Sammy

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Medium

Sammy

Current Location

Fairfax, VA

Physical Traits

Age: Senior, (8+ years)
Gender: Male
Size: Medium, (26-60 lbs)
Coat color: Black

Behavior

Personality
Recommended with Teens fourteen positive Only
House-trained: Unknown

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Sammy's Compatibility

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$615

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Sammy's Story

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 55lbs<br/><br/>-ESTIMATED AGE: 9 years<br/><br/>-KNOWN WITH DOGS: Sammy was part of a few playgroups at a previous shelter facility and was put into the "soft and dainty" category, which definitely checks with his personality! He would be fine with another dog in his future home or as a solo dog.<br/><br/>-KNOWN WITH CATS: Sammy lived with a kitty in his foster home and did great! It sometimes takes this particular cat a few days to warm up to new fosters but she seemed to immediately feel at ease with Sammy. Sammy would be fine with a cat in his forever home.<br/><br/>-KNOWN WITH KIDS: Sammy is very calm and gentle with kids, though he would do better in a home with older children or adults. <br/><br/>-KNOWN CUES: Sammy knows Sit and Stay, and would love your help learning more.<br/><br/>-KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING AND/OR CRATING: Sammy is housebroken and did not have one accident in his foster home. He is also crate trained. Sammy sometimes gets a little whiny in his crate but he never barks. He also had nights uncrated in his foster home and was on his best behavior. He is quiet and not destructive and understands which toys are his!<br/><br/>-KNOWN LIKES: Sammy loves relaxed afternoons and hanging with his people! He would be the perfect dog if you want to bring your dog with you to breweries, restaurants, and social events because he is such a chill guy who is pretty go-with-the-flow and really just wants to be with his person. Sammy is also great in a car!<br/><br/>-KNOWN DISLIKES: Sammy was mostly fed people food his whole life so he is reluctant to eat kibble. He loves wet dog food though and has been eating that now that he has his appetite back after getting settled in his foster home. Sammy also doesn't like when people try to take his food or other things he's chewing on.<br/><br/>Notes from the foster: Sammy is a delight, he would be a wonderful dog for almost all situations! Sammy does not let his age slow him down either, he is quite playful. He and his foster have gone on a few 3-mile hikes and Sammy loves them, he loves saying hello to everyone who we pass! He is such a great dog, just looking for someone to give him his second chance! <br/><br/>If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: Lanihtar@@gmail.com<br/><br/>PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE:<br/><br/>http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/<br/><br/>HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and we will follow up with you! We will connect you to his foster!<br/><br/>LOCATION: Homeward Trails Adoption Center<br/><br/>ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Lani <br/><br/>ADOPTION FEE: Adult dogs: $615<br/>------<br/><br/>HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS:<br/>-Spay/Neuter<br/>-First 3 distemper series vaccines and de-worming's<br/>-Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees<br/>-Current on heartworm preventative<br/>-Current on flea/tick preventative<br/>----<br/><br/>EXCLUSIVE HTAR ADOPTER BENEFITS:<br/> - Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital, Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided)<br/><br/>- Best Paws Forward monthly training program <br/><br/>- Free online workshop with a with Fur-Get Me Not (DC/Arlington/Alexandria only)<br/><br/>- KEEP YOUR PET SAFE: Homeward Trails is proud to offer PetLink GPS trackers that will allow you to know where your pet is in real time.**Exclusive for HT Adopters (does not include subscription plan): $50 Check it out here: https://landing.petlink.net/gps-dog-tracker<br/>--------<br/>A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities<br/>BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 55lbs

-ESTIMATED AGE: 9 years

-KNOWN WITH DOGS: Sammy was part of a few playgroups at a previous shelter facility and was put into the "soft and dainty" category, which definitely checks with his personality! He would be fine with another dog in his future home or as a solo dog.

-KNOWN WITH CATS: Sammy lived with a kitty in his foster home and did great! It sometimes takes this particular cat a few days to warm up to new fosters but she seemed to immediately feel at ease with Sammy. Sammy would be fine with a cat in his forever home.

-KNOWN WITH KIDS: Sammy is very calm and gentle with kids, though he would do better in a home with older children or adults.

-KNOWN CUES: Sammy knows Sit and Stay, and would love your help learning more.

-KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING AND/OR CRATING: Sammy is housebroken and did not have one accident in his foster home. He is also crate trained. Sammy sometimes gets a little whiny in his crate but he never barks. He also

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 55lbs

-ESTIMATED AGE: 9 years

-KNOWN WITH DOGS: Sammy was part of a few playgroups at a previous shelter facility and was put into the "soft and dainty" category, which definitely checks with his personality! He would be fine with another dog in his future home or as a solo dog.

-KNOWN WITH CATS: Sammy lived with a kitty in his foster home and did great! It sometimes takes this particular cat a few days to warm up to new fosters but she seemed to immediately feel at ease with Sammy. Sammy would be fine with a cat in his forever home.

-KNOWN WITH KIDS: Sammy is very calm and gentle with kids, though he would do better in a home with older children or adults.

-KNOWN CUES: Sammy knows Sit and Stay, and would love your help learning more.

-KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING AND/OR CRATING: Sammy is housebroken and did not have one accident in his foster home. He is also crate trained. Sammy sometimes gets a little whiny in his crate but he never barks. He also had nights uncrated in his foster home and was on his best behavior. He is quiet and not destructive and understands which toys are his!

-KNOWN LIKES: Sammy loves relaxed afternoons and hanging with his people! He would be the perfect dog if you want to bring your dog with you to breweries, restaurants, and social events because he is such a chill guy who is pretty go-with-the-flow and re

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How To Adopt

Sammy was listed as Adoptable by Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, Inc.
How can I adopt Sammy?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, Inc.. 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 Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, Inc. for details on the pet.
When can I meet Sammy?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, Inc. 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 Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, Inc., and they'll be happy to help!
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, Inc.'s Adoption Policy
Adopting a pet is a SERIOUS COMMITMENT. We strongly encourage anyone thinking about adding a fuzzy member to their family to do their research and be ready for this commitment. Take a moment to read through this short but helpful Are You Ready to Adopt? page. And please carefully consider the financial obligation you will take on when adopting a new family member. It is important to be sure you can properly care for your pet now and in the future. We will also be happy to work with you to figure out what kind of pet is best for you. If you want to have a pet in your home but aren’t sure you can make the 10-20 year commitment, consider fostering pets. Homeward Trails Animal Rescue will work directly with you, the prospective adopter, providing individualized attention and support in order to help you find the perfect pet for your family. We also suggest you take the time to read through the many resource documents on our website to prepare yourself for the many things that adoption will bring! We provide as much information on each animal’s history, disposition and health as we can gather. We strongly believe that honesty is the best policy. We want each of our animals to find the RIGHT home, not just ANY home. Likewise, we want you to find the pet who best matches your lifestyle and interests. Pet Adoption Questionnaire and Interview You will first be required to complete our Adoption Questionnaire through our ShlelterLuv system. Once received, an HT rep will contact you via phone or e-mail. If it seems you are a good fit for each other based on the info you provided, a phone interview will follow. If you are renting, we require proof that you are allowed to have a pet as well as any breed or size restrictions that may exist. If you have pets or did previously, we require your vet information and we will call them to verify that your pets are in good health, current on vaccines and spayed/neutered. We require that all pets in the home be spayed/neutered unless there are health reasons that can be verified with the vet. Pet Adoption Agreement In our Adoption Agreement, we require that every animal be spayed/neutered (if not prior to adoption) by a specific date. This is VERY important as the overpopulation of dogs and cats in our country is a sad result of too many unplanned litters! If for any reason the match is not as perfect as we all had hoped, the dog or cat must be returned to Homeward Trails, not given away or turned in to a shelter. Serious fines apply to violators of the Homeward Trails Agreement to Adopt. So be clear about what you are signing and be prepared to abide by the contract. It is legally binding and we take it very seriously. Note: Homeward Trails requires adopters to be at least 21 years of age. We will require proof of age to finalize any adoption. Pet Adoption Fee Homeward Trails’ adoption fees range depending on type of animal, the originating shelter and the vetting the animal has received. Our adoption fees are set to allow us to cover our expenses as well as to help other animals in our program that require additional care. Our fees cover vetting costs, shelter fees, fuel for transport, copying and printing of contracts and paperwork, our website presence, food, boarding, behavioral training and additional medical care. It is important to note that while the animal you adopt may not require all of these things, many other animals in our system do. Thus, any “extra” money from adoption fees goes to help those animals who may require additional care. By adopting from Homeward Trails, you are not saving just one life, you are helping to save others as well. Benefits for HT Adopters Every adopted Homeward Trails animal comes with 30 days of free pet health insurance. We are proud to partner with the following veterinarians who offer a free first exam for your animal, exclusively for HT adopters: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Sunshine Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals. Additionally, any VCA hospital will cover illnesses up to $250 at no cost to any Homeward Trails adopter. We also provide a 30-minute phone consult with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting - just for HT adopters in the Arlington/Alexandria area. Start your new dog out on the right foot with this valuable, expert advice and guidance FREE! Our Foster Program Help us save more lives by becoming a foster! Fosters are like way stations between under resourced shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save dogs and cats before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please check out our information about fostering by visiting http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program/

Sammy is from Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, Inc.

[Fairfax, VA]

Our Mission
About: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides pet adoption in Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland. We find homes for dogs and cats rescued from low-income, rural animal shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them. History: Homeward Trails started by accident! In Decemb...
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Location
4000 Burke Station Rd Fairfax, VA, 22032

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