Sam's 3rd Gotcha Day

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mollymunch
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Sam's 3rd Gotcha Day

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It's Sam's 3rd Gotcha Day tomorrow :1972: :occasion7: :1945:

Here are a few photos of him the day we picked him up from MKF and some current ones. For people who don't know Sam, this is his story.

Sam was rescued from a life of misery kept on a 6ft chain in a yard almost 24/7. He was not allowed to join in any games or activities with that family.

He was very overweight at 42 kgs, unfit and couln't even jump into the back of the car unaided. Of greater concern was a chronic skin complaint which had never been treated. Sam chewed his paws over the years and they became badly infected. Our vet said he must have been kept in dirty, wet conditions. Glenys told us he'd had a 'terrible life'.

We collected Sam the following day as Glenys put out a plea for a fosterer. We all bonded with him immediately especially Molly our black lab. They really are a match made in heaven. It was clear from day one that he was a real character. After a couple of weeks we decided we wanted to adopt Sam and make him a permanent member of our family.

After months of antibiotic treatment and wearing a dreaded 'lampshade' his condition stabilised. He is permanently on a pulse dose of antibiotics.

Sam is such a loving boy who wags whenever you enter the room and loves your company.


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Sam relaxing 'on' Molly :1967:

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Oh his poor poor paws!!
He looks so happy now though!!
Happy gotcha day Sam!!
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Brought a tear to my eye that story and the pictures. Thank goodness he was rescued and what a difference you have made to his life, he looks so much healthier and happier :1945:

Happy 3rd Gotcha Day Sam!! :2797:

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Poor lad his paws looked awfully sore,

But look at him now :1944: you,ve done a great job he looks so content :1951: :1951:

Happy 3rd gotcha day Sam :2797:
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Bless him. He looks really contented and clearly loves his Molly!
What a happy ending for Sam.
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Happy gotcha day sam. what a difference in him now. :1961:

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:2821: HAPPY GOTCHA 3RD BIRTHDAY SAM :2821:

What a difference you have made to Sams life. He looks so happy and contented :1973:
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Happy third gotcha day Sam. What a terrible life he must have had but what a different boy he is now. thanks for giving him such a loving home! :1956: :1956: :1956:
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3yrs already how time has flown,! hope you can make it for Saturday Alison, we all have a soft spot for Sam he is such a character.Love the picture of him and molly.. :1939:
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what a sad story poor lad but what a difference to him now he looks so happy they do upset me a lot of the stories
on here but its so nice to see them in the life they truely deserve in a loving home with lots of TLC the photo of him and molly says it all

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HAPPY 3RD GOTCHA DAY SAM

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I remember Sam's story and meeting him at the Fun Day 3 years ago just after you'd given him his Forever Home. At the time he was still on medication for his poorly paws - and just look at him now - he's an absolute credit to you Alison and so handsome. :1971:

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:occasion7: :1972: Happy 3rd gotcha day Sam :occasion7: :1972:

His paws looked so sore but he is obviously a very happy dog now! Let's hear it for all the failed fosterers out there who do such a fantastic job! :1968: :1968:

Have a very happy day Sam. Love Julie, Dylan, Nina and Jas
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Happy 3rd Gotcha day Sam.
What horrible conditions to keep a dog in. It is the first time I've heard Sam's story.
I'm just so glad You found him and vice versa. He does look really happy and cared for in those pics.

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Happy 3rd Gotcha Day Sam
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it's so lovely to see how well he looks now.
Enjoy your day :occasion7:

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