10/28/2026
Current location: Tampa, FL area
This adorable boy is Samson. He's a 1 yr old Great Pyrenees mix, who was literally skin and bones when he came into rescue. His amazing foster family helped him to gain about 20 lbs, so even though he could use some additional weight, he's healthy enough to start looking for his forever home. He's currently about 85 lbs and is also still growing.
Samson is very sweet, affectionate, happy-go-lucky kinda guy who likes to play, but also appreciates a good nap in the A/C on a hot FL day (so... every day). He gets along well with other dogs and has loved every person he meets. We haven't tested him with cats yet, but he's young enough to learn and will be a loyal, loving best friend.
Samson is house broken, has been neutered and is up-to-date on shots.
If you haven't been a "Pyrent" (Pyrenees parent) before, please do your homework on the breed before you apply. They're fantastic dogs, but sometimes people assume they'll act like golden retrievers. We're here to tell you, they will NOT. A good sense of humor is required, because they're all smart, goofy, independent, wonderful weirdos with hobbies-- like barking at questionable leaves or overseeing your family activities while standing on your dining room table. Their beautiful white fur is a joy to behold and yes, once they have their full adult coat (at about 2 yrs old), they will shed year-round like it's their job. You'll find "Pyr glitter" everywhere-- under your refrigerator drawers, in the back of the closet in the room you don't even use, stuck on the ceiling of the laundry room... and in your very soul. Regular grooming and daily vacuuming will help, but shaving a Pyr is a mortal sin.
Anyway... I digress. As a reminder, our rescue only places dogs in homes to be family pets (no LSGs or "outside situations" will be considered).
If you're interested in applying to have Samson be your new best friend, please apply at: https://campchaosrescue.org/adopt/dogs
We love seeing all of the comments and messages on our FB page, but we can't use them as an application. You have to fully complete an application to be considered. Also know that we still can't update our "Adoptables" page on the website, so don't assume he's gone when you don't see Samson there. Just add his name manually to the application, please and thank you!
