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Simon

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Simon is a handsome, young, large-breed boy looking for his forever home. Found as a stray with no microchip, little is known about his past, but he’s a friendly lad who deserves a fresh start. Currently in kennels in Magor, South Wales, Simon has earned the nickname “Silly Simon” from the kennel staff! We’re still getting to know him and will share more as his personality shines through. Age: Young male Age: Young male Size: Large breed Size: Large breed Personality: Friendly Personality: Friendly Location: Magor, South Wales Location: Magor, South Wales Health: Will be fully vaccinated and microchipped Health: Will be fully vaccinated and microchipped Neutering: Help For Dogs will cover the cost once he’s settled into his foster or forever home. Neutering: Help For Dogs will cover the cost once he’s settled into his foster or forever home. Simon’s story is still being written, and we’d love his next chapter to be filled with love, comfort and happiness. Could you give Silly Simon the forever home he deserves? 🏡❤️

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Help4Dogs

Living with Simon

✓Vaccinated
✕Microchipped

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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Simon home

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About Simon

What life with Simon looks like

Simon is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Help4Dogs in United Kingdom.

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.

🇬🇧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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Simon, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Simon?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Help4Dogs handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Simon on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Simon if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Help4Dogs 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Simon 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 Simon 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 Help4Dogs early rather than rehoming privately; they know Simon 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.