We wanted to thank everyone who wrote us and blogged to us during Samick's passing. Mom is taking it REALLY hard. Today is the first day she has decided she needs to stand strong and not cry all day and get something done.
Samick passed peacefully to the Rainbow Bridge Monday evening around 6:35 pm. It went exactly as mom knew it would, she told Samick it was time to go bye bye, he was so excited because he hasn't been anywhere in awhile because he has been sick and peed everywhere. His tail was going and boy was he excited. We got to the vet's office and he wanted to look out the window. They called us back in the room and his tail was still wagging. Dr. Knapp agreed that it was time and gave him some sedation to make it easier on him. Samick laid down and mom and dad loved on him and told him what a good boy he was. Dr. Knapp let him go and he was gone just like that.
We got Samick over 12 years ago from a pet store. He was some of the best $99 we spent. He was such a gentle and sweet boy, not a mean bone in his body. Mom always wanted a therapy dog and knew after she had me tested that Samick would be an amazing one. At 10 years old they took Samick to be tested to become a TDI dog. His tail was wagging the entire test and passed with flying colors. Samick got to visit patient's at Doctors West Hospital and also was part of the reading program at the library where children could read to him. There will never be another Sammy Pooh in our lives and we miss him greatly.
The last picture of all 5 of my dogs together
Very first picture of our baby boy
My sweet boy
Our 2010 Christmas Card
Always so gentle with the new dogs we woudl bring in. Him with Bokeh
Harley and Samick have always been close friends
I love this silly photo
Samick at the hospital
The kids at the library
RIP our sweet soul
March 26, 1999 - August 4, 2011
We are so sorry for this very difficult time.
ReplyDeleteTwo years ago, my family had to put down our collie - Sophie. It was so hard. But, my family made a Memory Box for Sophie. It had her bowls, favorite toys and stuffies in it. Then, they decorated the outside of the box with Sophie's pictures. Now, we have Sophie forever immortalized in this beautiful Memory Box! And, our family will always have Sophie's memories in their hearts!
Stewey
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We are so very sorry. Samick was an amazing, sweet and gorgeous pup. Thank you for sharing the wonderful pix of him.
More tears...
BIG hugs to you guys.
Lots of Luv & Kisses
Addie, Lucie, Hailey and Staci
We can feel your pain and are with you in spirit. Losing such a dear friend and such a gentle, sweet soul is like a tearing of one's soul. Remember he will always be with you, and try to focus on the ones who are still there and need you to love them and smile with them.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry and I just wish there was something I could do to ease your pain. I lit 2 candles for him and will light another one for him today.
ReplyDeleteWe feel your pain and are crying right with you. 5 yrs ago, we had to let our little Poodle Sprint go too. He was 18 yrs old and had been apart of EVERYTHING with our kids, school, friend activities, proms, driving experiences, LOL graduations, weddings~~he was one of our family. We understand your feelings and pain completely. Mom cried for days!!
ReplyDeleteBut one thing she did was buy a wooden frame from the craft store, covered it with a scrapbook paper. She has cut a bit of his hair before he went to the vet and on that frame is his hair in a small small baggie, some of his doggie biscuits glued to it, his nick names written on it and his collar with tags glued to the corner of it. It is a reminder of the sweet sprint that we all knew and loved. She said she will always cherish that frame, plus she has a book with all his pictures in it. I can tell he was a special dog!!So maybe something like that or decorate a special rock in your yard or garden!!
Our thoughts are with you during this sad time for you all.
Love
Diana, Jazzi and Addy
I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful boy with such gentle and kind eyes. Run free, Samick.
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Wonderful pics mates- remember its not furever, just furnow,
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We are so very sorry for your loss. Mom loved Samick so much, the tears are understandable. But time will heal the hurt and you have so many wonderful years of memories. Gentle hugs to all.
ReplyDeleteWoos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and ???
The night sky holds another twinkle of love this night and forever because of the life that Samick lived.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know him long but I do know from what I've read that he was one of the gifts to humans from all that is beautiful.
Sent with Love to his Family
Bert
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Samick. What a gentle and beautiful guy. I read your post with tears running down my face and know the pain you are in right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lots of love, Debbie
ReplyDeleteAwww :( What a sad post, what a lovely tribute to a wonderful dog. Samick was gorgeous. RIP Samick xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully written post - hope your mom and dad start to feel a little better soon. They gave Samick a wonderful home and a wonderful life. He will be waiting at the bridge with his tail wagging!
ReplyDeleteSagira I know this is a very much miserable time fur all of you. I am so sorry that Samick was sick and needed to go to the bridge.
ReplyDeleteI knew right away that I really LIKED you and all of your pack and your Mom and Dad, butt I want to tell you that now that LIKE has turned to LOVE. I say that beclaws I Love your mom and dad fur Loving Samick MORE than they love themselves. They loved him soooo much that they were willing to be without him, just to make sure that he was NOT in pain and Not Miserable. I am so very much PROUD of them.
RIP dear Samick.
ReplyDeleteI know your mom and dad miss you so much, so do your other siblings.
Please give them the strength to keep going but make sure they don't ever forget you!
Many purrs and hugs, we know how tough it is.
ReplyDeleteWe haven't ever met but we feel for you and your loss. I know that your Samick is watching over you and smiling/wagging his tail, knowing that you have so many wonderful animals and humans around to give you comfort. You gave him a wonderful life and he couldn't have asked for any more.
ReplyDeleteWe just read this and we're so sorry:( Samick was a beautiful boy!
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Thor and Jack
Sending you lots of puppy hugs. I'm so sorry to hear about Samick -- he was so very lucky to have all of you. :)
ReplyDeleteWoofs & hugs, <3
~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)
We are so sorry for your loss. We can see that he was a very special part of your family.
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Pugs & Kisses,
Yoda, Brutus & Ellie
Feel our paws and arms around you, sharing your grief and offering love. Samick was a very special boy who will be remembered by every creature he touched. We wish you peace.
ReplyDeleteWe can see how much Samick was loved, and always will be. You are in our thoughts.
ReplyDeleteAw gosh. I'm so far behind, and I'm so sorry to learn of Samick's passing. These pictures are a beautiful tribute (I loved the one of the three of them on the stairs!). One thing we know for sure: Samick, and all the dogs in your home, are well loved.
ReplyDeleteOh, Sagira! We have been gone so much that we missed this. We are all so very sorry that Samick had to go over the Bridge but your mom and dad did the most luving thing they pawsibly could for him. He was lucky to have pawrents that luved him enough to make that Most Difficult decision. I hope your tears are beginning to be replaced by smiles when you think of him. We're not quite there yet around here. But that's okay. I know one day we will be.
ReplyDeleteSamick had a Most Wonderful and Full life and he was lucky to be part of your family.
Gentle wiggles & wags,
Mayzie
We just found out about your sad, sad loss. This summer our momma didn't blog much because she said she cried so furry much all the time when sweet dogs and kitties would complete their Circle of Life. Again - she is crying. She is crying for all the dogs she has had to send on their way and she is crying for you because she knows your pain. Rest well, sweet boy. It is never good-bye. It is always, see you later.
ReplyDeleteOh my dears.... How did I miss this post? I was traveling I think and didn't have a computer to travel with then. I'm soooooo sorry. Sammy was a doll and you were the perfect pawrents! Any dog would be lucky and in love to have 12 years with you. Hell, any HUMAN would. Much love to you both....
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