Sammy

  • Puppy
  • Female
  • Medium

About Sammy

Blaine, MN

Physical Traits

Puppy
(less than 1 year)
Female
Medium
(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes

Sammy’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Petfinder recommends that you should always take reasonable security steps before making online payments.

Sammy's Story

The time has come for our sweet baby British Lab girls to find their forever families! <br/>Bo and Sammy were born at the end of June. They are purebred British Labrador Retrievers who are sisters. At about 12 weeks old their breeder noticed that they were having issues keeping their food and water down after eating. They were not gaining the weight they should be either. When taken to their vet it was discovered that they have a congenital condition called Megaesophagus. This is when the part of the stomach that is suppose to tighten at the top to keep the food down does not function correctly and in turn causes their Esophagus to stretch out. When this happens food that they swallow comes right back out. It is called regurgitation, not vomiting.<br/>Because of this condition they will need to eat in special chairs for life. The nive thing is, since they joined us at 12 weeks old, they have been eating in these chairs and are fully trained to them. Currently they eat 3 times a day. We soak their Nutrisource kibble in water and they get that along with some unflavored gelatin cubes. Meal time is their favorite time 🙂 <br/>They are special needs due to this but they can live long and happy lives despite their condition. They love to go for walks, run around in the back yard, play with toys and snuggle with people just like any other dog. They will likely not be able to go swimming due to the increased risk of aspirating water into their lungs. They cannot drink water from a bowl or have treats like usual. Instead they get hydration from the gelatin cubes and can have the human toddler puffs for treats, the ones that melt in their mouth. <br/>These ladies love other dogs but also need to be adopted separately. We do not adopt littermate puppies due the risk of litter mate syndrome. They have been housed separately but eat together in side by side chairs. <br/>You will not meet sweeter girls! Bo would be an excellent running partner and she is the more outgoing and mischievous sister 😉 <br/><br/>Adoption fee waived for the right committed adopter<br/>Adoption applications available at rpaw.org

The time has come for our sweet baby British Lab girls to find their forever families!
Bo and Sammy were born at the end of June. They are purebred British Labrador Retrievers who are sisters. At about 12 weeks old their breeder noticed that they were having issues keeping their food and water down after eating. They were not gaining the weight they should be either. When taken to their vet it was discovered that they have a congenital condition called Megaesophagus. This is when the part of the stomach that is suppose to tighten at the top to keep the food down does not function correctly and in turn causes their Esophagus to stretch out. When this happens food that they swallow comes right back out. It is called regurgitation, not vomiting.
Because of this condition they will need to eat in special chairs for life. The nive thing is, since they joined us at 12 weeks old, they have been eating in these chairs and are fully trained to them. Currently they eat 3 times a day. We soak their Nutrisource kibble in water

The time has come for our sweet baby British Lab girls to find their forever families!
Bo and Sammy were born at the end of June. They are purebred British Labrador Retrievers who are sisters. At about 12 weeks old their breeder noticed that they were having issues keeping their food and water down after eating. They were not gaining the weight they should be either. When taken to their vet it was discovered that they have a congenital condition called Megaesophagus. This is when the part of the stomach that is suppose to tighten at the top to keep the food down does not function correctly and in turn causes their Esophagus to stretch out. When this happens food that they swallow comes right back out. It is called regurgitation, not vomiting.
Because of this condition they will need to eat in special chairs for life. The nive thing is, since they joined us at 12 weeks old, they have been eating in these chairs and are fully trained to them. Currently they eat 3 times a day. We soak their Nutrisource kibble in water and they get that along with some unflavored gelatin cubes. Meal time is their favorite time 🙂
They are special needs due to this but they can live long and happy lives despite their condition. They love to go for walks, run around in the back yard, play with toys and snuggle with people just like any other dog. They will likely not be able to go swimming due to the increased risk of aspirat

How To Adopt

Sammy was listed as ADOPTABLE by Rescued Pets Are Wonderful
How can I adopt Sammy?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Rescued Pets Are Wonderful. 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 Sammy 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 Rescued Pets Are Wonderful for details on the pet.
When can I meet Sammy?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Rescued Pets Are Wonderful will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Sammy, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Rescued Pets Are Wonderful, and they'll be happy to help!

Sammy is from Rescued Pets Are Wonderful

[Blaine, MN]

Please contact organization for hours
Location
PO Box 490201 Blaine, MN, 55449

Consider Sammy for adoption?