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My basic info
Breed
Cattle Dog
Color
Black - with White
Age
2 years 6 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
40 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
**At this time, we are asking for adopters to be in the Sacramento and IMMEDIATE surrounding areas.
If you are interested in adopting Sampson, please jump on our website and fill out an adoption application- www.norcalbullybreedrescue.org**
What is your name:Sampson!
Are you a girl or a boy: I am 100% little boy
How old are you: about 1, still a pup
What breed are you: not sure?, cattle dog mix/adorably handsome
How much do you weigh: about 40lbs
What do you look like: My ears could take flight! One is almost always standing straight up. I am a perfect medium size pup, not too big or too small. My arms, legs and tummy have the cutest spots on them. 🥰
What do you like to eat: I enjoy puppy food, dog treats bone 🍖 and frozen peanut butter.
I might put some other stuff in my mouth too 👞 but that’s neither here nor there, I am a puppy what do you expect.
What kind of personality do you have: Fun, affectionate, energetic. 🧨 , is bouncy a personality trait? I love to play, I can entertain myself but would sure love to have my people to play with.
Describe your perfect day: I’d prefer to eat my breakfast and see where the next party is at. I can run around the house, the yard, roll around on the couch until you rub my stomach or just sit and stare at you longingly.
Do you have a favorite toy: Yes, all of them.
Do you know any tricks: I can sit and sometimes will shake a paw, foster mom says I am smart and once I am settled into a home have potential of learning lots of things. I am a smart 🍪 .
What scares you: Not much, the vacuum annoys 🙄 me but it doesn’t scare me. That’s one of those things I want to eat but am not supposed to I guess. I just tell it who is boss. ✋
Have you been around children, do you like them: I haven’t been around a lot of kids. My energy level would be much better suited for bigger kids. Though I will grow up and learn, right now I am sort of rough and tumble w/ my play time. Still learning the difference between playing with people and dogs.
Do you like cats? Cats and squirrels are not my jam. 🛑 🐱
How do you feel about other dogs: I feel excited! I love to pester my foster brother Squish, he is super patient and ignores me so eventually I leave him alone and we just chill. If a dog can accept my playful attitude I will do well. Dogs that are impatient or easily annoyed, don’t want to play….hard pass.
How is your health: After a few weeks of recovery from being hit by a car, I am in good health! ⭐️ We will see how I progress but due to an injury to my snout I may not become a long distance runner especially in the heat. But I do enjoy a good cool weather trot! 🐕
So far nothing seems to bother me though.
Who do you live with in your foster home and who is your closest companion: I have a foster mom and dad who I love but mom gives me a little more belly rubs so she wins. There are two boy dogs and a girl dog in the house.
Some of them are grouchy old things so I hang w/ Squish, he is a chill dude who doesn’t mind me poking at him to play.
Where do you hangout when home alone? I am crate trained so I can hang in there while you are out or at work.
I haven’t been destructive when left out short periods either but one day the toilet paper was causing some issues so I showed it what’s up. 🧻 🧸
Where do you sleep: In my crate, its my cozy den. 💤 😴
Do you like walking on leash: As a matter of fact I do, it gives me the opportunity to smell every single thing I see. 👀 💦
Do you have any not so great habits: I am still a bit mouthy and learning not to jump on people when I am excited. If you stay calm and ignore me I can take a hint or if you bribe me to sit w/ a treat I totally will. Foster mom sprays me with a water bottle sometimes when I jump. Believe me I am learning fast!
Are you house trained: For the most part yes, I only had an accident or two at my new place, which is pretty good. Also, I have never done a number two in the house. Consider yourself lucky 🍀
Do you like water: 💧 A little unsure but will dip my toes in the kiddy pool and chase the yard hose.
What do you like most about your foster family: They did what was best for me and kept me crated while I healed and didn’t mind me signing tunes 🎶 to them. I don’t howl often but when I do it is quite spectacular.
They have been patient with me being a little behind in being a grown up boy and learning proper in-house etiquette. Apparently bouncing of the walls or shot out of a cannon is frowned upon. 🤡
What I love about them is they love me, I have food, and a nice yard to play in.
What was your life like before being brought to NorCal Bully Breed Rescue? I was hit by a car and brought to the shelter, my side was open and my upper jaw separated from my nasal cavity. But the past is the past and I am healthy and excited to put it behind me. To new beginnings!
