Seven months on, RSPCA Cornwall’s Simba is still waiting his turn

Every so often another dog leaves the kennels with a new family. And Simba watches them go.

He has been with RSPCA Cornwall for seven months now. Long enough to see kennel friends arrive, make friends and head off to their new homes while he stays put.

So this weekend (Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November) the charity has handed its social media over to him, with a “Simba Saturday & Sunday takeover” and a simple request: please share him far and wide.

A goofy, intelligent boy

The branch describes Simba as a goofy, intelligent boy with so much love to give. The team looks after him, but the appeal is clear about what he is still missing. A comfy bed, a family to call his own, someone to share adventures with and a place where he truly belongs.

Written in Simba’s own voice, the post says he is always happy for the dogs who leave. But every time another friend goes, he can’t help wondering when it will be his turn.

“Seven months is a long time to wait when all you want is somewhere to belong,” it reads.

Meeting Simba

Anyone who thinks they could be the right match can find out more on the RSPCA Cornwall dogs for rehoming page.

The branch is a self-funded, local charity with its own rehoming process. Its team says it welcomes conversations with all applicants, to help find the right home for every dog.

Can’t take him home? There’s another way to help

The charity accepts Simba won’t be the perfect match for everyone, and says that’s okay. For anyone who can’t offer a home, sponsoring a kennel helps pay for food, warm bedding, comfort and everyday care for Simba and his kennel friends while they wait.

“Even if you can’t take me home, you can still be part of my journey,” the post says.

It signs off with a promise that he’ll be back, still hoping, for Simba Sunday.

📷RSPCA Cornwall's appeal for Simba. Credit: RSPCA Cornwall Branch