Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
House-trained,
Story
Meet Samson!
Nickname: Sam, Sammy
Fun Fact: Someone forgot to tell Samson he's a dachshund! He loves to go outside and roll around in the snow!
Rescue: Albert's Dog Lounge
Age: Golden Oldie
Weight: 15 lbs
Health issues: Sammy had back surgery in 2016. He dribbles urine but happily wears a belly band. He is not on any Rx medications but does use D-Mannose urinary support (multiple options online, $15- $25 per month, depending on brand)
History: Sammy's owner is getting married so he surrendered his elderly dogs
Foster home: Delavan, WI
Activity level: Moderate
Friendly with: Friendly with: Adults and respectful older children (12 and up, please!). He is quite particular about other dogs, and would likely benefit from being an only dog.
Cats are an unknown.
Sleep style: Sammy will sleep in his own bed but he really would like to sleep cuddled up next to his owner underneath the covers. Sammy is a true Dachshund and that he loves to cuddle underneath covers.
Meals: Sammy eats freeze dried breakfast and frozen for dinner. He loves liver treats for snacks, a good bully stick, or a no-hide bone
Bark-o-meter: 1/10
Shedding meter: 1/10
Fashion: blue plaid belly bands (AKA "man pants")
Walk out song: “Tub Thumping" by Chumbawamba. "I get knocked down, but I get up again, you're never gonna keep me down"
Favorite season: Samson loves the winter, someone forgot to tell him that dachshunds are not supposed to like the snow!
Personality: Resilient, playful, loving, cuddly, sweet, funny
Best feature: His super soft fur, his resilient nature, and his sweetness
Signature Move: walking in a doggy treadmill while I wait for dinner (if only we were all so disciplined!)
Love Language: cuddles and no one messing with his bones.
Loves: Snow play time! Do you want to build a snowman with me?
Bucket list: Learning to use the internet and your credit card. He thinks Amazon would be a super idea!
Sammy is a really great kid and he's very sweet as soon as his foster mama met him he was giving kisses. He's a fun sweet dog just needs the right home that doesn't mind him wearing pants! He guards his bones, but not his food, and hoards his toys. He just needs other dogs to allow him his space..... and his stuffies.
Neutered
Microchipped
Housebroken, but does dribble a bit from his IVDD (the reason for the surgery in '16)
Good on leash, but he likes to meander and assumes you want to follow.
Does well in a kennel or out of it, but his kennel is his safe space
UTD on vaccinations
UTD on preventatives
Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs.
Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $350, ($600 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org.
Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/apply
WI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DS
NOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs.
Puppy - Under 6 months
Young Adult - 6 months to 2 years
Adult - 2 years to 8 years
Senior - 8 years to 12 years
Golden Oldie - 12+ years
