sammie

Some dogs walk into your life and make themselves right at home. Others need a little time to learn that they’re finally safe, finally loved, and finally home. Sammie is a little bit of both. 🐾
Sammie is an incredibly sweet girl who has so much love to give. She’s playful, affectionate, and happiest when she’s with her people. Give her a ball and she’ll happily play fetch with you, introduce her to a friendly dog and she’ll be ready to make a new best friend, and when the day is done, she’ll happily curl up beside you and show you her favorite side—the ultimate cuddle bug. ❤️

Sammie absolutely loves other dogs and does wonderfully with them. She takes correction well and is wonderfully easygoing about sharing her food, toys, and beds. A canine companion would be a wonderful addition to her forever home.

She’s also doing so well with her house manners! Sammie is potty trained, knows sit and come, and has great recall about 90% of the time. She’s working on her leash skills every day and continues to improve. She’s a strong, athletic girl who would love someone who enjoys getting outside and having fun together.

But there’s something special about Sammie that her forever family will need to understand: she’s still learning to believe in herself. 💗

New people and visitors can sometimes feel scary to her, so Sammie would be happiest in a calmer, lower-traffic home where she can continue building confidence at her own pace. She doesn’t need to be part of every gathering—if her people have company, she’s perfectly content relaxing in another room or settling into her crate with a cozy spot of her own. What she needs most is patience, reassurance, and people who will give her the time and space to realize that she’s okay.

And once Sammie feels comfortable? You’ll see the real her. The playful girl. The goofy girl. The affectionate girl. The girl who wants to play fetch, hang out with her dog friends, and then curl up next to her favorite person for a nap. 🥹💕

Sammie does have a high prey drive, so she would do best in a home without small animals.

She may not be the dog who runs up to every stranger with a wagging tail. She may need a little longer to trust. But for the person willing to earn her trust, Sammie has the potential to be an incredibly special companion.

She’s been waiting for someone to see past the things that make her nervous and see the wonderful dog underneath.

Sammie doesn’t need a perfect family. She just needs her family.
Someone patient. Someone kind. Someone who will let her grow at her own pace and love her through it all.

Could you be the person Sammie has been waiting for? 🐾❤️