Samantha (Not my Sam)

Jeannie

Super Moderator
No not my Samantha!!!

Remember the rescue I fostered named Smokie? She was adopted by a family that had a 2 yr old Newfie named Samantha.

Samantha had to be put to sleep because of cancer and severe hip problems. She needed a total hip replacement, when they were getting medical tests done for the surgery they found she had cancer. Her hips were so bad she could not stand without assistance. She laid down to eat and they kept water next to her. She would try to move and just drag her rear end on the floor. They could not bear to watch her suffer and the specialist told them she really had no chance to survive any surgery, they decided to end her misery. She crossed the rainbow bridge on Oct 24th in the arms of her loving family. She had just turned 3 years old

She was a wonderful girl. She came often for visits, just to play with Sam, Adam and Panda.
 

alexmaddy

New member
That is a terribly sad story Jeanne, but at least the family is not newfless, and has Smokie. How and why does cancer show up on such terribly young dogs? She was so young, but I'm glad she is no longer in pain. mj
 

IrishMist428

New member
Wow this is so sad to hear. My condolences to the family. So young, such a shame. She is in a better place now, but I pray for them in their grieving.
 

Jeannie

Super Moderator
Originally posted by alexmaddy:
How and why does cancer show up on such terribly young dogs?
She is the result of a backyard/puppy mill breeder. He knew that when be bought her. He just wanted to get her out of there (from the breeder) into a safe loving home. If I remember right she could not stand on her back paws when she was a puppy. He got medical attention for that and she was fine for a long time, then this had to happen
 

Darlene

Inactive Member
I can't even imagine the sorrow that those people must be going through. My Kira just turned 1 and it would be unthinkable that I would only get to enjoy her for 2 more years. Just another reason that backyard breeders and puppy mills should be put out of business. :( It makes me so sad to think what those poor dogs go through just so some idiot can put money in their pocket. My deepest condolences to Samantha's mom and dad.

Kira's mom
 
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