Samoyed and Golden Retriever Dogs Available for Adoption in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Lumi is a 1-year-old, spayed, Samoyed-mix, female. She is currently being fostered in the greater Milwaukee, WI area. Lumi came to us quite shy from the Iowa hoarding property. Lumi still is a shy girl and is cautious of new people, but has settled in well to her foster home and has bonded with her foster mom and dad.

Lumi will likely require an adjustment period as she gets to know her new family and learn about her new environment - therefore she is available for foster-to-adopt (WI - IL - IA - MN)

More about Lumi: How would you describe their personality?
Curious, willing to love and be loved. Trust will have to be earned. Lumi is better in a home with her people relaxing. She appreciates the slower pace of life. She is not a dog to take everywhere with you, or a dog who will want to meet new people or live an active lifestyle.

What is YOUR favorite thing about her?
We love the curiosity and that her fear hasn't made her submissive, just cautious.

What is her favorite thing to do?
Lumi enjoys chilling out where she can see her humans, while snoozing, chewing on a collagen chew or play with her plushie toy.

What is her favorite toy?
Lumi's favorite toy varies from something that squeaks to her plushie.

Is she confident and well adjusted, or would she do better with a confident dog in their new home?
She is very confident in our two-person home, yet I have felt she would enjoy the company of other dogs. *please note she has adjusted well to her current home, but she will likely be shy and need patience adjusting and blossoming in a new home. She likely will be cautious and nervous around her new family at first.

Is she snuggly, prefer to keep to themselves, or combination?
Combination - once she knows you, she cherishes long sessions.

What is she currently eating?
Purina One brown rice & chicken.
For premium treats - hot dog pieces

Is she potty trained/or how is her progress on potty training?
Lumi is potty trained; she knows what walks are for and usually communicates when she needs to go. She is on a routine

Are there any toys, items, or chews that are not safe for them that might be ok for another dog?
No

Has she been around cats? Dogs? Children? How did they do/interact with them?
Lumi has been in an only dog foster home, but she did come from a hoarding situation with many many Samoyeds. She likely would benefit from being in a home with another confident well adjusted dog. Lumi should not live with nervous or anxious dogs. She has shown interest in other dogs but the humans with the other dogs have served as a deterrent.

Any adoption deal breakers? ex. no cats, dogs, kids? Has to have a confident dog companion? etc
No kids under 13-years-old; loud noises and too many people scare her.
Another confident dog companion would be great for her. She should not live with another nervous or anxious dog.

The Golden Retriever is a friendly, intelligent, and gentle dog breed known for its golden colored, water repellent coat. They are highly sociable and great with families, children, and other pets, making them popular as therapy and service dogs. With a love for outdoor activities and water, Golden Retrievers excel in various dog sports like agility and obedience. They require regular exercise, mental stimulation, and grooming to maintain their health and happiness. Overall, the Golden Retriever is a versatile and beloved companion dog breed.

The Samoyed is a friendly and gentle dog breed known for its striking white coat and smiley expression. Originating from Siberia, Samoyeds were originally bred for herding reindeer and pulling sleds in harsh, cold environments. With their playful and sociable nature, Samoyeds make excellent family pets and are particularly good with children. They are intelligent, adaptable, and require regular grooming to maintain their fluffy, weather resistant double coat. Samoyeds thrive on human companionship and make loving, loyal additions to any household.

While Playing Again Sams of WI continues doing rescue actively, we are lucky to have a breed that generally no...