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SAM

Mixed Breed · Male

Sam appeared in the streets of the city with another female dog. They were very scared and it was difficult to catch them. Once at the shelter, Sam took some time to lose his fears. But more than 2 years have passed and Sam still hasn't found his family for the city. During all this time, he has changed a lot. He has become an adorable, cuddly and close dog to the volunteers. He is very affectionate and protective of his refuge companions with whom he loves to play. He is a lovable dog that loves everyone, including children. He also gets along well with children. But nothing is impossible if motivation and love are present.

FR·Show original

Sam est apparu dans les rues de la ville avec une autre chienne. Ils étaient très effrayés et cela a été difficile de les capturer. Une fois au refuge, Sam a mis un peu de temps à perdre ses craintes. Mais plus de 2 ans ont passé et Sam n'a toujours pas trouvé sa famille pour la ville. Durant tout ce temps, il a beaucoup changé. C'est devenu un chien adorable, câlin et proche des bénévoles. Il est très complice et protecteur vis à vis de ses compagnons de refuge avec lesquels il adore jouer. C'est un amour de chien adorable avec tout le monde, y compris les enfants. Il s'entend également bien avec les enfants. Mais rien d'impossible si la motivation et l'amour sont au rendez-vous.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇫🇷association kahlua
Shelter
Association Kahlua
Living with SAM
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Association Kahlua · association kahluaLearn about Mixed Breed

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

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    €20–35

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About SAM

What life with SAM looks like

SAM is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Association Kahlua in association kahlua.

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 France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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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. Association Kahlua 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 — Association Kahlua 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 Association Kahlua 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 (FR). 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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