Sammy the Border Collie

Sammy had a good life, living until he was 15 regardless of the Vet predicting he would not live two weeks. We found him when he was about six weeks old, discarded and malnutritioned so badly he could not walk, however, with a lot of care and love he grew quickly to a large but very healthy 72 lbs running, jumping and chasing everything. He was loyal, smart, unwearied, gentle and forgiving. As he aged he had some hip joint issues and eventually had a massive stroke as he died quietly in my arms. Sammy is peacefully resting underneath a black walnut tree where he played as a pup. We miss him terribly.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Border
• Collie
• Dog
• Family
• Sammy

[retrosilk]

Aww, this is a lovely tribute for your dear pal. It is hard to lose a beloved pet but their unconditional love shows us how to grow ourselves, I believe. I'm glad to read that making this was a comfort to you. I dread the day.........

[sumthinhastachange]

thanks so much for your kind words, Sammy was very special...I appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts...thanks!!!

[Balto32]

Hii, I had to come back and watch this again,

So handsome, he so reminds me of my Sammy, he has the same loving eyes.

I really am sorry for your loss of your best friend, this is such a lovely tribute

xxx

[sumthinhastachange]

thank you so for your kind words, my sammy was an awesome friend...a once in a lifetime one of a kind...he will always hold a very special place in my soul...my hope is that everyone will experience their own sammy and know the unconditional love...thanks again!!!

[AnimalLoverLizzy]

Aw, this is so sad... :( Sammy was beautiful... You must miss him so much...

[sumthinhastachange]

Thanks...we do miss him he was a joy and blessing!!!

[jnush]

I shed a tear or 2(that's a lot).

[Balto32]

I cried watching this... such a stunner.

Wonderful tribute.

xxxxx

[amb500u8787uu]

@retrosilk same :/

[DarkMatterGeneral]

I had a Border Collie named Sammy too. We had to get rid of him at 8 months old because he never got used to city life. And soon got too protective of us. He started growling and showing his teeth at other people after being kicked in the jaw from some lady.

[number9furniture]

I lost my border collie of 15 years "Touva" ,what, 9 years ago.She was the best. This July we got two pups from a rescue! I don't remember the distruction! They(Abby and Colleen) are not the same but are just as wonderful. I hope you have brought another into your life.

Thanks

Michael

[sumthinhastachange]

Thanks so much for your kind words, I cried like a baby the day Sammy died. I still miss him but it helped lots to make the video very cathartic stuff this you-tube thing again thanks and hang on to Scout (cool name)! May God bless you and your family and keep you all safely within his loving arms!