December 11, 2007
[Samson] is spoiled rotten. Of course, he thinks he is the boss, and that is pretty close to the truth!
Photos: 1) Samson taking a nap 2) during bath time 3) waiting patiently for Santa
September 17, 2007
[Samson] has really taken to water. Next summer we hope to have a pool to better suit his needs. For now we use the hose which he loves. Bath time is once a week. He doesn't like to smell bad for his girlfriends: Zoey (aka Maggie) and Harlei whom we see when the warm weather permits. Lately with the heat its been long naps and thunder run-abouts through the house which makes for an exhausting day. He has become quite the "ladies dog"... hanging out the window during the daily car rides. ... He usually flirts with his latest tricks like knowing the difference between his left and right paws, and which one to shake with, or the good sly paw around grandma and wet kisses, insures he will get his way. Thank you sooo... much for allowing us the opportunity to give Sam the home he deserves.
July 15, 2007
He is doing
great, we couldn't ask for a better baby. We are including pictures
from Sam's first camping trip over the 4th of July. He had a blast,
but I think he missed his couch at home, and he's not really a fan
of fire works. Hope you enjoy.
Photos: Samson enjoys camping
Photos: Samson with his friends, Maggie (Shepherd) and Harlei
May 21, 2007
He has adapted very well to his new home. We only had one bad night of crate crying, and when we let him out he was fine, he just wanted to sleep with us. Since then he has slept in the crate every night without a problem. Sam is a great companion...He loves to go chase Maggie and play ball with her...He had his first visit to the vet on Saturday. He handled it great! Thank you sooo much for taking such good care of him and making him an excellent pet!!!
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Color: Black/Tan sable
Size: 84lbs and skinny
Gender: male, neutered
Age: 1 year
Floor-friendly: Yes
Kid-friendly: Yes, but very much a puppy himself. Families are warned about our larger puppies with energy due to small child knock-over situations.
Dog-friendly: Yes, has met the other GSD's and wiener dog without incident
Cat-friendly: Yes, came nose to nose with kitty several times without incident
Jumps Fences: Not known to
Playful: Yes
Sleeps indoors: Yes, in his crate.
Origin: Owner gave to idiot, idiot didn't want dog and beat hima nd kept him outside in filth. Removed from his care and taken to rescue. He said he didn't want to dog anyway. Probably another case of dog smarter than human.
Special Needs: None known
Health Concerns: Currently undergoing oral antibiotic and medicated bath treatment for raw skin patches from the filth. Negative for mites or mange. Positive for bacterial infection.
Heartworm Negative: Yes
Microchipped: AVID microchip
Shots: DHLPP-C, Bordetella, 3 year Rabies
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Samson is a beautiful dog that has been through a lot and is ready for a happy ending.
His original owner had taken good medical care of Samson with vaccines, neuter, and heartworm according to the paperwork. However, he was boarded A LOT! We suspect this was the reality that led to them giving him away.
Samson wound up with a real low life that openly admitted to beating the dog and after a week and a half, decided he didn't want the dog anyway. The right good samaritan happened along and facilitated his move into rescue. Her disgusting discovery, was as she lifted her arms in a routine movement when working around her leash, he dropped to the ground, rolled over, squinted and squealed a horrible, long, cry.
This last guy did wonders to hurt Samson in a mere week and a half.
Samson has just loved on his female rescuer and learned commands extremely quickly once he figured out she was a sweetheart and he could trust her.
Samson loved on our rescue president on meeting, but was initially quite cautious of her husband. Samson has started to realize that no one here is stupid enough to try to hurt a German Shepherd, so he has blossomed into a typical puppy. Other than nasty hair and skin, Samson is in good health and we are feeding him and loving him.
Samson handled his veterinary visit like a pro and took his shots like a trooper. He loved the rescue president's husband within the first day after being delivered the food bowl a few times. They are good friends now that Samson knows he can trust him.
Samson has been easy to please and fast to trust once he knows you are not going to hurt him. He is just a baby, and we want to banish the memory of that imbecile forever.
If you want a spectacular, handsome, loving, playful puppy to join your family and you vow to love, train, protect and cherish him forever and NEVER BEAT HIM!!!! Please fill out an application for Samson.
