Adopt

My name is
Sampson!

Posted over 6 years ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Approve Application

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $150

This helps Abandoned Pet Rescue, Inc. with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Age
11 years 1 month old, Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
93 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
F2018097

My details

Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

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 almost six years in a shelter is quite a long time for a majestic 10 1/2-year-old German Shepherd like me. When I first arrived, I became protective of my kennel, and it takes me a while to trust new human friends. However, I have formed strong bonds with a few staff members and volunteers over the years who enjoy walking, training, and playing with me. I am in need of an experienced adopter who understands my quirks and protective, loyal nature, someone comfortable with my 100-pound size (that's a lot of charm!). I am seeking a soulmate in the South Florida area willing to invest time in getting to know me at the shelter before I transition to a new home. The shelter staff will demonstrate my leash-walking skills (I am even trained to wear a muzzle) and how quickly I pick up new tricks like speak, paw, and sit. I enjoy car rides and have recently discovered the delight of a Starbucks Puppuccino. My dream is to have a peaceful, calm home with a fenced yard and an abundance of squeaky toys (my favorite!). I am looking for a home without cats or kids, but I do enjoy the companionship of other dogs with a proper introduction. If you are interested in knowing more about me, please complete an adoption application at abandonedpetrescue.org. Kindly spread the word about me so I can find my perfect forever home.

Follow the adventures of Sampson on Instagram: @Sampson_APRTo meet this adoptable pet, please fill out an adoption application at www.abandonedpetrescue.org and a team member will contact you to schedule an appointment.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
F2018097
Contact
Address
1137 NE 9th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Visit www.abandonedpetrescue.org to see adoptable cats and dogs. Fill out an application for the pet(s) you would like to meet and adopt.

2.

Meet the Pet

Once you have filled out an application, a team member will contact you to schedule an appointment to visit APR.

3.

Approve Application

APR does not do same day adoptions and takes multiple applications on each pet to best match pets and families. APR may do home checks.

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

If approved, you will sign a contract and pay the adoption fee. All pets are up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered and microchipped.

5.

Take the Pet Home

APR hopes you stay in touch by joining APR's Facebook Alumni Page. Adopters can reach out to APR at any time with questions or concerns.

Additional adoption info

You must be 21 years old to adopt and have never been convicted on animal cruelty or neglect.

Adoption Fees:
Kitten $75/ Cat over a year $60/ Two kittens or cats $100 Puppy $175/ Dog over a year $150/ Two puppies/ dogs $250

Fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, vaccines and tests for common illnesses

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

APR is opened BY APPOINTMENT Wednesday through Monday, 12-5pm. Closed Tuesday.

More about this shelter

Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR) is one of the largest no-kill animal shelters in South Florida with the mission of rescuing and sheltering abandoned and abused cats and dogs with the goal of finding them new homes. APR's adoption center has about 150 cats and 30 dogs, all of which receive nutritious meals, veterinary care, enrichment and love.

APR, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was founded in 1996 by a group of volunteers who were trapping, spaying and neutering feral cats and quickly realized the greater need to help abandoned pets and advocate for a no-kill community. APR is funded solely by generous donors and grants.

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