
Adoptable Dogs
These are the members of Samson's Squad looking for their forever home! Ready to adopt? Click the link below for our adoption application. Have questions? Check out our "Adoption FAQs" page.
How to Apply
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Complete the PDF Application
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Download the COMPLETED application to your computer
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Email your completed application to SamsonsSanctuary@gmail.com
Don't forget to attach the home check photos!
Our Dogs




Cade aka Big Stinky
Heddo! My name is Cade (I also respond to Big Stinky!), I’m a 5 year old, 80ish lb, American Bulldog, and I've been waiting THREE YEARS to be adopted!!! I was rescued by Samson's Sanctuary after I was dumped out of a car in Azusa, CA in April 2022. I may be a big guy, but I have a big heart full of love to give. I love nothing more than to sprawl out on the couch, flip over and let my belly be exposed to the world. It's my favorite position to sleep in, and it shows how comfortable and relaxed I am in my home. Because of my past, I’m a bit cautious around new men. I'm more comfortable at first if a female is around too. It's not that I don't like men, I just need time to warm up to them. Once I trust you, though, I will love you fiercely and never forget you. I'm best bros with all of my foster dads friends! They take me on fun adventures! Oh boy, do I love adventures! I'm always up for a good hike in the great outdoors. I love to be in water! There's so much to explore and so many new smells to sniff. I love getting my nose into everything and finding out what's around the next corner. When I'm out hiking, I like to take my time and really soak it all in. I especially love to find the biggest stick I can, and parade it around like a trophy. I’m independent but I do love spending time together, I prefer my people to be home with me but I don’t need to be in the same room with you always. I will rest my big head on your lap occasionally and I will sit in your lap for butt scratches. I prefer to be pet on my back until I trust you and then you can touch my head. I get along great with other dogs my size and smaller as long as they are friendly, but I do like to chase cats, so we probably wouldn’t be the best roommates. I’d be great in a home with older kids due to my size. One thing you should know about me is that I'm food motivated. If you've got a tasty treat for me, I'll do just about anything you ask and I will drool to prove it. And if someone comes to the door, I'll be sure to let you know. I'm a great guard dog and always on alert. I LOVE squeaky toys and tug of war. I’m also very fond of BONES and frozen tasty treats. I’ve been in foster care for THREE YEARS! But, my foster mom and trainer work hard on teaching me new skills and giving me structure and boundaries. I walk with a loose leash, although i prefer off leash now that I have worked hard on my recall, I am e collar trained, muzzle trained, I know multiple commands, and will work for food. I don’t mean to brag but I am extremely smart and learn very quickly! I enjoy toys that provide mental stimulation and I'd love a yard of my own for my zoomies. But if you'll take me to the park, I love that too! I even have my own social media @CadeTheBulldog ! Check out all my awesome adventures! All I really want is a caring and patient pawrent or family who will love me for who I am and take me on all sorts of adventures, even better if you have previous American Bulldog experience. Can i be your snugglebuddy furever?




Gus
Meet Gus, a 4 year old 65 lb Lab mix who is SO ready to be your best friend furever!! Gus LOVES meeting new people (which you’d never know was one of his biggest fears when first rescued!), going on road trips, and sunbathing! Now that he has worked through most of his past trauma he is the best, most chill housemate, and he loves to go on outings to coffee shops and restaurants. As much as he likes to do fun things, he also likes to snuggle and nap! Gus also loves to be groomed and is VERY treat motivated. He is crate and house trained, knows basic commands, and loose leash walks like a pro! We can’t believe he’s been waiting over TWO YEARS to be adopted! Please read his tearjerking rescue story below, and consider adopting the goodest boy ever, Mister Gus!! Sweet Gus was rescued with his brother from a barn in Barstow on Christmas Eve '22. They were found along with several other dogs who had been abused and neglected. Gus particularly had deep cuts and scars all over his sweet face, from a lifetime of abuse and defending his brother from the larger dogs. And yet, these boys wanted so badly to trust those rescuing them. Who could blame them for being afraid at first? We originally wanted to keep the brothers together, but it was proving to be more detrimental than helpful for them. They were so unhealthily codependent that our trainer said it was like they were “sharing a brain.” Gus' brother was quickly adopted, and when they separated that was tough on Gus for the first few weeks. His foster didn't have the patience to help him through it with at home training, so he went to board and train to work on his fears and separation anxiety. He waited there for over a year and a half before he finally found a committed foster home and he’s been doing wonderful, almost like he’s a completely new dog! Gus has come such a long way in his journey. He's been working very hard with his trainer for over 2 years now! He is the star of every adoption event he attends, giving every person who passes a big smile and wiggle, and 99% of the time he is successful in calling them to him for pets and scratches! Everyone says the same thing “He’s so perfect, how is he not adopted?” We don’t know either!! Gus is a mellow guy who would love a mellow pawrent/family to love him fur the rest of his days. He does well with other calm dogs (No huskies or large energetic dogs), and while he has worked hard on his impulse control on chasing small animals, no cats. He has loved meeting kids at adoption events and we feel confident he would do well in a home with older calm kids who are able to understand a dogs boundaries. Apply to adopt him today! SamsonsSanctuary.org




Cosmo Star
Cosmo was rescued from the euthanasia list as a tiny 8 week old baby. This sweet boy was found with his siblings, missing their mom, and was brought to the shelter infested with ticks and worms. Cosmo just turned 1 year old Jan 3rd, is a pit mix, and he is around 50 lbs. Cosmo LOVES other dogs, he is so playful! Cosmo completed a board and train program and would do best with a strong leader who wants to help build his confidence! He is super snuggly, and how cute are those ears?! Apply to take him home today!




Sirius
Sirius was rescued from the euthanasia list as a tiny 8 week old baby. This sweet boy was found with his siblings, missing their mom, and was brought to the shelter infested with ticks and worms. Sweet 'Siri' was adopted as a small pup, only to be returned to us (due to NO fault of his own!!) 7 months later. Now we are searching for Siri's true furever fam, they're gonna be so lucky to adopt him! He is sweet, smart, loyal, loving, and oh so handsome! Siri just turned 1 year old Jan 3rd, is a pit mix, he is around 50 lbs, and he is currently in a board and train program to help build up his confidence. Siri loves other dogs, and would love to go to a home with some fur-siblings! Siri is a shy guy who would do best with strong, confident leader for a pawrent. Siri's trainer has generously offered to support Siri and his furever family for the remainder of his life, free of charge! Make Sirius' wish come true and apply to adopt him today!




Moonshine aka Moonie
Moonshine aka Moonie aka Hunky Chunky was part of a rescue mission for 75 dogs who were trapped in a flooded house in South Korea. For most of his life he lived on a chain, but now Moonie is being fostered in SD with his daughter! He is learning how to be a "normal" inside dog, and is doing great already! This hunk of love is a happy, silly guy who loves cheese and always has a wide smile on his face. Moonie is looking for his best friend and furever home who will give him love and patience. He is around 3 years old and 45lbs. Moonie has been foster. He is an incredibly sweet pup who is good with other dogs (when properly intro'd). He is silly, loves to be active, and will be your best bud in life! Apply to adopt him today!




Hope
Hope is a 2ish year old Jindo and NEEDS HELP NOW!! Remember SS Alum Peach? This is her half brother, Hope. He has been living his entire life chained up in this disgusting junk yard in South Korea, just like Peach was. His owner finally surrendered him to us, so now we can get him out of there! However the shelters are full so we NEED a foster or adopter to get him out of there! He is 63 lbs, shy, and ready to discover the good life! Thanks to our team providing him medical care and preventions even before being surrendered to us he is neutered, vaccinated, and heartworm negative. Lets get him on his freedom flight ASAP!! Hope is very calm and a happy boy, even after all he has endured. He is a super sweet pup who is just looking for his pawfect home. Can you be Hope's safe place to land? Apply to foster or adopt him today!




Burrito
Burrito is an adorable senior pup who is about 8-10 years old, male jindo mix who is about 18 lbs. Our partner in South Korea found him living in dangerous conditions, chained up. For months we've been begging their "owner" to surrender them, visiting daily to ensure they have food & water. Finally he agreed! Burrito has received heart worm treatment and is waiting for a committed foster or adopter to get Taquito on his freedom flight! Will he land with you? Apply today!




Taquito
Taquito is a lovable 4 year old, male jindo mix who is about 17 lbs. Our partner in South Korea found him living in dangerous conditions, chained up. For months we've been begging their "owner" to surrender them, visiting daily to ensure they have food & water. Finally he agreed! Taquito has received heart worm treatment and is waiting for a committed foster or adopter to get Taquito on his freedom flight! Will he land with you? Apply today!




Enchilada
Enchilada is an charming 4 year old, female jindo mix who is about 15 lbs. Our partner in South Korea found her living in dangerous conditions, chained up with her father and siblings. For months we've been begging their "owner" to surrender them, visiting daily to ensure they have food & water. Finally he agreed! Enchilada has received her heart worm treatment and is currently being fostered. She is looking for her furever home. Enchilada is a sweet, loving pup. She is a spicy little rugrat who is searching for the best pets and lots of love. She loves to be with her people, following you around to be included in all the activities. She is silly and loves to play with other dogs once they are her friends. Apply today to adopt Enchilada!




Salsa
Salsa is a precious 4 year old, female corgi mix who is about 15 lbs. Our partner in South Korea found her living in dangerous conditions, chained up with her father and siblings. For months we've been begging their "owner" to surrender them, visiting daily to ensure they have food & water. Finally he agreed! Salsa has received her heart worm treatment and is currently being fostered. She is looking for her furever home. Salsa is a sweet, and a little shy pup who is looking for a patient owner. She loves to snuggle and be your little friend along the way. She is good with other dogs and will eventually snuggle them, when the time is right. Apply today to adopt Salsa!




Ziggy
Ziggy is a sweet, spunky 2-year-old pup who is a Jindo mix and weighs about 35 lbs. Rescued from a dog meat farm along with his sister, Stardust, in South Korea while they were puppies; Ziggy was living in unimaginable conditions before our partners stepped in and saved them. Ziggy may be a bit shy at first, but once he trusts you, their playful, goofy side will shine through. Ziggy is great with other dogs and loves to socialize! Ziggy is in need for a committed foster or adopter to help him start his new life. Could you be the one to give Ziggy the forever home he deserves? Apply today to foster or adopt Ziggy!




Stardust
Meet Stardust! 🌟 This 2-year-old cutie is a Jindo Mix, weighing in at 35 lbs of pure joy. Rescued as a puppy from a dog meat farm in South Korea along with her brother, Ziggy, Stardust has been through a lot, but now she’s ready to live her best life AND she’s looking for her forever family to make it happen. At first, she might be a little shy, but once she trusts you, she’ll be your ride-or-die BFF. She’s playful, quirky, and has a goofy side that’ll keep you cracking up. Stardust is all about having a good time. She’s also great with other dogs, so if you’ve got a pack, she’ll fit right in! Stardust needs a committed foster or adopter in order to take her freedom flight. She needs someone who can give her all the love and patience she deserves. Ready to add a little sparkle to your life? Apply today to foster or adopt Stardust!