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Thank you all for your kind thoughts. We left Sam home for a few hours last evening and when we returned he was panting and hunched over. I took him out to pee and he couldn't. He was a stone former and I thought that he had a urinary blockage again (his bladder was full). We rushed him into his vets where they tried to catheterize him but the vet found a mass not stones. We made the decision to euthanize him and it was peaceful. Bob and I were with him while he passed.
I told everyone that Sam taught me about "being more dog". His health has been in decline for the last year, arthritis, hip dysplasia, urinary stones. The past six months have been getting worse to the point of me calling the vet every few days and asking what their hours were and which vets were working in case I needed to bring him in for euthanasia. After each bad episode of 2-3 days he would rally for a week and I would wonder why I had been so worried. After this went on for a month or so until I finally learned that he would let me know. On his bad days, he just rested and let me help him. On his good days he was his mischievious monkeybutt self, begging for treats, smacking down the new dogs with a throaty growl and telling them that it was NOT OK to roughhouse with him or sit on his couch, he enjoyed his car rides, trips for ice cream and McD's hamburgers.
MB Samsons advice to you all, don't grieve for us while we are here, it takes up too much time from the hours we have left living. We may not be able to chase that tennis ball or jog down the road but we can still sit on the couch next to you and let you scratch our ears...and we may even give you a little kiss in return.
Spirit Samson was Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and ruled as the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey stayed from Oct 2011 and left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Miss Perdy is left and has some big pawprints to fill.
Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation
Julie and Bob,
Some newcomers may not understand the significance of this, but you will. I hope it makes you smile.
Evelyn got a new bed a few weeks ago. As many know, Evelyn has a "pee problem" with new beds. This one had been safe since she got it. But she peed in it during the night.
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
Shari,
That is too funny because I bought a new bed for Perdy a week ago and put it on the floor next to my bed. The night before I told her "Perdy-go to bed" and pointed at her bed. She jumped up in between Bob and I. I told her "Down Perdy- go to bed!" and again pointed to her bed. She wouldnt set foot in the bed and again jumped in with us. I threw the covers off and said "Perdy!! Get down and get into your bed!!" and patted the bed with my hand. Thats when I realized Sam had peed in her bed.
That was probably part of this bladder mass problem because Sam would had never peed inside the house like that.
Spirit Samson was Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and ruled as the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey stayed from Oct 2011 and left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Miss Perdy is left and has some big pawprints to fill.
Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation
We are so sorry to hear about Samson but we will celebrate with treats for all at Rizzo's house in honor of a wonderful life well lived. Even though we have not been around for very long, Samson's posts have made us laugh so many times when we really needed too. Thank You for sharing Samson with us.
Our Best to you both Julie and Bob,
Suzie and Rizzo
Jack Russell born in 2001. Mast cell cancer found Dec 2009 and right rear amputation. Five rounds of chemo done before all treatment stopped. Living life to the fullest!! Read my story at http://rizzo.tripawds.com
Oh, no. While we will celebrate Samson's full life I, too, will grieve for him. His photo, which seemed to catch him in mid-prance, always made me smile and his presence on the site was a joy. He had a wonderful 14 years with you, Julie and Bob, and that is a gift to be treasured. How lucky you were to have shared so much time with him.
I am sorry he will not be here to help guide MB Wrigley — but those on the other side of the bridge are celebrating Samson's arrival. What a party! I hope he hooks up with my Sammy who, like Samson, is joyful and funny.
Sending healing thoughts your way ...
Beth, Spirit Smilin' Sammy and MB Wiggly Wrigley
Smilin' Sammy, March 16, 2004 – Dec. 5, 2011
Golden retriever, diagnosed with osteosarcoma in September 2010 — right front leg amputated November 2010. He fought valiantly to stay with us; but a second diagnosis of osteosarcoma, this time in his left front leg, was more than our golden warrior could overcome. He loved his pack — and everyone else he met.
We loved him even more.
Thanks for the pennies, Sammy. They helped.
So sorry to hear about your loss. But I am so happy that You and Samson got to spend so many happy years together. I know he will be missed incredibly but his memories are priceless and will always be there with you in your heart and mind to make you smile.
as head of the ET syndicate of monkeydogs, i would like to say that both fel mel and i are at a loss for words. losing our friend samson, is like losing the heart of the federation here on the east coast. our sincere condolences to you guys, and tell miss perdy we are keeping her in our thoughts as well. as a wise tripawd once said, love never ends.
squirrel boy sam & felony melanie
We are so sad to hear this news, and send our sympathies.
http://tate.tripawds.com/
August 16, 2006 to November 28, 2011
TATE ~ Forever in our hearts.
This one caught me off guard. I guess I never paid attention to Samson's age-- he was so full of life (and cheek); I assumed he was a pup. I suppose he was a pup at heart. So sorry for your loss- trying to smile but am sad today knowing Samson has left us.
Catherine
Scout: January 31, 2002 to November 7, 2011
Scout's diagnosis was "poorly differentiated sarcoma"; amputation 1/11/2011. Scout enjoyed 9 fantastic years on 4 legs and 9 glorious months on 3 legs. If love alone could have saved you…
I'm so sorry to hear about your baby... My family will probably have to face that sooner than later too and I can't even fathom it. I don't know if you'd be interested in Ithis but something I found and has been helping is this guy named George Anderson he's a medium and on his website he's got a whole dog section and about how you'll see them again. It really gave me a piece of mind.
My family and I are thinking about you.
I wanted to tell you how much I love the new avatar. As much as I have tried to honor your wishes and not be sad about this loss, the new avatar made me cry. But in a good way, kinda. Many years ago I volunteered with a shelter when a man surrendered mom, dad and seven pups. We adopted two - Zeus and Merlin. They were inseparable for nine years (only spent two nights apart when Merlin had knee surgery) until we lost Merlin at age 9 to cancer. The pain that we will suffer when we lose Zeus will be nothing in comparison to the bliss that these two will feel about being together again. That is the one thing that has provided me the most comfort during this whole ordeal. Thank you for reminding me of that!
Zeus was a Husky mix diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at age 11. A visible lung met and suspicious spot on his liver meant a poor prognosis-six weeks was our vet's best guess. We decided to fight for our boy and his right front leg was amputated on 12/1/11. We did six rounds of chemo, changed his diet and spoiled him completely rotten. We were blessed with 10 great months after diagnosis. Against the odds, the lung met remained a single met and grew very little over those months. A wonderful furbaby with the most gentle spirit, he fought with a strength that we never imagined he possessed. We have no regrets...
http://zeuspod......pawds.com/
I know Samson had such pretty girlz waiting for him to fly but my heart just sunk when I read this!
I've enjoyed his and Daisy's blog, photos and adventures so much, thanks for sharing your best pal with us!
Heartfelt condolences to you!
Fly free Samson Fly free
So sorry to read this. But his life is definately worth celebrating!!!! Yous are in my thoughts. Glad to hear it was a peaceful passing that always seems to make it easier.
Sarah
MB Samsons advice to you all, don't grieve for us while we are here, it takes up too much time from the hours we have left living. We may not be able to chase that tennis ball or jog down the road but we can still sit on the couch next to you and let you scratch our ears…and we may even give you a little kiss in return.
I think that is excellent advice. It's not easy to live by especially when we love them so much and watch them as they age. I think a good amout of us are guilty of it. I know I was. And I still find myself worrying over a healthy youthful MB dog!
I am just so sorry I didn't get to meet Samson. I was hoping all of you guys would be here in Vegas and we'd really get to know him. (you know - in the house next door 
)
Samson - I know you are having one heck of good time now. I bet you are the life of the party! I can see your smile from here.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Julie and Bob,
I'm sorry Sampson has come to the end of his journey with you.
MB Samsons advice to you all, don't grieve for us while we are here, it takes up too much time from the hours we have left living. We may not be able to chase that tennis ball or jog down the road but we can still sit on the couch next to you and let you scratch our ears…and we may even give you a little kiss in return.
I learned this from Maggie, and am now applying the lessons as Mag's little sis is aging. Tani is almost 12 now, and oddly her mobility is worse than Maggie's ever was. But this is the first time I have made it to 12 with one of my pups- and I am savoring this time with Tani! Thanks for the reminder, and for showing us how to appreciate the changes aging brings by sharing Sampson with us.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
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