Hi, this is Sammy. My foster mom also calls me Samuel, SamSam, Samwise, and Little Fruit Bat Baby (moms are so embarrassing).
I don’t remember much about my life before I came to this place called a foster home. I think somebody loved me once, but somehow I ended up on my own in the big scary world. I was starving and terrified and covered with icky bugs. Some nice people took me to the shelter but I was so afraid of all the noise, and of the people trying to help me. I didn’t know how to make friends and act friendly like the other dogs. Nobody came looking for me and I almost didn’t make it out of that place.
Luckily I ended up in a foster program.
My mom says I have really come out of my shell since I came here. I adore my people and I can’t get enough pets and love. I think I’m pretty loyal once I love you and I give my whole heart to the ones I love. I’m so much more confident now that I have figured out the routine here, but I’m still a little scared of new people and places, and sometimes I bark and act tough because I don’t want them to see I’m afraid. Once I meet you and see it’s ok I warm up pretty quick. If you give me a treat I think you must be nice! Mom says I need slow introductions and lots of patience when doing new things.
I haven’t been around many kids and none that are very young. I don’t think I would like a home with them because they run and make a lot of noise and it scares me. Sometimes I think when they run I should run too and bark at them. I could probably learn how to like kids more but Mom thinks I have some herder tendencies and might need some training to be sure I know how to act around them.
I really like other dogs. I love to play with my doggie housemates. Even if one is kind of cranky to me I still keep trying to be friends. I have met a lot of new dog friends on play dates and I have gotten along with all of them. Having dog friends really helps me feel comfortable and secure. A dog park may be too overwhelming for me though.
There are kitties here and I like them too. I am pretty careful with the confident ones who stand their ground and bop my nose if I get too enthusiastic, but I sometimes forget to be gentle and chase the one who runs from me. I get a little too playful when I catch him and I forget I’m so big. Mom reminds me I can’t play so rough, but I maybe should not have cats in my new home.
I am pretty much house-trained and I’m working on using the potty bells to tell mom I need to go out. At night I sleep in mom’s bedroom and I don’t have any accidents.
During the day when mom is gone I am in a kennel. I don’t really like it and I think I’m scared to be alone and that someone might not come back so I bark and howl sometimes. Mom got some medicine to help me and I’m starting to feel better and not be so sad when I’m alone. I do need a heavy duty metal crate to stay safe because I can damage the plastic and lighter metal ones. I can climb a chain link fence so I need a secure wood fence.
I walk pretty good on a leash and I have a cute little prance when we are going somewhere fun. I ride well in the car and jump in and out in my own. I wasn’t sure about playing with toys at first but I have decided I really like squeaky toys and things I can chew on. I have to be careful I don’t confuse shoes lying out with toys! I listen well and have learned to sit and to shake.
I will need a home with a fence, as I have too much energy that walks alone won't get out my energy. I need to be able to romp around in a yard!
My mom says I am a total love bug once I get to know someone. I like to be in the same room as my person (bathrooms included!) and I sleep at her feet when she’s working. I think I’m a lap dog even though I’m 35 pounds l, but lying next to mom on the couch is great too.
I hope I can find my new home with a family that loves me. My ideal home would include:
Other nice dogs
Fenced Yard
No cats or very confident cats
Older children
Someone who is home a lot or works from home
Lots of patience and positive reinforcement
Looking forward to meeting you or doing a meet and greet! Love, Sammy.
Hi, this is Sammy. My foster mom also calls me Samuel, SamSam, Samwise, and Little Fruit Bat Baby (moms are so embarrassing).
I don’t remember much about my life before I came to this place called a foster home. I think somebody loved me once, but somehow I ended up on my own in the big scary world. I was starving and terrified and covered with icky bugs. Some nice people took me to the shelter but I was so afraid of all the noise, and of the people trying to help me. I didn’t know how to make friends and act friendly like the other dogs. Nobody came looking for me and I almost didn’t make it out of that place.
Luckily I ended up in a foster program.
My mom says I have really come out of my shell since I came here. I adore my people and I can’t get enough pets and love. I think I’m pretty loyal once I love you and I give my whole heart to the ones I love. I’m so much more confident now that I have figured out the routine here, but I’m still a little scared of new people and places, and sometimes I bark and act tough because I don’t want them to see I’m afraid. Once I meet you and see it’s ok I warm up pretty quick. If you give me a treat I think you must be nice! Mom says I need slow introductions and lots of patience when doing new things.
I haven’t been around many kids and none that are very young. I don’t think I would like a home with them because they run and make a lot of noise and it scares me. Sometimes I think when they run I should run too and bark at them. I could probably learn how to like kids more but Mom thinks I have some herder tendencies and might need some training to be sure I know how to act around them.
I really like other dogs. I love to play with my doggie housemates. Even if one is kind of cranky to me I still keep trying to be friends. I have met a lot of new dog friends on play dates and I have gotten along with all of them. Having dog friends really helps me feel comfortable and secure. A dog park may be too overwhelming for me though.
There are kitties here and I like them too. I am pretty careful with the confident ones who stand their ground and bop my nose if I get too enthusiastic, but I sometimes forget to be gentle and chase the one who runs from me. I get a little too playful when I catch him and I forget I’m so big. Mom reminds me I can’t play so rough, but I maybe should not have cats in my new home.
I am pretty much house-trained and I’m working on using the potty bells to tell mom I need to go out. At night I sleep in mom’s bedroom and I don’t have any accidents.
During the day when mom is gone I am in a kennel. I don’t really like it and I think I’m scared to be alone and that someone might not come back so I bark and howl sometimes. Mom got some medicine to help me and I’m starting to feel better and not be so sad when I’m alone. I do need a heavy duty metal crate to stay safe because I can damage the plastic and lighter metal ones. I can climb a chain link fence so I need a secure wood fence.
I walk pretty good on a leash and I have a cute little prance when we are going somewhere fun. I ride well in the car and jump in and out in my own. I wasn’t sure about playing with toys at first but I have decided I really like squeaky toys and things I can chew on. I have to be careful I don’t confuse shoes lying out with toys! I listen well and have learned to sit and to shake.
I will need a home with a fence, as I have too much energy that walks alone won't get out my energy. I need to be able to romp around in a yard!
My mom says I am a total love bug once I get to know someone. I like to be in the same room as my person (bathrooms included!) and I sleep at her feet when she’s working. I think I’m a lap dog even though I’m 35 pounds l, but lying next to mom on the couch is great too.
I hope I can find my new home with a family that loves me. My ideal home would include:
Other nice dogs
Fenced Yard
No cats or very confident cats
Older children
Someone who is home a lot or works from home
Lots of patience and positive reinforcement
Looking forward to meeting you or doing a meet and greet! Love, Sammy.
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Discussion of medical needs are discussed due to most of our cases being medical.
Interviewing is done with registered veterinary technician.
Follow up calls, emails, and possible home visits are performed weekly until every one is well.
If owner have other animals in the home we will ask for a meet and greet
Landlords are called or proof of ownership is needed.
Adoption application must be submitted.
Veterinary references are requested.
Discussion of medical needs are discussed due to most of our cases being medical.
Interviewing is done with registered veterinary technician.
Follow up calls, emails, and possible home visits are performed weekly until every one is well.
If owner have other animals in the home we will ask for a meet and greet
Landlords are called or proof of ownership is needed.
