofft nun schon so lange auf ein passendes Für-immer-Zuhause. Bei seinen Bezugspersonen ist der Große sehr freundlich und anhänglich. Fremde Personen und Situationen können ihm jedoch gestohlen bleiben. Ein Haus mit gesichertem Garten in ruhiger Lage – gerne ländlich – ist ein Muss für Simba. Über ein Grundstück, das er bewachen darf, würde er sich riesig freuen. Simba hat in der Vergangenheit gelernt, seine Meinung zu vertreten und diese dann auch ernsthaft durchzusetzen. Erfahrene Menschen, ohne Kinder oder kleinere Tiere, sind genau das Richtige für ihn. Simba hat eine behördliche Maulkorb- und Leinenauflage, daher sollte die Nutzung eines Maulkorbs bei seinen zukünftigen Menschen kein Problem darstellen. Bis Simba in ein liebevolles Zuhause ziehen kann, würde er sich über Unterstützung in Form einer Patenschaft freuen.

Size

Extra large

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇩🇪Hamburg

Shelter

Tierheim Hamburg

Living with Simba

✓House-trained
✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by Tierheim Hamburg · Hamburg Learn about Bernese Mountain Dog →

More dogs in Hamburg →More dogs in Germany →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Simba home

What you'll need for Simba in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Simba

What life with Simba looks like

Simba is a extra-large adult bernese mountain dog dog waiting at Tierheim Hamburg in Hamburg.

An 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: Has official muzzle and leash requirement from authorities

🇩🇪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.

Hamburg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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.