Hey Bubby,
I can’t believe it’s already been thirteen years since you were born. I remember so vividly the day Auntie Mindy came to work and told me you and your nine brothers and sisters had arrived.
Puppies!
Little did I know, this cute little puppy would turn the world as I knew it, upside down.
Baby Sam
Your came into my life at a time when I was lost. When I needed a purpose in life, and you gave that purpose to me. I’m not sure I could ever find the words to thank you for that.
You set me on a journey of self-realization, and self-discovery that continues to this day. YOU made me want to be a better person, and it’s something I strive for every single day.
When I come home and you look at me with those adoring eyes and thumping tail, my heart fills with SO much love and joy, I feel like bursting.
Sampson and me.
Because of you, I now know what a heart dog is. And boy did you grab my heart and wrapped it right around your paw.
But your magic doesn’t stop with me. You touch the hearts of so many people, and are always ready with a wagging tail and ‘rooing’ voice, to welcome strangers as new friends.
You’ve been an amazing companion to me these past thirteen years, and I’m so grateful to have you in my life.
I love you to the moon and back.
Love, “The Mama”
Some of my favorite photos of Sampson.
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- If I keep my eyes closed, I can pretend this never happened.
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- I love this profile!
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- Please keep the typing to a minimum…I’m trying to sleep.
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- The Dog is in the Driver’s Seat.
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- You were distracted by my cuteness.
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- That’s a grin if I ever saw one!
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- It was after one of his jaunts when he came up to me with this leaf stuck to his head. That’s a happy dog right there.
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- Sampson’s not much of a swimmer, so I held him.
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- I don’t know dad, seems to me it’d be better to use the bridge.
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- Sampson’s first Christmas…card. Or rather my poor attempt at it.
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- Dear Dog there HAS to be a treat in this for me.
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- The dog love of my life.
Click on the photo to enlarge the picture!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Butter! You melt my heart too! You have no idea how much love you have given the world with your big heart! Taylor and I love you so much! ππππππππππππππππ
Welcome to the teenage years and a super happy birthday to you! You’re a very special boy who is so very loved! Live large today and party til the wabbits come home! Being a teenager, you have the right to do whatever you want despite what your mom tells you!
Happy, Happy Birthday Sampson!!!! Hope your 13th birthday is full of treats and lovely walks!! I know it will be filled with unending love and devotion from your mama. Shadow, Ducky, and I send you hugs and kisses!! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ Callie sends you angel kisses ππ
Happy Birthday Sampson!!! Hope you get lots of treats & snuggles today!
Happy Happy Birthday Sampson. What a sweetheart!!!!
Happy Birthday from all of us Sampson! You’re such a special guy and we hope you have a special day!
He has become part of our family through your wonderful blog. Thanks for giving him to us.
Squeal! Puppy pictures of Sampson! Actually, all of these are just wonderful. Happy birthday to a beautiful soul.
I cannot believe he is 13!!!!!! This was a most beautiful post, wishing Sampson the HAPPIEST of birthdays!! Sending much love to all!
*βͺα¦βͺHappyβ Birthday, buddy! βͺα¦βͺ* Wishing you oodles of poodles ear rubs and treats for your birthday. π©
Happy Birthday to Sampson! I hope you have a great day together!
Happy, Happy Birthday, Sampson!! You sweet boy, you have brought so much joy to your family, and to so many of us who have never even met you in person. We have a feeling you will have a very nice day today!!
Love from all of us at Wag ‘n Woof Pets β₯
*βͺα¦βͺHappyβ Birthday, buddy! βͺα¦βͺ* As a bonafide ‘teen’ now, it was a nice journey through time seeing some of your baby pics. Sam, Elsa and I send oodles of poodles of birthday wishes.
What a lovely tribute to the birthday boy! Happy birthday, handsome boy!!! Have your mama give you an extra birthday kiss please – one from me and one from Rita!
Happiest of birthdays to you, sweet Sampson!
Happy belated birthday, handsome boy! I hope that you had a wonderful day filled with lots of extra snacks and birthday snuggles!
Happy Birthday Samson. nose smoochs.
Happy Birthday, Sampson. You are a special boy and bring so much happiness to those around you.
ps – Absolutely beautiful post – the best I’ve read in a long time to be more exact π
Sweet post. Happy Belated Birthday Sampson!