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SAM

Male · Adult · 7 years

SAM is an Old German Shepherd. He didn't get to experience much in his previous home, so he has a lot of catching up to do. Here, he seems rather uncertain as he is still getting used to the daily routine at the shelter. SAM doesn't make friends very quickly, but with a bit of patience, you can win his heart. Old German Shepherds have a strong work ethic and should be encouraged and challenged in a way that matches their nature. Therefore, SAM is not a dog for beginners. Experienced dog people are needed here, those who can provide consistent training and mental stimulation. In return, you will find a friend for life. This animal is vaccinated. This animal is microchipped.

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Sam ist ein Altdeutscher Hütehund. Er hat in seinem vorherigen Zuhause nicht viel kennengelernt. Daher hat er auch einen hohen Nachholbedarf. Er zeigt sich hier eher unsicher, da er sich an den Tierheimalltag noch gewöhnen muss. Bekanntschaften schließt Sam nicht sehr schnell. Mit etwas Geduld kann man sein Herz aber erobern. Die Altdeutschen Hütehunde verfügen über einem guten Arbeitswillen und sollten ihrer Art entsprechend gefördert und gefordert werden. Sam ist deswegen kein Anfängerhund. Hundeerfahrene Menschen sind hier gefragt, die ihm eine konsequente Erziehung und Beschäftigung bieten können. Dann finden Sie mit ihm einen Freund für das Leben. Er ist geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt/entfloht

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V.
Living with SAM
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V. · Germany

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing SAM home

What you'll need for SAM in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About SAM

What life with SAM looks like

SAM is a adult dog waiting at Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V. in Germany.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting SAM, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about SAM?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw SAM on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt SAM if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V. will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is SAM already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if SAM isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tiernothilfe Schwalmstadt e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know SAM and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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