Simba T

Meet Simba

Female
DOB: September 27, 2025
Weight: 15 pounds currenly (small medium breed)
Breed: Terrier / Hound Mix
Neutered (Fixed)
Vaccinated (1 DHPP/Sextuple vaccine + Rabies vaccine current)
Microchipped
Healthy & Adoption-Ready

Personality, Breed Info & Expectations

Simba is a happy young dog with a playful personality and a loving, social nature. At only 8 months old, she is still very much a puppy - curious, energetic, affectionate, and eager to continue learning about the world around him.

She enjoys companionship, activity, and spending time with both people and other dogs. Simba gets along well with other pups and would likely thrive in a home where she can continue socializing, learning, and being included in daily life.

As a Terrier / Hound mix, Simba may show traits such as:

Intelligence and curiosity

Playful, energetic personality

Strong attachment to his people

Alertness and engagement

A love for walks, exploring, and activity

Terrier and Hound mixes are often affectionate, engaging companions who thrive with exercise, structure, consistency, and positive interaction.

Simba would thrive in a home prepared for:

Daily walks and exercise

Ongoing puppy training and supervision

Positive socialization and engagement

Mental stimulation and enrichment

Structure, consistency, and routine

A lifelong commitment to his emotional and physical well-being

Young dogs require significant time, patience, training, supervision, and financial commitment as they continue growing and developing.

Training, Adjustment & What to Expect

Many rescue puppies and young dogs come from uncertain beginnings and may not have had structure, socialization, or training before arriving at rescue. Even at 8 months old, Simba is still learning and developing emotionally and socially.

Young dogs are not automatically trained simply because they are older puppies. The rescue environment itself also does not always allow for extensive one-on-one training. While we work hard to provide safety, structure, and socialization, adopters should expect to continue training and guidance after adoption.

Adopting a young dog means being prepared for:

Potty training reinforcement and accidents

Teething and chewing behaviors

Leash training and obedience work

Jumping and playful puppy behavior

Continued socialization and confidence-building

Daily exercise, structure, and supervision

Routine veterinary care and vaccine boosters

Financial commitment throughout the dog's lifetime

Simba will benefit from:

Positive reinforcement training

Daily structure and routine

Continued socialization and exposure

Exercise and mental stimulation

Patience, consistency, and supervision

Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule:

3 days to decompress

3 weeks to learn your routine

3 months to fully feel at home

With patience, guidance, and commitment, dogs like Simba blossom into deeply loyal lifelong companions.

Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care

Owning a dog is a lifelong commitment that includes training, daily exercise, companionship, routine veterinary care, financial responsibility, and emotional commitment throughout every stage of life.

Simba will need:

Daily walks, exercise, and interaction

Continued training and guidance

Routine veterinary visits and future vaccine boosters

Preventative care including flea, tick, and heartworm prevention

Proper nutrition and weight management

Mental stimulation and enrichment

A safe, stable, indoor living environment

Because Simba is still a young dog, consistency and structure are especially important in helping her mature into a confident and well-balanced adult dog.

Simba is an indoor family dog and is not to be chained or left outside.

Adoption Information

If you are interested in adopting this wonderful dog, please complete an adoption application by visiting:
https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions<br><br>Thank you for considering adoption through Ozzie and Friends Rescue, a Los Angeles-based rescue dedicated to giving dogs a second chance at a loving home. Our team carefully reviews every application and will reach out to help match you with the right dog for your home and lifestyle.

You may be seeing our dogs listed in multiple states because we work hard to give as many of our rescue dogs as possible the opportunity to be seen by loving families beyond our local area. While we are based in Los Angeles, we expand our reach throughout the Western United States and the Midwest to help more dogs find the forever homes they deserve.

We understand that transportation and adoption fees can sometimes feel like a big commitment, and we truly appreciate every person who considers opening their heart and home to a rescue dog. Our goal is simply to give these dogs the best chance at being seen, adopted, and loved.

Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe and reliable transport so adopted dogs can travel to their new homes across the Western United States, Canada, and the Midwest.

We can't wait to help you meet your next fur-ever best friend.