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October 30, 1998

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Sam, the Dog of the Day
Name: Sam
Age: Five years old
Gender: Male
Breed: Pomeranian, Terrier Mix
Home: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
 
   I have attached a picture of my dog, Sam. He is a pomeranian/terrier mix with a great personality! He turned five years old this year and lives in Atlanta. I wanted a "lap" dog and boy did I get one. He was the runt of the litter with only one brother left when we got him. He has turned out to be such a wonderful pet. This is a picture of him, in his Halloween mask ready to ask, "Trick or Treat?"

    Okay, what can I say. I love my dog and he loves me - any animal that would stand still for me to dress him up like this, has gotta love him Momma!! He is a very personable dog and loves everyone, especially me. This picture is one of his many "outfits" he has modeled for me to get a picture. He is very tolerant of me dressing him up and loves the attention; of course he doesn't lack for any!

    His favorite pastime is being my "lap" dog. He loves to be right next to me. He sleeps right next to me, nestled into the small of my back (back to back) so he can touch me while he sleeps. The one drawback he has is snoring! I housebroke Sam by tying jingle bells into a string and hanging next to the door (not on) he used to go potty. Each time I would take him out, I would take his paw and we would ring the bells so he would associate the sound with going to the potty. It didn't take long before he would go to the door and slap the bells then watch for me to come and let him out. He is still doing that to this day, although now I can judge about when he needs to go, but not always. So he always has his backup and I can hear him.

    His favorite song is the theme from the "Andy Griffith Show." This is the only song he will "sing solo" on for all to hear no matter when it is on. He will wake up from sleeping and sing a solo for us.

    Currently he is in a Halloween contest that ends October 31. Be sure to check him out and click on his picture if you would like to vote for him. I know he would appreciate it; I would also!!!
 

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