He was quite a dog. These photos will show you the sheer size of this guy, and his sweet loving nature. He never met a stranger and he never snarled or snapped at anyone. It was very hard to correct him because all you had to say to him was a cross word and he was crushed. He'd give you that look -- you know the one. The look that says "You hurt my feelings." Then to make up, he'd sneak (as much as a 165lb. dog could sneak) up on you and start licking your hand or putting his head on your lap. He always melted me. I couldn't stay mad at him -- he was just too good. I also think that this pure spirit made him too good for this world. We had 6 1/2 wonderful unforgettable years with him. It's been over a year and 1/2 and I miss him still. He will always be the fur-love of my life.
Before I lost weight of course.

Comments:

comment by firststarisee on July 8, 2008 10:44 PM ()

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reply by teacherwoman on July 9, 2008 11:03 AM ()

Aw, what a doll!

comment by mellowdee on July 8, 2008 3:59 PM ()

Thanks, he was my sweetheart.

reply by teacherwoman on July 8, 2008 5:09 PM ()

Dogs leave footprints on your heart.I have many on mine.Sammy was a beautiful dog and I can only imagine your pain.I had a very special Boston terrier named Timmy.I had a night-night song for him.Some nights when I walk my others dogs,I look to the heavens and sing it to him.It's been 6 years and I am bawling like a baby right now.His ashes and pictures stay next to my computer.I miss him so much....Laurie

comment by dogsalot on July 8, 2008 3:49 PM ()

We have a resting place for Samson in the back yard. The headstone simply says, "Sammy's Place". He will always be remembered. I so well understand why you are crying. Every now and then I get a sense of him and his soft fur or the way he'd look in my eyes and I break down. I'll always have a special place in my heart for my guy.

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comment by lunarhunk on July 8, 2008 2:21 PM ()

He was my special boy

reply by teacherwoman on July 8, 2008 5:06 PM ()

Nice Tribute to Sammy.You are blessed.

comment by fredo on July 8, 2008 9:37 AM ()

Yes, fredo, I was.

reply by teacherwoman on July 8, 2008 10:35 AM ()

Awwwwwwwwww!!!

comment by greeneyedgemini on July 8, 2008 9:23 AM ()

reply by teacherwoman on July 8, 2008 9:25 AM ()

That bottom pic is how Kraymer sits with R, both paws on his lap!!!
Sammy was amazing. I am glad you guys had each other for some time, even though it was short...

comment by kristilyn3 on July 8, 2008 9:04 AM ()

He was the best dog ever, Kristy. There's a piece of my heart that was buried with him.

reply by teacherwoman on July 8, 2008 9:06 AM ()

Celebrating his memory and the loving blessing he was in your heart and home!

comment by marta on July 8, 2008 9:00 AM ()

Thanks so much. He really was a blessing

reply by teacherwoman on July 8, 2008 9:01 AM ()