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Thanks all! I was with my parents and dogs yesterday, and Sam is doing great! My mom of course panics if he so much as droops his head a little, but we are happy for every day we have with him.

As for Ziggy, that little girl is just too smart... She excels in all sorts of performance sports but up until now we have not taken the time to teach her any tricks. Embarrassing, I know, but when everyone else's dogs are showing off we can get her to lie down and that's about it! Anyway, while I was waiting for my mom to get off the phone yesterday, I decided to teach her shake a paw with the aid of a clicker and some cheerios. She had a pretty solid paw shake down within 15 minutes, not bad! Sam of course got a cheerio every time she did just for being his cute self. :)
 
Wow, look at them! They look like fun. I had never seen one in person until a few weeks ago when someone brought two into the vet. Bella was trying to go all 'tough' dog on them until they rounded the corner and she could see how much they dwarfed her. They were friendly but she was too busy hiding behind me at that point to meet them. I had no idea they were so big!
 
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Wow, look at them! They look like fun. I had never seen one in person until a few weeks ago when someone brought two into the vet. Bella was trying to go all 'tough' dog on them until they rounded the corner and she could see how much they dwarfed her. They were friendly but she was too busy hiding behind me at that point to meet them. I had no idea they were so big!
Haha, that's funny. I realize Bella's not a SPoo, but I met two big male SPoos yesterday and was shocked at how big they were! They made my PWDs seem tiny in comparison. :) You maybe saw some overly big ones. A PWD should only be 19 to 22 inches at the shoulder, but some people have been breeding some that are away over standard... Ziggy is 19 inches and I can easily pick her up and carry her around!
 
Haha, that's funny. I realize Bella's not a SPoo, but I met two big male SPoos yesterday and was shocked at how big they were! They made my PWDs seem tiny in comparison. :) You maybe saw some overly big ones. A PWD should only be 19 to 22 inches at the shoulder, but some people have been breeding some that are away over standard... Ziggy is 19 inches and I can easily pick her up and carry her around!
Bella is a standard poodle, she is just 4 months, though. I'm continually surprised at how quickly she is growing! She's nearly 30 lbs and I don't know how tall (I should check!) and these PWDs were bigger than her...maybe the size of a male Golden or Lab. I had always thought they were a smaller dog.
 
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Sad day

As you were all so concerned and kind about Sam, I just thought I'd let you know he had to be put to sleep this evening. He was doing really well, but suddenly yesterday took a turn for the worse. My mom knew something was up when he didn't greet her at the door when she got home from work. As he was still eating and drinking and didn't seem to be in too much pain, she decided to wait and see if it was a temporary setback. But then this evening they were at the beach and a dog knocked him over. He really struggled to get up so she knew things were getting worse, and she and my dad took him straight to the vet.

The vet confirmed he was internally bleeding and it was time. So while they waited for him to finish up with other patients, my parents sat in the car with Sam (one of his favourite places) and fed him a bar of dark chocolate (one of his favourite things, even though he wasn't allowed it as it's lethal for dogs.) They put a blanket on the vet floor for him, and he was snoring gently as he was put to sleep in my mom's arms, with my dad and Ziggy there as well. As my mom said, she was there to help him into the world (he was the first pup born of our first ever litter) so it was only fitting that she be there to help him out.

He was a great dog. We'll all miss him a lot. Bye buddy. :weep:
 
Yes it is a very sad day. Been there, done that, it is so very hard, but something we all will probably have to do at some time, since all of us on this forum are animal lovers, and probably will never be totally w/o them in our lives. I can tell by your posts and pictures that Sam had a wonderful life and that he brought a lot of joy to your family as well. I know that your family and Ziggy will miss Sam a lot. R.I.P. sweet Sam.
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. It's great that he had his bucket list, and really had a great time before he had to go. Not to mention he was with loved ones as he went.

Losing an animal is never going to be easy, but we should be thankful for all the wonderful and silly moments they brought to our lives. Rest in peace Sam.
 
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Thanks for your kind words everyone. It is so sad every time we lose one of our furry family members. This one makes me feel especially sad, as Sam was the last of the dogs I grew up with. Ziggy is the first of the dogs my parents got after I moved out.

Anyway, I'm not sure how Ziggy is taking this loss. Last night she was given a chew at the vet's which I think was more interesting than what was going on with Sam. But this morning she apparently had a freak out when she realized my parents were leaving for work and she was there by herself. She's a social dog (and she loved Sam) - she won't be happy as a single dog for long. Good thing my poodle should be joining the pack in a few months.
 
Discussion starter · #34 ·
Sam's Eulogy

Just thought I'd share the sweet note my mom sent out to friends and family today about our boy.


18th December 1997---- 3rd September 2009

Our beautiful boy Sam was put to sleep last night. He had five and a half healthy wonderful months after his emergency surgery and diagnosis of hemangiosarcoma on March 23rd.

He was the first puppy born from my first litter. I fell in love with him the minute I held him in my hands and last night he died in my arms. Peacefully and with dignity.

Sam, lover of chocolate, wine, pizza, ice cream, wood fires, car rides and of course his family.

Thank you for being my dog. You taught me so much.

Our home is empty without you. Good night sweet Prince
 
So sorry about Sam. My poodle passed away in June from the same problem, but only lived 3 weeks after I found out about it. It is so hard to loose a pet. Sam will visit my Seabreeze in rainbow heaven. So sorry again. Take care.
 
Cdnjennga, I'm very sorry for you loss. I know it hurts so much right know, but Sam will be always with you in your hearts, he is looking down at you from the Dog's heaven now
 
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