Sammy was badly abused - far beyond words. Animal control had taken him away from the owner, and this is where we found him with only one day left before he would be put to sleep. We adopted him and worked with him for 5 months and found a wonderful new home for him. His new "mom", Pat, is in Arizona and she sent Sammy a ticket to fly there on Alaska Airlines, lucky doggie! Pat's three big "boys" quickly became his best friends. They all even get to swim in the pool, plus get plenty of treats and lots of love from Pat. He is a pampered pooch now! Please help all the Sammy's...
Do I Go Home Today?
Written By Sandi Thompson
My family brought me home cradled in their arms. They cuddled me and smiled at me and said I was full of charm. They played with me and laughed with me and showered me with toys.
I sure do love my family, especially the little girls and boys.The children loved to feed me; they gave me special treats. They even let me sleep with them - all snuggled in the sheets.
I used to go for walks, often several times a day. They even fought to hold the leash, I'm very proud to say! These are the things I'll not forget - a cherished memory.
I now live in the shelter - without my family. They used to laugh and praise me when I played with that old shoe. But I didn't know the difference between the old one and the new.
The kids and I would grab a rug, for hours we would tug. So I thought I did the right thing when I chewed the bedroom rug. They said I was out of control and would have to live outside. This I didn't understand, although I tried and tried!
The walks stopped one by one; they said they hadn't the time. I wish that I could change things; I wish I knew my crime.
My life became so lonely in the backyard, on a chain. I barked and barked all day long to keep from going insane.
So they brought me to the shelter but were embarrassed to say why. They said I caused an allergy, and then they each kissed me goodbye. If I'd only had some training as a little pup. I wouldn't have been so hard to handle when I was all grown up.
"You only have one day left", I heard a worker say. Does that mean I have a second chance? Do I go home today?
