From SAM's neighbor, Tony

Dearest "Little Sam",

I can't tell you how sad it makes me that we will no longer see your ugly little face around here.  I guess this proves that even the most cantankerous old beings, must eventually pass.  But we, the few fortunate ones who were close to you, know how sweet and dedicated you really were. 

I hope you have some idea of how dearly loved you were, and still are, not only by your mother, but by all the people around you... not to mention the MILLIONS of people around the WORLD who were fortunate enough to have even learned your story. 

How many ugly, old OR sick dogs have been adopted into loving homes because of you?  You have arguably done more to help the K-9 condition than Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, Bengie and all other TV/Movie dogs put together.  You and your story have touched the lives of countless millions of people and inspired them to consider something other, than a cute little puppy, and perhaps, maybe even cut down the demand for so many puppy mills.  Those are some accomplishments you and your mother can be very proud of! 

Hat's Off To You Both!   

You will be missed more than you could ever know!

Happy Trails..... Little Sam!!! "

Comments

[Laurel]

Hi Susie,

I just read your touching tribute to Sam in The Independent, and it brought tears to my eyes. I just moved to SB, so I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but as a devoted pet owner, I wanted to give you my condolences, and thank you for sharing Sam's story. Rock on, Sam....

Best,
Laurel

[Steven Taylor]

I had never heard of Sam before the day he passed away. Nevertheless his history has touched me.
I think that his story somehow makes us think about the true value of beauty. He might not have been the cutest dog in the world, but he sure seemed to be one of the sweetest ones.
The way that he was loved by Susie and the way he seemed to give her back the same love is just truly beautyful.
Sam made me love my own dog even more and I have to thank him for that.
Susie must be going through some real hard times now.
But I`m sure that despite missing her Sam, she'll always be glad to know that he passed away as the happiest, most loved dog in the world.

Best wishes to Susie and the rest of Sam's family and friends.

Steven Taylor
Belo Horizonte - Brazil

[Daniel Zanata]

Hello I am Daniel Zanata from Brazil, I saw that your dog was with God, gosh they don't forget of him, make a lot of homage to him, because he deserves

Brazil / São Paulo / Piraju

[Olivia]

I would like to say that I´m sorry about what happened to Sam and try to make you feel more confortable expressing that he was truly loved by everybody around the world. Keep praying for him, cause there´s a place where you con meet him whenever you want in your dreams.

[Laura]

Perhaps 3 or 4 times over the past year or two, I have looked up Sam's picture on the Internet just to have a smile.

I did that again today, only to learn that Sam passed away 2 days ago.

To my surprise, the news has hit me hard.

Perhaps it is because I volunteer at a small animal shelter and foster sick, abused and unwanted dogs--many of whom, like Sam, carry their beauty on the inside rather than on the outside.

Susie, thank you for sharing Sam with us.

[Henrique]

I´m from Brazil and I´m very sad today, because of the notice :(. Goodbye SAM, and be happy in your new house in heaven!

Henrique

[jerry]

Here of the Brazil I always folloied, for the "Sam & Susie's Blog" the history of Sam. I am very sad. Its message is us it, through its life. Congratulations, Sam

PS - they forgive for my imperfect English

[Sheyla]

Rest in Peace, dear Sam! Enjoy the Rainbow...
Sheyla
São Paulo/Brazil.

[Raphael]

Can't believe Sam died!
I was sure his number one fan...

May he be in a better place now O.o

even thou i never saw him on real life i'm still sad because he's gone...