sammy

“Help is on the way, my dear!”- Mrs. DoubtfireThis dog may look like the one formerly known as Savage… but after two returns, we realized the name was less “cool and edgy” and more “manifesting bad vibes.” So we hit the reset button, saged the room (emotionally), and reintroduced him with a name that actually fits his heart. Friends, meet SAMMY.Sammy is a nearly two-year-old Miniature Pinscher looking for a new foster—and yes, we are fully committed to doing this correctly, with honesty, structure, and zero illusions.At first glance, Sammy is an absolute dream. Cute. Compact. Min-pin fabulous. He presents as a happy, affectionate, fun-loving dog who desperately wants to be included in everything you’re doing, even things that do not involve him. Once he’s comfortable, he becomes extremely cuddly and will happily glue himself to your side like he’s on the payroll.Sammy is dog-friendly with proper introductions, crate-trained, and does best when crated if left alone or if you can’t supervise—because this man has no impulse control around food and will absolutely steal your sandwich, your snacks, and your dignity if given the chance. He’s housebroken on a consistent potty schedule, knows sit and down, and eats like he’s racing someone, so a slow feeder is required. He’s great in the car, LOVES his walks, and around the house he enjoys sprinting at top speed while proudly carrying a toy like he just won the Olympics. More space to zoom = more joy. After he burns off energy, he’s happy to chew a Nylabone and then settle in close for quality couch time.Now let’s address the cat-shaped elephant in the room.Sammy is very curious about cats and initially responds with enthusiasm best described as “WAY too excited for polite society.” He wants to investigate, play, supervise, and possibly provide live commentary. Once he settles and realizes cats are not, in fact, interactive squeaky toys, he may do just fine with proper management and calm leadership.Now for the “please read this part” section (AKA the fine print, if you will):New people coming into the home can make Sammy feel unsure, and he may bark while he decides if they’re a threat or simply a guest who brought snacks. He can also be a bit possessive at times—but with calm, consistent handling, this behavior is very manageable. Because of this, Sammy needs an adult-only home where boundaries are respected and everyone understands that sma