Arlington Pet of the Week: Sammie

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Sammie, an adopted Carolina dog.

Here she had to say about her life so far:

Hi! My name is Sammie and I’m a 1.5-year-old Carolina dog. My parents adopted me from Last Chance Rescue when I was just 5 months old.

People originally thought I was a shepherd mix but my parents realized I was a Carolina dog when they matched my dingo appearance with my cat-like tendencies.

Except, I love other dogs. Every time I see one, I forget what I’m supposed to do and I lie on my belly hoping for playtime.

I don’t bark but I sing when requested. I’m a picky eater but I love peanut butter and chicken. I’m also an avid hiker and runner; probably one of the fastest dogs you’ll ever meet.

I live for car rides too. Sticking my face outside the window is the best feeling ever. At home, I destroy stuffed animals – they never mess with me.

We live in Courthouse so when the weather is nice, I go running with my parents (really just my dad) to Georgetown and Clarendon. I love living here! I guess I’m a city girl, not a country mouse.

Want your pet to be considered for the Arlington Pet of the Week? Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet. Please don’t send vertical photos, they don’t fit in our photo galleries!

Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks. Becky’s Pet Care is the winner of six consecutive Angie’s List Super Service Awards, the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year and a proud supporter of the Arlington County Pawsitively Prepared Campaign.

Becky’s Pet Care provides professional dog walking and pet sitting in Arlington and all of Northern Virginia, as well as PetPrep training courses for Pet Care, CPR and emergency preparedness.