Sam the Mixed Breed Dog

Published on Jan 1st, 2008

By John and Jane Ball (Location Unknown)

My husband John got Sam when he was 6 months old and he had been mistreated. After many months of ripped carpets, chewed furniture and dug out plant pots Sam became the most intelligent, wonderful, loyal and loving dog you could ever have.

I met Sam 7 years ago when I met John and from day one he was fantastic. Every day with Sam was a new adventure, he just loved life to the full.

Sadly on returning from honeymoon last year Sam was limping badly on one of his back legs. We took him to the vet and our worst fears were confirmed, he had cancer of the bone and there was nothing the vet could do. The following 6 six weeks were the hardest of our lives, we had to watch as our little man was slowly taken from us. He died very peacefully in Johns arms on 3rd Dec 2003.

We spent many, many happy times with Sammy dog and have some wonderful memories. He loved going for walks and swimming at Colinton Dell in Edinburgh with his best friend Victoria (Vic) our friends Rottweiler who sadly died only 2 months before Sam.

We love you and miss you so much Sammy Dingo our wonderful loyal friend. We know you're at peace now with Vic and will be running around the Dell everyday.

We miss you squeaking your squeakie toy for hours, the feel of your puppy like fur, your excited bark when you knew we were going for walkies, your face looking back at us through the rear view mirror of the car - you were one in a million Sam.

You will always hold a very special place in our hearts and we will never forget you.

John and Jane XX