The Loss of an Old Hiking Companion
Nov 7, 2014 8:39:38 GMT -5
Post by MRHyker on Nov 7, 2014 8:39:38 GMT -5
To those of you who remember Leena and Sam the Wonder Dog. I recall how he
always sat in front of me at the park and ride, offering me his paw w/o
solicitation.
"Hi Mike,
It's been a while, and I'm writing with some very sad news - Sam the Wonder
Dog passed away this morning. He had a good, long life, living to 14, and
didn't suffer in the end. His heart just finally gave out of old age. He
died at home, naturally, with me by his side. Even so, it is still
heartbreaking.
His last night was spent on the living room floor, struggling with his
breathing. I was lying beside him in my sleeping bag all night, stroking
him and talking to him. I dozed off and dreamed that Sam and I were on one
of your backpacks, circa 2004, probably because we were sleeping on the
living room floor in the same way we used to sleep in my tent. Maybe he was
dreaming the same thing. What a wonderful way to go.
All the best,
Leena "
always sat in front of me at the park and ride, offering me his paw w/o
solicitation.
"Hi Mike,
It's been a while, and I'm writing with some very sad news - Sam the Wonder
Dog passed away this morning. He had a good, long life, living to 14, and
didn't suffer in the end. His heart just finally gave out of old age. He
died at home, naturally, with me by his side. Even so, it is still
heartbreaking.
His last night was spent on the living room floor, struggling with his
breathing. I was lying beside him in my sleeping bag all night, stroking
him and talking to him. I dozed off and dreamed that Sam and I were on one
of your backpacks, circa 2004, probably because we were sleeping on the
living room floor in the same way we used to sleep in my tent. Maybe he was
dreaming the same thing. What a wonderful way to go.
All the best,
Leena "
