Meet Mr. Sampson!!

Pick me!! I'll be your STRONG MAN!!

  
Ready, Set... LET'S GO!!

Sampson and another Dobe were reluctantly surrendered to IDR+ when their dad was diagnosed with cancer and could no longer care for the dogs. This sweet guy is 10 years old, and he just wants to lay his head somewhere and be loved. Sampson tips the scales at 95 pounds. He will have a skin tag on his eyelid removed when he gets a dental, but other than that, he’s in pretty typical shape for a senior Dobe. His back end is a little weak, so he might have some signs of Wobblers, but he insisted he was fine at the vet. At times, his back feet don’t flip back to normal right away, but he wasn’t showing any problems during the exam. The vet said his range of motion was excellent! He has some expected lumps, scars, and spots, all of which the vet said not to worry about. Sampson had been living with another male Dobe, who has started picking on him with the stress at home. He can live with other dogs, but his dad requested we split the boys up to find them homes easier. Sampson is easy-going, and he likes everyone he meets. The surrender papers say he can live with kids 10 and up, but we hope those kids will give this sweet boy his space. He is housebroken and crate trained, and he can walk on a leash. He had a fenced yard in his previous home, and he’d bark to come inside. He will chase a ball, birds, and outside kitties; but when introduced to the IDR+ tester cat, Sampson wasn’t too interested, but the kitty knew Sampson was cool and begged for attention. A house with few steps to the yard for potty would be ideal, and slippery floors will need a few rugs for traction. Sampson is used to grooming and nail trims. His dad insists that Sampson is a very good dog.

Special Needs if any: Would do best with a home that has few steps.

Geographic areas: Illinois and the surrounding states.

General Contact Information: Illinois Doberman Rescue will place Dobes in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, or Wisconsin. See contact info above or go to IDR's website at http://www.ildoberescue.com for adoption information and application.