Sam
My vet, Dr. Rongren, from the Valley Vet Clinic in Spokane Valley, was
kind enough to refer me to the WSU Pet Loss Hotline. I am very grateful for
your service. My dog, Sam, passed away a week ago on Thursday, April 3,
2008 at the Valley Vet Clinic. Sam was 14 years old. In the last several
months, cancer as well as old age made him weaker. Sam was the first dog
that I ever owned. My ex-husband brought Sam home for me 13 years ago from
the Spokane County Animal Shelter. He was approximately one year old. As
an Australian Shepherd/Huskie mix, Sam was loyal, loveable but also very
stubborn. He always knew what he wanted and what he did not. Sam was
always in tune with me both emotionally and physically. Several years ago,
I had some minor surgery. The medications from that surgery made me very
sick. While Sam did not bark very often, he did bark to make sure that my
ex-husband was aware t hat I was sick from the medicine. I miss Sam
deeply. My other dog, Borg (a Rotweiller mix) is also experiencing great
loss and is grieving. The added sadness of Sam's loss is the fact that he
passed away exactly a week after my mother passed away. I was out of town
in another state attending to my mother's funeral. I believe that Sam
waited until I returned. I appreciate the opportunity to tell Sam's story.
Louise S.
