Carson Daly and the pound

Carson Daly did a really cute tribute to SAM last night with a fun clip from SAM's performance on his show a few months ago.  I think he just became an uncle for the first time so congratulations "Uncle Carson"!

Mark and I spent a few hours today at the three animal shelters here in Santa Barbara.  I am not anywhere near ready to take home a new baby but Mark is seriously considering a big dog for his ranch.  Just this morning there were two coyotes in the front yard!...  They were closer than I had ever seen them and TinkerBelle was outside...I nearly had a heart attack!  SO...Mark is looking for a great, big dog to scare the coyotes away from the house.  We keep two "barn" cats here which have turned into back porch cats and they need protection as well.  We found a fabulous and very handsome boy named...appropriately..."Goliath".  He is a bull-mastiff cross but so sweet and gentle.  We introduced him to the three, little hairless SAM harem and Goliath was playful yet gentle...He actually jumped back in fear from PixieNoodle (weighs 6 pounds)...wonder how he would do with a coyote???  I realized while I was looking at all these lovable babies just how sad it is that people keep irresposibly breeding dogs.  PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE only breed if you are breeding show dogs..There are SOOOOOO many deserving doggies just waiting for a chance at love.  I was taken in by a 9 year old guy...I have a thing about the old skiddly ones...I just want them to have some peace, warmth and love before they go...like SAM did. 

  We have to have a county inspector come out to OK the ranch for the adoption on Goliath and see how he is around cattle and horses, cats, and of course the hairless harem again.  I will keep you posted.

  PS.  I was very happy to see so many people at the shelters cosidering adoption.  Please consider it and please don't overlook those old guys!!!

Comments

[Michelle]

Thank you so much for your promotion of shelter dogs. I, for one, wouldn't have any other kind. Shelter dogs have literally saved my life more than once. I think they know who their friends are! BTW, I have a soft spot for those creaky old warty ones too! That little Sam seems like he was awesome. Thank you for sharing him with the world.

[Serene K]

Dearest Susie,
First, I would like to mention that those pictures of you and Sam are lovely. I am so happy that you were able to give him so much happiness in the last few years of his life. You are an angel. I know God has a special place in heaven for those who are merciful to his innocent, voiceless creations, like you.

Thank you for getting the word out about un-necessary back yard breeding. I feel the same about older shetler dogs. I try so hard to convince friends looking for dogs to adopt them... they have so much wisdom, patience, and love to offer anyone who will give them a chance. My family has adopted an 8 yr old Teacup Chihuahua... he's such a joy!!! and like Sam, sometimes he acts like hes posessed!

Unfortunately, I am surrounded by family and friends who will buy only pure-bred puppies... not caring about the consequnces of over-population of mixed-breeds at shelters. If only there were more people like you.

Take Care, God Bless.
Keep up the good work.

[ExHack]

Thank you for using Sam (and his memory) to promote shelter rescues. We've been blessed with three shelter rescues - a Catahoula/German Shepherd cross and two cats, including a one-eyed kitty - and they are all inseparable parts of our family.

[Jenny]

I just read about Sam's passing, and I wanted to say I am sorry. I saw a show about Sam about a year ago, and I couldn't believe they were calling him the ugliest dog. I thought Sam was beautifula and lucky to have a kind-hearted person like you find him. Un-adoptable , my butt.

[Tony]

I want you to know Sam has changed our world. Thank you and hope you the best.
Tony