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Sampson
Fort Lauderdale, FL at Abandoned Pet Rescue
Shepherd
Adult
Male
Medium
8 photos
Key Facts About Sampson
Name
Sampson
Species
Dog
Breed
Shepherd / German
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Size
Medium
Color
Brown/Black & None
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Shelter
Abandoned Pet Rescue
Status
Available
Sampson is a adult male Shepherd/German (medium) available for adoption at Abandoned Pet Rescue in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Sampson Made Our Feed
About This Dog
Hello, I'm Sampson. It's a delight to make your acquaintance. I hold the record for being the longest resident dog at Abandoned Pet Rescue. Spending over six years in a shelter is quite a long time for a majestic [age] old Shepherd like me. When I first arrived, I became …
What WeRescue Scout knows about Sampson
Sampson needs a calm, peaceful home in South Florida with a fenced yard and no cats or children. He thrives with an experienced adopter who can build trust and enjoy quiet time together with toys and car rides.
Good to know
- Not safe with cats
- Requires experienced owner due to protective nature and slow-to-trust temperament
- Not suitable for homes with children
Good with kids
estimated
Good with other dogs
estimated
Not recommended for homes with cats
Moderate energy
estimated
Well-trained
Best for experienced owners
Needs space or a yard
estimated
Very affectionate
estimated
Heavy shedder
estimated
WeRescue Scout summarized this from the shelter's original listing and may include estimates. Please contact Abandoned Pet Rescue to confirm any details before adopting.
About Sampson
Compatibility
Not Good with Cats
Personality
365+ Club Member
Physical
Mixed Breed
Spayed/Neutered
Color: Brown/Black
Size: Medium
Training
Housetrained
Other
Animal ID: 211445947
Abandoned Pet Rescue
ShelterAbandoned Pet Rescue (APR) is one of the largest no-kill animal shelters in South Florida. Since our founding in 1996, we have provided comprehensive care and helped more than 10,000 pets find loving homes.
APR began as a small group of volunteers focused on trapping, spaying and neutering feral cats. Recognizing the need to help abandoned pets, we expanded into the full-service rescue we are today, housing up to 100 cats and 35 dogs.
Address
1137 NE 9th Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone
(954) 728-9010
Website
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Application
Apply Online
Service Areas
Broward County
Adoption Process
Mission Statement
Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR) is one of the largest no-kill animal shelters in South Florida. Since our founding in 1996, we have provided comprehensive care and helped more than 10,000 pets find loving homes.
APR began as a small group of volunteers focused on trapping, spaying and neutering feral cats. Recognizing the need to help abandoned pets, we expanded into the full-service rescue we are today, housing up to 100 cats and 35 dogs.
Important: Information regarding adoptable pets is provided by the adopting organization and is neither checked for accuracy or completeness nor guaranteed to be accurate or complete. The health status and behavior of any pet found, adopted through, or listed on the WeRescue app are the sole responsibility of the adoption organization listing the same and/or the adopting party. See our Terms of Service for more information.
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Abandoned Pet Rescue
1137 NE 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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