Sammy 3-15-97 - 6-20-11
Eight years ago, I spotted a beautiful white lab running around the field at my son’s school.
School was out and the kids were at some after-school function.
I approached the owner of the dog, a pretty willowy brunette. Her name was Sheila. We started talking about her dog Sammy and to this day Sheila and I have remained good friends.
Last year when I started dogsitting, Sammy was my first guest at Doggie Heaven Hotel. He and his sister Gemma stayed with me for several weeks while Sheila packed up her house and moved to Southern California.
Sammy and Gemma last summer
I was devastated to lose Sheila but I felt close to her during the whole process through the care of her dogs. Shelia and I stay in touch and even get to see each other once in a while.
I was sad to hear the news that Sammy died yesterday. He was a very special dog to Sheila and her family, and to me.
As all dog-lovers know, one day he’ll be waiting on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.
Take care Sammy, we miss you.
Oh no! I'm so sorry about Sammy. He must have had an awesome life though.
Posted by: Sanjna KUlkarni | 08/27/2011 at 03:25 PM