Sam's 5th Gotcha
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Sam's 5th Gotcha
5 years ago today we collected Sam from the rescue after he passed Jessie's inspection & she allowed him to come home with us. Quite an honour as she had completely ignored the 2 dogs we have previously come to see on 2 separate visits. He allowed her to be the "queen" and complied with her bossiness and was really tolerant when she started with dementia and would suddenly decide she wanted his bed when he had been lay on it for a few hours.
Sam has been brilliant and been really good with the 5 foster dogs we have had. From day one of fostering Harry they showed a real bond and 2 years 9 month later still have that today. Where there is one of them you will always find the other.
He has been really luck in having good health apart from a few problems with his ears. He is 14 now possibly 15 and sadly 3 weeks ago became seriously ill. Whilst he has recovered now he has a serious heart condition for which he is on medication. We have no time scales. He may go the bridge tomorrow, next week, in a few months or possibly 12 months. In normal circumstances the heart will just stop. We can only hope that we have a lot of time left together & when the time comes this is what will happen and that we will be with him or that he leaves us in his sleep.
Life has changed in our house now as he has had to join Harry now on his short walks. He can't be over exerted, no jumping in and out of the boot, no lying in the sun - all of which he is unimpressed with. Trying to convince 2 oldies to stay calm when they both think that they are still 3 can be a challenge.
So its a very happy 5th Gotcha that we are wishing Sam today. He is wonderful & we truly hope that we are wishing him the same this time next year.
Caron
Sam has been brilliant and been really good with the 5 foster dogs we have had. From day one of fostering Harry they showed a real bond and 2 years 9 month later still have that today. Where there is one of them you will always find the other.
He has been really luck in having good health apart from a few problems with his ears. He is 14 now possibly 15 and sadly 3 weeks ago became seriously ill. Whilst he has recovered now he has a serious heart condition for which he is on medication. We have no time scales. He may go the bridge tomorrow, next week, in a few months or possibly 12 months. In normal circumstances the heart will just stop. We can only hope that we have a lot of time left together & when the time comes this is what will happen and that we will be with him or that he leaves us in his sleep.
Life has changed in our house now as he has had to join Harry now on his short walks. He can't be over exerted, no jumping in and out of the boot, no lying in the sun - all of which he is unimpressed with. Trying to convince 2 oldies to stay calm when they both think that they are still 3 can be a challenge.
So its a very happy 5th Gotcha that we are wishing Sam today. He is wonderful & we truly hope that we are wishing him the same this time next year.
Caron
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A very big Happy 5th Gotcha Sam.
Sam sounds like a super dog.
Would love to see photo's of your beautiful fur babies.
Sam sounds like a super dog.
Would love to see photo's of your beautiful fur babies.
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Wishing gorgeous, sweet Sam a very happy gotcha day
I do hope that you get to spend many more precious days with your lovely boy, Caron.
Sending big hugs for Harry too
I do hope that you get to spend many more precious days with your lovely boy, Caron.
Sending big hugs for Harry too
Joanna & Toby xx
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Happy 5th Gotcha Sam.
Lots of Love
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Lots of Love
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HAPPY 5TH GOTCHA (VERY) SPECIAL SAM
Also big hugs for handsome Harry
Hilary, Tuppence & Rowley
Also big hugs for handsome Harry
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They both sound wonderful and have found the best home going.
Very happy 5th gotcha!
Very happy 5th gotcha!
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I hope you had a lovely gotcha day Sam
I hope you had a nice treat or two
Love Kay and Maggie xx
I hope you had a nice treat or two
Love Kay and Maggie xx
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Happy 5th Gotcha Day Special boy I hope you had a lovely day
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Hope you had a wonderful day Sam. And I hope that you enjoy many more happy times with your lovely family
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A HAPPY 5th GOTCHA DAY SAM
Hope you enjoyed your day
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Hope you enjoyed your day
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HAPPY 5TH GOTCHA DAY SAM!
Hope you had a lovely day!
to you and Harry xx
Hope you had a lovely day!
to you and Harry xx
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Sam I am sorry I missed this post, I hope you had a wonderful day 5th Gotcha and many more to come.
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Wishing you a very happy day Sam. Keep well
Marie
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