Meet Samson: The Snuggly, Shadow-Fearing Sweetheart 🐾
Ever feel like the world doesn’t make sense? That’s how we feel when we think about how Samson ended up at the shelter.
This 4-year-old black Lab mix (weighing in at a perfectly huggable 50 pounds) was surrendered by his owner for reasons we’ll never understand—probably for being too sweet, too loyal, or too snuggly. Unfortunately, time ticked on and Samson quietly became the **longest resident at the shelter**, which is never a good thing for a dog.
But just when hope seemed dim, The Misfit Ranch got a call from shelter staff—“Please help Samson. We all love him.” That was all we needed to hear. We swooped in, and now Samson is thriving in a cozy foster home where he’s proving to be *nearly perfect*.
✅ House-trained? Check.
✅ Friendly with people and other dogs? Absolutely.
✅ Ready for adventure? You bet—this guy may be four, but he’s got the energy of a spry pup and would *love* to be your running buddy, hiking partner, or emotional support shadow.
Now let’s talk about his quirk, because every great character has one.
Samson is totally fine in the dark… just not by himself. That’s when the boogeyman shows up (in his mind, at least). When he first arrived at his foster home, he cried endlessly in his crate, and we assumed it was separation anxiety. But we’ve since cracked the code: **Samson does great as long as his crate is in a larger room and—here’s the key—the light stays on.** No tiny laundry rooms or shadowy corners for this guy. He’s not afraid of the dark itself, he just doesn’t want to face it *alone.* Once we figured that out, it’s been smooth sailing. Give him a little space and keep the light on, and he settles in like a champ.
At his core, Samson is a deeply loving, loyal, and resilient soul. Despite being let down in the past, he’s still full of trust, joy, and affection. He’s the kind of dog who will press into your legs for pets, give you soulful looks like you’re the center of his universe, and fall asleep with his chin on your foot just to feel close to you.
So if you’re looking for a sweet, active, loyal best friend…
If you have a decent-sized room and a heart with a Samson-shaped hole…
And if you’re ready for a companion who’s got the heart of a lion and the adorable neuroses of a Pixar character…
Samson’s your guy.
Turn the light on. Open your heart. He’s waiting.
Meet Samson: The Snuggly, Shadow-Fearing Sweetheart 🐾
Ever feel like the world doesn’t make sense? That’s how we feel when we think about how Samson ended up at the shelter.
This 4-year-old black Lab mix (weighing in at a perfectly huggable 50 pounds) was surrendered by his owner for reasons we’ll never understand—probably for being too sweet, too loyal, or too snuggly. Unfortunately, time ticked on and Samson quietly became the **longest resident at the shelter**, which is never a good thing for a dog.
But just when hope seemed dim, The Misfit Ranch got a call from shelter staff—“Please help Samson. We all love him.” That was all we needed to hear. We swooped in, and now Samson is thriving in a cozy foster home where he’s proving to be *nearly perfect*.
✅ House-trained? Check.
✅ Friendly with people and other dogs? Absolutely.
✅ Ready for adventure? You bet—this guy may be four, but he’s got the energy of a spry pup and would *love* to be your running buddy, hiking partner, or emotional support shadow.
Now let’s talk about his quirk, because every great character has one.
Samson is totally fine in the dark… just not by himself. That’s when the boogeyman shows up (in his mind, at least). When he first arrived at his foster home, he cried endlessly in his crate, and we assumed it was separation anxiety. But we’ve since cracked the code: **Samson does great as long as his crate is in a larger room and—here’s the key—the light stays on.** No tiny laundry rooms or shadowy corners for this guy. He’s not afraid of the dark itself, he just doesn’t want to face it *alone.* Once we figured that out, it’s been smooth sailing. Give him a little space and keep the light on, and he settles in like a champ.
At his core, Samson is a deeply loving, loyal, and resilient soul. Despite being let down in the past, he’s still full of trust, joy, and affection. He’s the kind of dog who will press into your legs for pets, give you soulful looks like you’re the center of his universe, and fall asleep with his chin on your foot just to feel close to you.
So if you’re looking for a sweet, active, loyal best friend…
If you have a decent-sized room and a heart with a Samson-shaped hole…
And if you’re ready for a companion who’s got the heart of a lion and the adorable neuroses of a Pixar character…
Samson’s your guy.
The Misfit Ranch is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care of animals in need. We provide a safe haven, offering them healing, protection, and the opportunity to find their forever home.
The Misfit Ranch is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care of animals in need. We provide a safe haven, offering them healing, protection, and the opportunity to find their forever home.
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