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My wonderful Sam-Sam was the joy of my life.  We adopted her in 1993 and it was the best decision our family could possibly have made.  From the moment she hopped into the car, Sam-Sam made my life brighter.  She was adorable and sweet, loving and loyal, well-behaved and way too smart for her own good!  She was the best pet anyone could ever ask for.  I miss everything about my Sam-Sam but some of the things that I miss most:  



~ Being swatted with her little paw in an effort to swindle more biscuits.

~ Bringing her to work with me when I was teching at the animal hospital.

~ Comforting her during the night when she had bad dreams.

~ Bringing her to Starbucks with DJ and Auntie Lauren.

~ Carrying her back home when she got too tired on our walks.

~ Picking the ice out from between her toes during our winter walks.

~ Rescuing her when she got herself stuck in big snow piles during our winter walks.

~ Jumping in piles of crunchable leaves with her in the fall.

~ Being woken up by her snoring.

~ Holding her on my lap while I played with her flopsy little ears.

~ Getting covered in her dribbles.

~ Letting her steal my pillow.

~ Stealing eyeball smooches.

~ Tickling her little footies.

~ Taking her for rides in the car.

~ Bringing her back half of my white Godiva bar whenever I got one at the mall.

~ Trying to put makeup on her.

~ Watching her "box" with the pillows and couch cushions.

~ Retrieving the various things she'd stolen and hidden   beneath the armchair.

~ Making up silly songs and singing them to her.

~ Knowing she'll be here waiting for me at the end of the day.



My wonderful munchkin suffered a stroke one evening while I was out.  I returned home to find that she couldn't properly use her hind legs.  Her legs deteriorated more and more in the coming days.  The vet prescribed various medications for her, which made her even sicker; my Sam-Sam had gone into acute renal failure and refused to eat, drink, or even move anymore.  We had no choice but to put her down.  Unfortunately, the vet was the epitome of incompetence; my Sam-Sam's last moments were painful to watch, as she cried and banged her lovable little head on the metal table.  She passed into Summerland in June of 2006 and left a hole in my heart that can never be filled.  



Sam-Sam, I hope you know that that is not what we meant to happen to you.  We wanted to end your suffering and bring you peace.  You were a very special little girl and did not deserve what happened to you; if I could go back and do things differently I would and I hope that you can forgive us and know that we love you and only wanted the best for you.  You brought me 16 years of happiness, laughs, smiles, love, snuggles, and just enough mischief to keep me on my toes!  You are extremely loved and missed, Sammy.  Rest in peace and mommy will look for you at the Rainbow Bridge.



"I explained to St. Peter,

I'd rather stay here,

outside the pearly gate.



I won't be a nuisance,

I won't even bark,

I'll be very patient and wait.



I'll be here,

chewing on a celestial bone,

no matter how long you may be.



I'd miss you so much

if I went in alone,

it wouldn't be heaven for me."
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"My mommy loves me!"
Added by Natasha
 
Personal Notes

Dear Samso (my name for her!),
You were and are so loved.So many funny stories, too many to list.Know that we love you dearly and miss you everyday.We hope you know that we did not mean any harm to you and keep you safe with us in our hearts forever.
Added by Carol


Dear Sammy,
I remember when you were just a squishy little puppy...how every time that I pet you or kissed you, you expected to be paid in biscuits...and how when your mommy would drive me home you insisted on chaperoning the car ride. Sam, I am very lucky that I got a chance to be your Auntie. I hope you know that I loved you, and that I miss you very much.
Added by Lauren


Dear Samso,
The best thing I enjoyed was seeing your little face peak out around the corner to see what was going on. Peak - a - samso....

You always had the nicest little smile, and some great pew....

We will always love you..

Added by Dough


Dear Samski:

I remember you going from bedroom to bedroom every morning to wake us. I remember you leaving half your treat for us while you ate the other. I remember you boxing the couch cushions. I remember when you came to our home for the first time. I remember when you left our home for the last time. I will always remember our first pet. The best pet soemone could ever have. We love the Samski always. Someday we'll all be together again.
Added by Love forever, Rob & Maria


Dear Sammy,
You were an adorable little pooch with a sweet personality and always ready with a kind look and funny gaze. I remember taking you out in the winter and traipsing through the snow, you were a regular arctic avenger. I know that your Mommy loved you more than could be expressed in words. I am sure that you are looking after her now the way that she looked after you. See you on the other side, "but not yet, not yet."-Gladiator
Added by Barry


Sammy- I wish I could have gotten to know you better...but I feel like I know you just by the way your mommy talked and raved about you and your cuddly- and snuggly- and cute-ness. If you meet another Sammy up there, she's with me. She's bigger, but kind, and no doubt you two could be the best of friends. I know that you know your mommy still thinks about you...we all do.....even those of us that never got to meet you in person. Smooches....
Added by Allison