I *Heart* Samuel Troy

For those of you who don't know, Sam (see below) is my precious "baby" boy. Some people get upset if I call my dog my baby, hence the clarification. I found him on www.petfinder.com (see link to the right) in Jan. of 2004. We'd been looking for a dog for a little while and I fell in love with his picture. He was so scruffy then that we didn't even know he had spots on his tummy and legs until we got him groomed for the first time! I digress. I asked Michael what he thought and said, "he's kinda ugly." I was shocked!! I persisted and we went to the rescue group where he was being fostered (shout out to Barbara at Westie & Eskie Rescue--we love you!) to meet him. He was kind of shy at first and didn't really want to play. Needless to say, we pretty much decided then and there that we wanted to take him home, even though we waited a bit to tell Barbara. We picked him up on Jan. 24th and that's now his birthday.

Sam always makes me happy. It doesn't matter if he's snuggling with me on the couch, sleeping in his bed, perching on top of the couch (one of his favorite spots b/c he can see out the window) or sitting and staying for a treat. Now, granted, he's the first dog I've ever had, but I love him to bits and pieces! I don't know what I'm going to do when we go to Ireland for 10 days later this summer!!! He came housebroken (whew!) and has always been very gentle. Plus, he's great with kids! They'll come up to pet him and he'll just sit and let them do so--what a good boy!

I do still want another dog, though. Let me clarify: I want another rescue dog. Preferably a girl but I'll take a boy (too). But Michael won't let me get another one until we're in a place with a yard. I agree, it's only fair. 2 people + 2 dogs in an apt. just won't work! There are so many dogs out there who need someone to love them. They could be at the pound or a shelter or a rescue group. Maybe they got lost or maybe they're homeless and they don't have anywhere to go or maybe their owner didn't want the responsibility anymore...whatever. Rescue dogs are great and I truly believe that they know where they were and where they are now and they're so grateful and appreciative, you can see it in their eyes. I *heart* my rescue dog.

That's my soapbox for tonight. Love to all.