I had Sam for almost 6 years. He died this fall after a brief illness. While I agonized over the possibility of having to put Sam to sleep, he was the ultimate friend, happily bid me farewell in the morning as I left to run errands, and when I returned he home he had left this life having given me so much and really asked for nothing but love.

I adopted Sam 6 years ago at age 5. I will miss him. He was always happy, always eager to take a walk or to go out and play in the yard. I still have Gracie, and it will be a while before I can even consider adding another friend to my life. Sam was a beautiful friend and I miss him very much. Here is a picture of both Sam and Gracie. Sam is the front, Gracie resting her head on him.

Becky from NY