What Samm looked like the day he was rescued - December 2006 |
Samm's DOB: 10/2005, male, neutered
Samm is a special dog who needs an especially great home! Samm was almost starving when Pups2Luv got him. He barely weighed in at 51 lbs., and for a full-grown adult Rottweiler, that isn't a whole lot. The "people" who had him only threw "some" food in his direction "once in a while", so you can imagine his condition, plus he had tapeworms and his coat was in terrible condition. He was born with DOUBLE dew claws on both back legs - which means he had 8 (EIGHT) toenails on both back legs - something I have never even seen before! Because the dew claws (like thumbs sort of) are positioned on the INSIDE of the legs, Samm had to walk very awkwardly to keep the double dew claws from hooking each other. He was a very sad looking case when he came to us in December.
Today, Samm is a bouncy, happy, healthy guy, who is just absolutely full of life and love. He thinks he is a 9 mo. old puppy, plays with any toy that will fit into his mouth, follows you everywhere you go - on your left side as requested, takes treats ever-so-gently from your hand (but only after he has gone into an immediate and VERY smart sit!), and goes quite willingly into his crate with only a half of a treat as a reward! He had his double dew claws removed when he was neutered, so he now runs naturally and looks beautiful and free spirited when he gallops around our back yard!
Samm must go into a home that will always treat him with gentle but firm love, consistent and continuing compassion, and give him positive reinforcement and ongoing training to compensate for the horrible mistreatment he suffered. He must always know that love is the way, not abuse nor cruelty - not verbal nor physical mistreatment. In return, you will gain the lifelong love, loyalty and heart of one of the most adoring companions I have ever had the chance to foster - for Samm IS a very special dog.
Samm gets along well with older children, other dogs, and likes to ride in cars.
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