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Sam's Life

Saying Goodbye is never easy

February 8, 2007 we had to say goodbye to our beloved Samson!
His hips and spine which he suffered with since the age of one finally caught up with him and the loss of dignity and pain was greater than the comfort.
We cried and still do for a dog who really was the best of the best. Obedient, smart. loyal and truly top dog! We'll miss you forever Sammy Boy...

Time Goes By

Well I am almost 10 1/2 years old now. I can't see too good nor hear well and the stair really scare me. I stand at the top of the stairs and cry when everyone goes down. I'm so afraid I'll fall. I stumble alot and Mom gets very upset with me when I have accidents in the house but I just can't make it anymore. Those stairs to me is a long way down. Mom has alot of patiences with me and I am so crotchidy if thats a word. I want more food but she is wise to keep my weight down due to my hips and spine. The pain pills she gives me at night do help but mostly I just like to sleep in a warm place where I know Mom will be. If she is there I feel safe. I just had a hot bath and I usually make a big fuss but I just did not have it in me and I think Mom was very surprised. No one can give me a bath but Mom. They are all afraid of what I will do but I say all aggression is born of fear and you try being in pain with bolts and pins in your hips and sore spine and get up in a slippery tub up so high. It has been very cold out so I run right out and right back in. Mom has her hands full with me. Thank goodness I am still trying to be a good boy.
Dreaming of warmer weather. Samson

Another Day

Well I'm almost 10 years old now and with hip dysplasia I move slow but I take no stuff off Major. I need pain pills now to keep me moving and from being too stiff and I sleep much more these days. But back in the day after my surgeries I could work with the best of em. I still sing but Mom does not work me anymore, she says I'm retired. It makes me sad to see her and Major go and I wish I could still keep up but when I do go for walks with them Major tries to run over me. Oh he's a ham. But a good choice by Mom none the less as he really is pretty laid back and I'm glad cause I like peace and quiet just like Mom. So I'm gonna have to keep my weight down with lite dinner and going out in the yard often. Check back with you soon...