Silly Samson Splashes in the Day and Cuddles at Night

Ohhhh my goodness! Do we have a treat for you! Meet Samson! The handsome, water loving, curly tail wagging, most affectionate guy ever! He is a young, gorgeous, canine who won't be available for long!

We believe that Samson is a lab mix of some sort who is around 2 years old and weighs approximately 72 pounds. Due to him being a rescue, age and breed are our very best guesses and cannot be guaranteed. He is truly a Texas special. But those are the best type of rescue breeds!

Does your family appreciate the water life? Well Samson would love to join you on all of your adventures! As you can see in his video, the water life is his favorite life! He would have spent all day in the giant puddle in our yard if we would have let him! I can definitely see this boy living it up in the lake, beach, or pool!

Samson is very dog friendly and loved spending time with us and the other dogs during his visit to Rustic. We introduced him to all sorts of dogs with various temperaments, and he did great with all of them! He especially took to the high energy dogs who wanted to race around the yard with him. Samson is a natural born runner and effortlessly can stride for miles. (Running buddy anyone?) He would do well in a home with other medium/high energy dogs that know when it's time to settle down. As far as kitties go, Samson is ready for a challenge and will invite kitties to test their speed with him. Due to this, we recommend that he lives in a home that has no feline friends. Because not everyone wants a track race all the time lol.

I also appreciated how affectionate he is! He doesn't know his size and wants to be in your lap or by your side at all times. He loved it when we introduced our 5-year-old friend Ellie to him! He wanted to say hi and take treats from her like a proper gentleman. He would do great in a home with older children that know how to properly enrich a big boy like himself.

Ideal Home

Samson needs a yard to live his best life. He would do best in a home with a fenced yard over an apartment lifestyle. He is definitely the guy you want to take on walks around the neighborhood or hikes up the beautiful mountains. He has so much life to give and so many memories he is ready to share with his forever human! He should not live in a home with feline friends.

Ongoing Health

All vetting is up to date and included in the adoption fee.

Training & Support

Samson is a natural born runner and effortlessly can stride for miles. He has been assessed with trainers on staff and behavior is modified as needed. Individualized behavior plans are created to help prepare dogs for their future families, including crate training, potty training, and leash walking. Fosters attend group training and socialization playgroups helping them stay confident, well-rounded, and adoption-ready.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $900 and includes all vetting, DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12 month heartworm preventative injectable, heartworm test and treatment if needed, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport, and priceless years of love and loyal companionship.
• Before the adoption is finalized, you will meet your pet through a video call, creating a fun and personalized experience!

Transporation

We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system, ensuring every pet travels safely and comfortably with 24/7 care. Our transport includes drop off locations in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). You will have the opportunity to track their journey in real time, see photo updates, learn fun facts, and connect with fellow adopters and fosters through our private Facebook event page. *A $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs. Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.