His "real" name was Sambo, but he went by Sam, Sammy, Bo...and "Here boy"...He was my Grandpa and Grandma's dog, but I was his little girl...
I'd been looking for this photo all day, and when I finally found it, I just wanted to share it. He was such a good dog; he had a long-ish, curly, black and white coat, and cute little freckled legs. I remember lying by him and curling his fur around my fingers. He didn't mind. Sam wasn't resentful of my coming into his life like my Mom's dog, Taffy, was ~ he just loved me.
I don't know when he was born (he was obviously an adult in this photo from 1956 (we didn't have pet birthday "celebrations" back then like my daughters and I do for the kitties...;o)) ~ and I really don't remember when he passed away; just that it was a sad, sad day. I had to have been seven or eight. I remember my Grandma's neighbor, Mrs. Cartwright, crying. Everyone loved him.
I'm so glad "all dogs go to Heaven"!
♥ ♥ ♥
Anne
I had to add this; Jimmy Stewart on Johnny Carson, reading his poem, "A Dog Named Beau"; I remember seeing it when it first aired.
Anne- What a great looking dog. I'm sure he brings a smile to your heart. He looks like he might have been part Border Collie. Hope you have a great night- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteYes they do. A very religious woman argued with me when I said I believed all animals go to heaven. She said they are without souls so they just die. I replied: "then I don't want to go either, if that's the case". She was mortified. Ha!
ReplyDeleteI hope Sammy is up there playing with my CC and Jazzy.. I have to admit I miss them much more than a few folks I've known.
ReplyDeletea good dog is irreplaceable. each one is different, but they never replace one that's gone. :)
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Every time we loose a dog to old age, I always say never again. But, alas we always seem to get another dog. Never a replacement for the one lost, just another companion. That was quite the poem. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Anne...Such sweet memories of your doggie. I remember that rendition of Jimmy Stewart's ode to his dog. It's a tearjerker, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteTake care and thanks for sharing. Susan
Aw, such a sweet post...Sammy looks like a wonderful dog...and I feel quite sure you'll see him again one day!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post. He looks and sounds like he was a wonderful dog. Pets have a special place in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteHe looks like a sweet dog, it's good to remember all those furry friends, it is true what they say, a pet makes a house a home.
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Hugs,
Angela.
What a thought provoling post! Each cat and dog is so very different - each with their own personality - they keep us company for a while and we love them dearly but like all good things their lives end too soon but they have enriched our lives by being a part of it! The Beau poem - a tear jerker for sure!
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What a really nice post! Sammy was beautiful :) Dogs truly are "mans best friend".
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photo of Sammy. And that video made me tear up..
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Hugs, Linda
Une très belle publication ... Un blog où je me suis agréablement promenée.
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Gros bisous et à bientôt
Awww, Sambo! :) I wonder if he was reincarnated as Beau when I was little??
ReplyDeleteOh how are dogs touch our hearts! Your Sammy was a cutie!
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