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My basic info
Breed
Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever
Color
Black - with White
Age
1 year 11 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
60 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Hi! My name is Sweeney, and I am just the goodest boy, can't you tell?!
I just turned a year old, but I've seen and been through a lot in my short life! My siblings and I found ourselves malnourished in a rural Texas animal control with Parvo and coccidia at about 6 weeks old. These diseases are known as puppy killers, but thank goodness Samson's Sanctuary scooped us all up and that we all had the will to survive and thrive! And that is exactly what we are all doing now, thriving!
My siblings and other friends all got adopted and are thriving in their furever homes and I'm still waiting. I got adopted when I was a tiny baby, and the family didnt take puppy responsibility seriously. They promised to do the training work a puppy requires no matter what, and that they would love me unconditionally but I guess they changed their mind. They returned me 3 weeks later. I don't understand what I did wrong! No one ever taught me how to be a good boy in a home, I just needed a fair chance and time to adjust. I have been in a few foster homes and even 2 board and training programs since then, and everyone who cares for me loves me so much. I have learned lots of good boy manner and I'm ready to find my family! Need proof of what a good boy I can be? I was recently asked to be a flower boy in a wedding, and was the center of attention of 120 guests I had never met! I hung out at the cocktail hour after too and made so many friends- check out the video on our IG!
I also healed from 2 emergency surgeries on my elbow when I was 6 month old, and even that couldn't bring me down! I'm able to run and play on the beach and everywhere else I'm allowed to! Now I wear elbow pads to keep me safe, and I think I look really cool!
I'm a 60 lb bundle of love. All I really want to do is shower you with kisses, snuggle, go on fun walks or hikes, and show you how incredibly smart I am. Puzzles, games, tricks...no problem! And I'm not trying to brag, but did I already mention I'm smart? Because I'm also potty trained and ask nicely to go outside too. AND I like to sing opera. Check me out on our IG & tiktok! @SamsonsSanctuary
Even though I'm a playful boy, I also love to snuggle up with you on a comfy couch and watch a show or movie while I chew on my favorite toy. And I love to have playdates with my doggie friends! However before I made it to LA my brothers who were bigger than me used to beat me up for my food, and due to that trauma I don't like to share food and would prefer to be your only puppy love, unless you are experienced handling food guarding and feel confident you can keep me on the right track, I've worked so hard already!
I've really been waiting my WHOLE LIFE for you! If you want to be my forever family, I promise I'll be your very best pal. Pretty please apply to foster or adopt me, and you'll find out how awesome I really am!
*Sweeney is currently in temporary foster until the end of July but has NOWHERE to go after! Please foster or adopt!*
