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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Sam, male German Shepherd born on 24.08.21, arrived at the shelter after his owner moved to a nursing home. A first adoption took place, but unfortunately, Sam showed excessive predatory behavior towards cats and chickens after a few days. He is now back at the shelter. Sam is a very sociable dog who can live without problems with children. He is calm and quiet indoors if he has been sufficiently exercised. He can tolerate periods of absence, but not too long. He is house trained. He travels well by car but can get sick on long trips. Sam has a tendency to hyper-attachment, so you will need to be vigilant to provide him with a calm home and limit stress due to your absences. Ok dogs. We will avoid cats, chickens and other animals. Identified 250 268 780, vaccinated, dewormed, neutered.

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Sam, mâle berger allemand né le 24.08.21, est arrivé en abandon suite au départ en EHPAD de son propriétaire. Une première adoption a eu lieu mais malheureusement, au bout de quelques jours, Sam a montré un comportement de prédation trop important vis-à-vis des chats et des poules. Il est donc de retour au refuge. Sam est un chien très sociable qui pourra vivre sans problème avec des enfants. Il est sage et calme en intérieur s'il a été sorti suffisamment. Il supportera des temps d'absence mais pas trop longs. Il est propre. Il voyage bien en voiture mais peut être malade sur des longs trajets. Sam a une tendance à l'hyper-attachement, il faudra donc être vigilant pour lui offrir un foyer serein et limiter un stress dû à vos absences. Ok chiens. Nous éviterons les chats, poules et autres animaux. Identifié 250 268 780 , vacciné, déparasité, stérilisé.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Refuge Animalier du Pays de Landerneau
Living with Sam
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Refuge Animalier du Pays de Landerneau · FranceLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Sam home

What you'll need for Sam in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
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    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
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    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Sam

What life with Sam looks like

Sam is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Refuge Animalier du Pays de Landerneau in France.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇫🇷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. Refuge Animalier du Pays de Landerneau 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 — Refuge Animalier du Pays de Landerneau 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 cats 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 Refuge Animalier du Pays de Landerneau 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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