The Story of Sam

Another case of a dog with allergies that needed a special mom and dad who could give him that little extra to overcome his problems..

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Glenys,
I will not regret for one minute taking him home with me, he is well worth the long journey to get him, thank you for allowing us to have him,
I specifically wanted an old dog or one that needed extra special love and care, one that John and I could give a home to in his twilight years.

I won't go into too many details about my beloved Mick, because I get too upset, but suffice it to say, that about a year or so before we lost him, he couldn't really get around too much, nor that quickly, so we bought him some incontinence bed blankets that old people have and put those on top of his quilt, so that if he did piddle, it soaked into this thick sheeting and wouldn't leave him wet, if it happened during the night and we didn't know, they were expensive, but well worth it.

If he needed to go to the loo and he knew that he wouldn't be able to get up and make it in time, he would tap his tail on the floor to tell us and we'd just quickly get a bag and that was it, no mess, he truly was a dog sent to me from Heaven.

That's why I said that no problem was insurmountable.

Aileen, I'm sorry, I forgot to use my real name, it's Jill, I'm so used to being called "Radar" (lol) !
Radar Ears is a nickname I was given years ago because I can have a conversation with someone and still listen to whatever is going on around me and repeat it all word for word!

It's only general chit-chat though, I would never dream of repeating anything I heard that was private!
Mick (my "blondie" Lab) 2nd February 2009 aged 15
Benji (my Collie) 14th September 2010 aged 14½
Bruce (my "blackie" Lab) 8th March 2015 aged 13 (rough guess)
Sam (my "blackie" Lab) 27th April 2015 aged 13

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Welcome to the site Jill/Radar!! Sounds like Sam will be heading to the perfect place for him.
Really looking forward to the updates of how the lovely fella settles in and gets on
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Sounds wondeful Jill I have told him he is going on a long journey he cant wait to pack his bag. xx
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If you dont mind me asking Jill what part of the country is he going to ?

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Excellent news Jill, you sound as if you are made for each other! :1944:

Can't wait for pics. :1939:

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Sam is going to be a savener - he has a long journey to essex ahead of him..

After numerous emails and chats he is going to doggy heaven - the best home any labrador needing some tlc could ever wish for.
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Well done to you Jill. I hope you have many happy years ahead of you with Sam. Good luck and best wishes. :thumbup:

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LabRes1 wrote:Sam is going to be a savener - he has a long journey to essex ahead of him..

After numerous emails and chats he is going to doggy heaven - the best home any labrador needing some tlc could ever wish for.
Saverner indeed ! cheeky !

As Ian has said, he's going South, to Southend on Sea, or as we say dahn 'ere - Sarfend on Sea !

A big thank you to Ian for all his help, John and I really appreciate it.

I must have driven the poor man mad with my e-mails (lol)

Thank you also to everyone for their kind wishes for Sam's future, rest assured, he'll be well fussed over, as I said previously, I was going to keep quiet about it until I'd got him, but I felt a bit mean not saying, so I decided to spill the beans!
Mick (my "blondie" Lab) 2nd February 2009 aged 15
Benji (my Collie) 14th September 2010 aged 14½
Bruce (my "blackie" Lab) 8th March 2015 aged 13 (rough guess)
Sam (my "blackie" Lab) 27th April 2015 aged 13

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Jill, we're glad you did spill the beans!! Thank you so much for taking Sam into your life in Sarfend on Sea!!! He'll be an Essex lad!! :1968: :1968:
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Well he won't be wearing a hoodie !
Mick (my "blondie" Lab) 2nd February 2009 aged 15
Benji (my Collie) 14th September 2010 aged 14½
Bruce (my "blackie" Lab) 8th March 2015 aged 13 (rough guess)
Sam (my "blackie" Lab) 27th April 2015 aged 13

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He is a wonderful dog and great at travelling,you wont know you have him in the car, I have now taken him to the vets twice and both times no problems...
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Funny question Kathryn, but does he prefer to sit up or stretch out, because I have an estate car and I was going to put the back seats down and put a nice big quilt in the back so he could go to sleep on the way home if he wanted.
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Benji (my Collie) 14th September 2010 aged 14½
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Sam (my "blackie" Lab) 27th April 2015 aged 13

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Awww that is such great news for Sam. I do hope he and you are very very happy! :1956: :1956: :1956:
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radar ears wrote:Funny question Kathryn, but does he prefer to sit up or stretch out, because I have an estate car and I was going to put the back seats down and put a nice big quilt in the back so he could go to sleep on the way home if he wanted.
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Now there's a dog who is definitely going to be spoilt rotten!!!
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benjiesmum wrote:
radar ears wrote:Funny question Kathryn, but does he prefer to sit up or stretch out, because I have an estate car and I was going to put the back seats down and put a nice big quilt in the back so he could go to sleep on the way home if he wanted.
Regards
Jill

Now there's a dog who is definitely going to be spoilt rotten!!!

You're not wrong there :1957:
Mick (my "blondie" Lab) 2nd February 2009 aged 15
Benji (my Collie) 14th September 2010 aged 14½
Bruce (my "blackie" Lab) 8th March 2015 aged 13 (rough guess)
Sam (my "blackie" Lab) 27th April 2015 aged 13

Always with me, xx
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