This is a follow-up to the post forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1075482,1077860
Well, that "hardest day of my life" came and went. At approximately 5:30 on Friday the 19th, Sam left this earth to a better place; one where he can breath and run all he wants.
I had to see beyond his energy and enthusiasm, and take Sam to the vet. When at rest, his breathing was just getting too concerning. God damn it, his spirit and loyalty was so strong, all he wanted was to be with me and the family, not comlpain, eat (except for the last day), and please those around him.
Sam was my first dog, my best friend, a loyal companion, and a great watch dog. There has yet to be a day that I haven't cried or had my eyes well up at one point or another. He leaves a vast vacancy in our lives and we will not soon forget him. Unfortunately, our almost 3 year old keeps asking "Where's Sammie?" and we don't lie, but he doesn't know what the words "die" and "heaven" mean.
Anyone who'd like to see a few pictures of Sam, I've put some up on the site I built for our second son. It'd be great if you took a look and said a quick "R.I.P." to yourself for Sam.
A quick note, there's a poem that a lady at work gave me before he went in. I couldn't read it as it was too tear jerking. The day that I felt I knew I had to do something, I could feel how people can see through the pain and only focus on the good points. Not wanting to do that with Sam, I read the poem and that really helped me make the phone call that hurt more than anything I've ever experienced. That poem is located in the left side bar on the page.
Thanks for listening. i know you're all pet lovers as well, so I don't hesitate to let it all out.
Sammie
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2.1 - Rocky, Runako, and RoxyIII (my care sheets)
