calif_chaz Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Sam deserves a tribute. He was a gentle soul, an undemanding (well, maybe for cookies), boy who came to us in August of 04 when he was just barely 2 years old. Sam did not race at all, instead headed straight for "retirement". He was a leaner, a guy who would flip your hand off the computer keyboard to get pets, a lover of ear scritches. He had his health issues over the years with a toe amp for a growth, hypothyroidism, and a stint of slo. He was a champion eater and sleeper and when he shook himself I swear all four legs cleared the ground, he adored the snow until the last couple of years when his balance wasn't so good. He lived with Maggie from Dec. 04 to her death in April 12 (and it was not always easy for him to live with her~she could be snarky and ruled the roost), and after Maggie he was completely at ease when our two bounces (Graham and Phoebe) moved in later that April. Altho Sam and Graham bonded and always slept near each other, Sam's real buddy for play was my daughter's lab who adored him. When DH carried him to the car on Thursday because of the swollen foot and unable to walk with it, I never thought he would not be coming home. As I stood by the car window and petted him I did not know it was actually good bye. There were so many things I would have told him had I known. First of all thank you for being such a good boy all these years, for being ok with the other dogs coming in, with being a good camper when we traveled with our trailer for several years, for loving us and trusting us unconditionally, even to the end. Run free, Sammie! Even tho you never raced, you were a champion to us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I very sorry for the loss of your sweet boy. Run free, Sam. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest well, Sam. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 What a wonderful tribute your wrote. I am so sorry for the loss of Sam. I sent you a PM. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 So sorry for your loss of gentle Sam. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'm so very sorry. The gentle souls are precious. Godspeed Sam. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss of Sam. Quote The handsome boy Brady, mid-morning nap. The sun, the sun feels so, so, so good. I can't keep my eyes open ... ... Retirement agrees ... ... and the Diva Ms India, 2001 - 10/16/2009 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 A beautiful tribute. What a wonderful soul! My deepest sympathy. :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'm very sorry for your loss. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) What a wonderful boy your Sam was......I'm so very sorry Edited July 18, 2015 by PiagetsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Your tribute made me misty and sniffly .... A true glimpse of your beautiful spirit Sam. Condolences, sympathy and hugs coming your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest multigrey Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Sam was a most special greyhound who was fortunate to land in the lap of a wonderful family. He will be missed......Godspeed, Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 He sounds like a winner of the best kind. He won your heart and soul, and I have no doubt you won his. Godspeed, gentle boy . Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I am just so very sorry you have lost your most special boy. Godspeed Sam. Your family loved you the most! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest patgam Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 So sorry that Sam is gone. Run free handsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 A good camper in all senses of the word. Sending all of our sympathy. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 So very sorry for the loss of your Sam. Remember the good times ... Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Aw, what a good old boy he was. I'm so sorry you lost your sweet Sam. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I am very sorry. Run free Sam, run free sweetie... Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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