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　　Please go to our website at  to find out more about this pet and to submit an adoption application.  Please DO NOT call or email us; all information about current dogs available, adoption donations, vetting, and this specific dog are on our website. We are a non-profit organization and we are completely 100% volunteer run. We DO NOT have a shelter and only approved applicants can make appointments with our foster homes to meet the dogs we have.Our volunteers will not discuss dogs we have available for adoption UNTIL you have an application on file and are approved to adopt.General Notes | Want to adopt this dog?  Please do not email us.  Please fill out the Adoption Application ASAP.  Personality | Sammy is a true gentle giant!  And a goofball as well!  He loves humans and getting as much attention as you can give him.  And don't get me started on the belly rubs...he LOVES them!  He may be part Great Pyrenees and he shows devotion and a bit of stubborness!   Story | Sammy was picked up as a stray on the streets of Houston, very skinny and a few cuts and brusies. He must have lived in a home at some point as he is quite comfortable indoors and LOVES being on the couch! Sammy is a stunning large labrador. He’s 74lbs and has all the traits of a lab — smiley, wiggly, loves chin scratches! He is just perfect. Loves other dogs and all people. Other Dogs | Sammy loves other dogs!  He can be a little overwhelming at times with his greetings but he quickly settles down. He sometimes needs a gradual introduction with new dogs as his enthusiasm (or theirs) can lead to some escalation.Cats | unknownChildren | He is a big boy and can be very enthusiastic so older children may be best.Training | He knows the basics....most of the time. Sometimes can be a bit stubborn (very Great Pyrenees like) but really does want to please.  He sits and stays but will occasionally jump up on folks.  Leash | ranges from OK to good.  But getting better with practice .Activity Level | REALLY likes his morning walks.  Will definiatly need a yard he can patrol.  But, he is not crazy in the house and is happy to curl up.Health Notes | He is a bit skinny but otherwise in great health and up to date on shots.Thank you! | Adoption Donations | Our adoption donations are $425 for dogs 8 weeks to 1 year, $375 for 1-6 years, $325 for dogs 7-10 years, and $175 for 11+ years of age. Purebred dogs regardless of age are $475. These minimum donations help to defer the costs of initial vet care, food, and supplies while in foster care that currently average over $700 per dog).Meeting Dogs | Foster dogs may have meet & greets by appointment to approved applicants only.  To become an approved applicant - please complete the application process.Please know | Available dogs are updated as soon as possible and we do our best to keep it up-to-date, but occasionally dogs shown may become unavailable without notice due to a pending adoption.We encourage you to put in an application even if you don't see your new family member currently, as once you are approved, we can place you on the waiting list for first priority on the selection of the dogs we do bring in. That means you can often meet a dog upon transport arrival and adopt before they even make it to this page!We can not guarantee that a dog you wish to adopt is available by the time your adoption application is submitted, processed, and approved.  Your application is good for 90 days from the time of approval for any dog as long as it is a good fit for your family and your lifestyle. November 2, 2023, 8:44 am

　　If you have any questions or would like to adopt Santa / Sammy, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.