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Sam

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Cats: Yes, should have some dog experience. Children: Yes, since school age, Sam has lived in the shelter since puppyhood. He is one of many puppies that were abandoned nearby in the summer of 2022. All other dogs that found their way into the shelter with Sam have already found their own homes. Only Sam has never had the chance to leave the shelter. Is it the prejudice of the big black dog? For us, Sam is wonderful, and we hope to find people who share this opinion. Sam is a friendly and slightly shyer male dog. Always accompanied by mischief, he wanders through the shelter looking for the next adventure. Sam is a cheeky, open companion who, with the right basic training, will surely become a great everyday companion. Sam lives in the shelter without problems with female dogs and male dogs. Even a cat test last summer was uneventful. As Sam has spent his entire life in the shelter and has not yet gathered any "everyday experiences," we are looking for patient people who enjoy teaching him step by step the basics of being a dog. We see Sam more in a rural environment with active people who also have some dog experience. A foster home as a stepping stone to a new home would also be great! Who will finally open the doors of the shelter for Sam and show him how wonderful a dog life can be? Strays & Stories e.V.‍Querdamm 1630855 LangenhagenAmtsgericht Region HannoverVereinsregister-Nr. VR 204020 Deutsche SkatbankDE20 8306 5408 03BIC: GENODEF1SLRSt. Nr.: 27/209/05512 Spenden sind steuerlich absetzbar.

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Katzen: Ja,sollten jedoch Hundeerfahren sein. Kindern: Ja, ab Schulalter Sam lebt bereits seit Welpenalter im Shelter. Er ist einer von vielen Welpen, die im Sommer 2022 in der Nähe des Shelters ausgesetzt wurden. Alle anderen Hunde, die gemeinsam mit Sam ihren Weg ins Shelter gefunden haben, haben schon längst ein eigenes Zuhause gefunden. Nur Sam hat nie die Chance bekommen das Shelter zu verlassen. Ob es das Vorurteil vom großen schwarzen Hund ist? Für uns ist Sam vor allem großartig und wir hoffen, dass wir endlich Menschen finden, die diese Meinung mit uns teilen. Sam ist ein freundlicher und verschmuster junger Rüde. Immer begleitet vom Schalk im Nacken streift er durch das Shelter auf der Suche nach dem nächsten Abenteuer. Sam ist ein frecher, offener Zeitgenosse, der mit einer entsprechenden Grunderziehung sicher zu einem tollen Alltagsbegleiter werden wird. Sam lebt im Shelter sowohl mit Hündinnen als auch mit Rüden problemlos zusammen. Auch ein Katzentest im letzten Sommer war unauffällig. Da Sam sein ganzes Leben bislang im Shelter verbringt und noch keine „Alltagserfahrungen" sammeln konnte, suchten wir geduldige Menschen, die Freude daran haben, ihm Schritt für Schritt das Hunde-1x1 beizubringen. Wir sehen Sam eher in einer ländlichen Umgebung bei aktiven Menschen, die auch schon etwas Hundeerfahrung mitbringen. Auch eine Pflegestelle als Sprungbrett ins neue Zuhause wäre toll! Wer öffnet Sam endlich die Tore des Shelters und zeigt ihm, wie schön ein Hundeleben sein kann? Strays & Stories e.V.‍Querdamm 1630855 LangenhagenAmtsgericht Region HannoverVereinsregister-Nr. VR 204020 Deutsche SkatbankDE20 8306 5408 03BIC: GENODEF1SLRSt. Nr.: 27/209/05512 Spenden sind steuerlich absetzbar.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Langenhagen
Shelter
Strays & Stories e.V.
Living with Sam
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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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

    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
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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
  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 large puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Strays & Stories e.V. in Langenhagen.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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. Strays & Stories 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 — Strays & Stories 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 Strays & Stories 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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