Sam

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Please contact Diane Pedulla (dianep@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.small sweetie ready to play! SAM NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Come meet Sam and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (08/03) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Alexandria (3351 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22305)! Name:  Sam      Best Guess for Breed: Jack Russell terrier and chihuahua mix Best Guess for Age:   3 years as of April 2025   Sex: Male   Approximate Weight:  28 lbs   Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven't seen him with cats but we are happy to discuss integration techniques. Sam cannot go to a home with kids under age 15.   Currently Living at:  DC area home - needs a foster!   Check out this video of Sam: https://youtube.com/shorts/N-9ZEnGu1XM?si=Vof5zYEnwQRfa8Iq   Special adoption considerations:  Due to his shyness and nervousness, Sam needs an experienced owner. We do not recommend him for a home with children under the age of 15. We would be happy to discuss this more in depth with any applicant.   Sam is Looking For:   His forever home! This cutie, through no fault of his own, now needs a new home. He's looking forward to his new chapter, eagerly awaiting all the sniffy walks he will get with his new humans, romps in the park, and all the adventures they can dream up. He's out of the puppy yips and as a wise, experienced dog, knows what's most important in life: Being safe and loved and under his own roof, and that's right at the top of his wish list. Right now, he's shy and unsure in new environments, so he needs extra patient and loving adopters who will help him become more confident in new places. In exchange, he offers all the adoring gazes and happy tail wags he's stockpiling at the shelter and loyal companionship for all his days. What do you say? Can you see Sam trotting by your side? What My Foster Says About Me: Sam becomes more confident every day. He is still shy when outside and will stay close on walks while he frequently looks at you. He understands going to the bathroom outside but has his favorite places to go - #1 is the dog park! He is walking pretty good on leash, with limited pulling and pays no mind to people or dogs on our walks.   Sam likes other dogs but has rough play style that not all dogs appreciate. He would do best in a home with another dog who also like to play hard. I would describe his energy level as medium+. After Sam gets his zoomies out he's happy to enjoy some cuddle time. We have been doing basic training every day and he knows sit, stay, down and paw. He takes gentle corrections well and happily settles in his crate. He loves giving and receiving affection and has the potential to be a snuggler given time and patience so he can fully relax in his environment.   Sam loves cuddles, play time, and chewing on a bone. He is smart and highly food motivated, which makes training easy. It may take Sam a little time to warm up to you but once he does he will shower you with love. Sam adores his people and once you are his person he will love you forever. Medical: Sam was heartworm positive, but this Lucky Dog got extra lucky! He is part of a groundbreaking study we are conducting at our South Carolina Rescue Campus that has the potential to change the way shelters across the United States treat heartworm positive dogs.  All dogs in the study are placed at random in either the 2 shot or 3 shot protocol with strictly monitored protocols in place. Four weeks following their final injection, the pups are eligible to transport to the DC area for placement in foster or adoptive care.  After treatment concludes, we arrange for a follow up heartworm test after 6 months, followed by a second test at 9 months.  Sam has already completed all these steps and tested negative at his six month test!    Lucky Dog cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken.  All of our dogs are working on their crate training.  TO ADOPT:    The adoption fee for this dog is $475, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations, spay/neuter, and heartworm treatment.  If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckydog   Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the dogs we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament.   Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life!  Please visit us online at    www.luckydoganimalrescue.org   .    BE A FOSTER!!!    Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs!  To learn about fostering, please contact    fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! BE A SPONSOR!!!!    Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact   info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   . August 5, 2025, 10:40 am

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Sam, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.