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Zimba

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

Zimba is a Mittelspitz born on 22.12.2021. He weighs approximately 10 kg. He is registered in the Norwegian Kennel Club. With people: He is a bit cautious with new people and requires a calm approach. He can be nippy towards people if he feels insecure. Zimba should not live with children, and he prefers not to interact with small children. With other animals: He is generally friendly with female dog and some older male dogs. In a yard, he can be a bit of a runner, so this needs to be addressed more. He hunts cats outside. Activity level and training: He is an active boy and enjoys long walks, but he also needs regular mental stimulation. He is a smart dog with a lot of capacity. He is food-motivated and fun to work with. Type of home: Zimba would fit well in a home with 1-2 adults who have a calm home environment with not too much visitors. He would not thrive living centrally or in a densely populated area. He can alert to things in the environment.

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Zimba er en mittelspitz født 22.12.2021. Han veier ca 10 kg. Han er registrert i Norsk Kennel Klubb. Med mennesker: Han er litt forsiktig med nye mennesker, og har behov for en rolig tilnærming. Kan bjeffe på mennesker hvis han blir usikker. Zimba skal ikke bo med barn, og ønsker heller ikke omgås små barn. Med andre dyr: Han er omgjengelig med tisper og enkelte eldre hannhunder. I bånd kan han utagere i passeringer, så dette må det trenes mer på. Jager katt ute. Aktivitetsnivå og trening: Han er en aktiv gutt og blir gjerne med på langturer, men har også behov for endel mental stimuli. Han er en smart hund og har stor kapasitet. Er godbitmotivert og morsom å jobbe med. Type hjem: Zimba vil passe i et hjem med 1 – 2 voksne som har et rolig hjemmemiljø uten for mye besøk. Han vil ikke trives å bo sentralt eller i i tett boligfelt. Han kan varsle på ting i miljøet.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇳🇴Oslo
Shelter
FOD
Living with Zimba
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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What you'll need for Zimba in week one.

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About Zimba

What life with Zimba looks like

Zimba is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at FOD in Oslo.

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 Norway

Norwegian rescues require thorough background checks. Animals leave with a Nordic pet passport and full vetting. Norway is outside the EU so import rules differ slightly — TRACES applies.

Oslo, Norway browse more dogs in Norway.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zimba, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zimba?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. FOD handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Zimba on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zimba if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — FOD 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 Zimba 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 Zimba 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 FOD early rather than rehoming privately; they know Zimba 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 (NO). 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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