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Sam

Mixed Breed · Male

Sam seeks a home 💚 Meet Sam Sam – a sensitive heart seeks security and his people for life ❤️ Sam has a great wish: to finally settle in. With people who love him, give him security and show him that he can rely on them. Sam has already completed the first big step on his journey: he was able to leave his past behind and now lives in a foster home in Germany. There, he is showing more and more what a loving and social dog is in him. ❤️ Sam wants to trust – but needs time for that Sam is a people-oriented and loving male who enjoys the closeness of his reference persons. At the same time, there are still many situations that unsettle him. That's why we are looking for people for him who do not expect everything to work out from day one. Sam needs time, peace and reliable people who accompany him gently and show him step by step that his new world is safe. Some dog experience would be an advantage for his future home. His people should be able to give him loving orientation without overwhelming him. Small children should not live in his new home due to his uncertainty. 🐕 A confident canine companion would be wonderful Sam is compatible with other dogs and social. We could therefore very well imagine to mediate him as a second dog to a friendly and confident first dog. A canine companion could give him orientation and additional security, especially in unfamiliar situations. Sam is also compatible with cats. 🐈❤️ On his foster home, Sam is already housebroken. He currently cannot be left alone and should be built up in his new home in peace and small steps. 🌿 Discover the world together Sam wants to experience so much. Walks through nature, discovering new paths together and then naturally coming to rest next to his people –

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🐾 Sam sucht ein Zuhause 💚 Sam kennenlernen Sam – ein sensibles Herz sucht Sicherheit und seine Menschen fürs Leben ❤️ Sam hat einen großen Wunsch: endlich ganz anzukommen. Bei Menschen, die ihn lieben, ihm Sicherheit schenken und ihm zeigen, dass er sich auf sie verlassen kann. Das erste große Stück seines Weges hat Sam bereits geschafft: Er durfte seine Vergangenheit hinter sich lassen und lebt inzwischen auf einer Pflegestelle in Deutschland. Dort zeigt sich immer mehr, was für ein lieber und sozialer Hund in ihm steckt. ❤️ Sam möchte vertrauen – braucht dafür aber Zeit Sam ist ein menschenbezogener und lieber Rüde, der die Nähe seiner Bezugspersonen genießt. Gleichzeitig gibt es noch viele Situationen, die ihn verunsichern. Deshalb suchen wir für ihn Menschen, die nicht erwarten, dass vom ersten Tag an alles funktioniert. Sam braucht Zeit, Ruhe und verlässliche Menschen, die ihn behutsam begleiten und ihm Schritt für Schritt zeigen, dass seine neue Welt sicher ist. Etwas Hundeerfahrung wäre für sein zukünftiges Zuhause von Vorteil. Seine Menschen sollten ihm liebevoll Orientierung geben können, ohne ihn zu überfordern. Kleine Kinder sollten aufgrund seiner Unsicherheit nicht in seinem neuen Zuhause leben. 🐕 Ein souveräner Hundekumpel wäre wunderbar Sam ist mit anderen Hunden verträglich und sozial. Wir könnten uns deshalb sehr gut vorstellen, ihn als Zweithund zu einem freundlichen und souveränen Ersthund zu vermitteln. Ein Hundekumpel könnte ihm gerade in unbekannten Situationen Orientierung und zusätzliche Sicherheit geben. Auch mit Katzen ist Sam verträglich. 🐈❤️ Auf seiner Pflegestelle ist Sam bereits stubenrein. Das Alleinebleiben kann er aktuell noch nicht und sollte in seinem neuen Zuhause ganz in Ruhe und kleinschrittig mit ihm aufgebaut werden. 🌿 Gemeinsam die Welt entdecken Sam möchte noch so viel erleben. Spaziergänge durch die Natur, gemeinsam neue Wege entdecken und anschließend ganz selbstverständlich neben seinen Menschen zur Ruhe kommen – gen

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇬🇷Greece
Shelter
APAL Finikas (Kreta)
Living with Sam
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by APAL Finikas (Kreta) · GreeceLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Sam home

What you'll need for Sam in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
    Editor's pick

    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
  6. 06

    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 large adult mixed breed cat waiting at APAL Finikas (Kreta) in Greece.

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 Greece

Greek shelters often partner with Northern European rescue groups for placements. Animals are sterilized, vaccinated, and chipped before adoption. Fees vary widely depending on whether the shelter is municipal or NGO-run.

Greece, Greece — browse more cats in Greece.

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. APAL Finikas (Kreta) 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 — APAL Finikas (Kreta) 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 APAL Finikas (Kreta) 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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