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German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 4 years

Sam is a beautiful 4-year-old German Shepherd who recently arrived at our shelter after being abandoned. His previous owner could no longer meet his needs, as Sam is a very energetic dog always in need of activity. He is a very playful, dynamic, and affectionate dog who loves interacting with humans. Close to his family, Sam enjoys moments of intimacy, games, and outings. He has a great need for physical and mental expenditure: active walks, games, training, or canine activities will be essential for his well-being. Sam is looking for a present, active, and invested family that can offer him time and attention. His relationships with other dogs remain to be tested at the shelter. However, Sam does not get along with cats. He can share his daily life with older children who are respectful and capable of understanding his energy and size.

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Sam est un magnifique Berger Allemand de 4 ans, arrivé récemment au refuge suite à un abandon. Son ancien propriétaire ne parvenait plus à répondre à ses besoins, Sam étant un chien très énergique et toujours en demande d’activité. C’est un chien très joueur, dynamique et affectueux, qui adore interagir avec l’humain. Proche de sa famille, Sam aime les moments de complicité, les jeux et les sorties. Il a un grand besoin de dépense physique et mentale : balades actives, jeux, éducation ou activités canines seront essentiels à son équilibre. Sam recherche une famille présente, active et investie, capable de lui offrir du temps et de l’attention. Ses ententes avec les autres chiens restent à tester au refuge. En revanche, Sam ne s’entend pas avec les chats. Il pourra partager son quotidien avec des enfants plus grands, respectueux et capables de comprendre son énergie et son gabarit.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇫🇷Poulainville
Shelter
Amiens)
Living with Sam
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Amiens) · PoulainvilleLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Sam home

What you'll need for Sam in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

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

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Sam

What life with Sam looks like

Sam is a adult german shepherd dog waiting at Amiens) in Poulainville.

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. Amiens) 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 — Amiens) 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 Amiens) 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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