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Sam

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium

About Sam

Knoxville, TN

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Black, White / Cream

Behavior

Personality
Athletic, Funny, Smart, Friendly, Affectionate
House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Sam’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Sam's Story

MR. HANDSOME SAM — BOSTON TERRIER — 3 YEARS OLD…<br/>AKA: Big Head. Big Personality. Big Feelings.<br/>This gorgeous boys Tinder profile:<br/>Name: Sam (Mr. Handsome to my close friends… which is everyone)<br/>Breed: Boston Terrier with an impressive nogginAge: 3 years<br/>Weight: ~26 lbs of muscle and charisma<br/>Status: Newly neutered and entering my “self-improvement era”<br/>About Me: <br/>Hi ladies… and humans with snacks.<br/>I was surrendered because I taught my dog siblings how to escape the invisible fence.<br/>Leadership skills? Excellent.<br/>Decision making? Still evolving.<br/>Truth is, I spent most of my life outside as an unneutered young guy with energy to burn and not much guidance. I was kind of the “gift dog” nobody really stepped up for.<br/>But that’s behind me now.<br/>The rescue fixed the hormone situation (RIP to my former ladies’ man career), and I’m ready to focus on becoming someone’s best friend.<br/>Strengths:<br/>• Extremely sweet with people<br/>• Confident, social, and affectionate<br/>• Hilarious personality — certified goofball<br/>• Athletic, energetic, and FUN<br/>• Smile that lights up a room<br/>• Lived with multiple dogs before<br/>• Handsome head you will absolutely kiss daily<br/>Things I’m Working On (personal growth is important):<br/>• Manners — I missed some early lessons<br/>• Training — I’m smart and eager<br/>• Boundaries — enthusiasm sometimes exceeds judgment<br/>Ideal Match:<br/>• Secure fenced yard (no invisible fences… apparently I’m persuasive)<br/>• Someone with dog experience who appreciates a strong personality<br/>• Older kids or dog-savvy home<br/>• A human willing to invest time — because I am SO worth it<br/>Physical Description:<br/>Large, handsome Boston head<br/>Muscle bod any scrawny teenager would envy<br/>Expressive eyes<br/>Healing skin and growing confidence<br/>Award-winning smile<br/>I look amazing in my hamburger surgical collar. <br/>Personality Summary:<br/>Sam the Ham.<br/>A man about town.<br/>A little ridiculous.<br/>A lot lovable.<br/>What Rescue Says:<br/>“He spent 3 years as an afterthought. Now he deserves to be someone’s everything.”<br/>Foster or adopter needed.<br/>Knoxville, TN<br/>Please share to help Mr. Handsome Sam find his forever people.<br/>Head to our website for all things adoption and the application link…<br/>RecycledBestFriends.org<br/>We require breed experienced adopter.

MR. HANDSOME SAM — BOSTON TERRIER — 3 YEARS OLD…
AKA: Big Head. Big Personality. Big Feelings.
This gorgeous boys Tinder profile:
Name: Sam (Mr. Handsome to my close friends… which is everyone)
Breed: Boston Terrier with an impressive nogginAge: 3 years
Weight: ~26 lbs of muscle and charisma
Status: Newly neutered and entering my “self-improvement era”
About Me:
Hi ladies… and humans with snacks.
I was surrendered because I taught my dog siblings how to escape the invisible fence.
Leadership skills? Excellent.
Decision making? Still evolving.
Truth is, I spent most of my life outside as an unneutered young guy with energy to burn and not much guidance. I was kind of the “gift dog” nobody really stepped up for.
But that’s behind me now.
The rescue fixed the hormone situation (RIP to my former ladies’ man career), and I’m ready to focus on becoming someone’s best friend.
Strengths:
• Extremely sweet with people
• Confident, social, and affectionate
• Hil

MR. HANDSOME SAM — BOSTON TERRIER — 3 YEARS OLD…
AKA: Big Head. Big Personality. Big Feelings.
This gorgeous boys Tinder profile:
Name: Sam (Mr. Handsome to my close friends… which is everyone)
Breed: Boston Terrier with an impressive nogginAge: 3 years
Weight: ~26 lbs of muscle and charisma
Status: Newly neutered and entering my “self-improvement era”
About Me:
Hi ladies… and humans with snacks.
I was surrendered because I taught my dog siblings how to escape the invisible fence.
Leadership skills? Excellent.
Decision making? Still evolving.
Truth is, I spent most of my life outside as an unneutered young guy with energy to burn and not much guidance. I was kind of the “gift dog” nobody really stepped up for.
But that’s behind me now.
The rescue fixed the hormone situation (RIP to my former ladies’ man career), and I’m ready to focus on becoming someone’s best friend.
Strengths:
• Extremely sweet with people
• Confident, social, and affectionate
• Hilarious personality — certified goofball
• Athletic, energetic, and FUN
• Smile that lights up a room
• Lived with multiple dogs before
• Handsome head you will absolutely kiss daily
Things I’m Working On (personal growth is important):
• Manners — I missed some early lessons
• Training — I’m smart and eager
• Boundaries — enthusiasm sometimes exceeds judgment
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How To Adopt

Sam was listed as ADOPTABLE by Recycled Best Friends
How can I adopt Sam?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Recycled Best Friends. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Sam is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Recycled Best Friends for details on the pet.
When can I meet Sam?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Recycled Best Friends will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Sam, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Recycled Best Friends, and they'll be happy to help!
Recycled Best Friends's Adoption Policy
We have a standard application process for both fostering and adoption to ensure the best match for our dogs and families. • All applicants must complete an application, which includes questions, a veterinary reference, and two personal references. • Once submitted, an application reviewer will carefully evaluate the information and contact both the veterinary and personal references. • After the review is complete, the Director will follow up with the applicant directly to discuss the application in more detail. • The Director will then determine approval status and help match the applicant with the dog that best fits their home and lifestyle. As part of the process, approved applicants are required to attend a meet-and-greet with all household members—including current dogs—to ensure a safe and successful match.

Sam is from Recycled Best Friends

[Knoxville, TN]

Our Mission
We are a small foster based rescue group that works with rural shelters and owner surrenders within a 2 hour distance of Knoxville TN. We primarily work with moms and pups, pregnant moms, orphans, smaller breeds, special needs, beagle mixes and more. We have been helping animals for over 8 years and our Founder has been act...
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