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June 16, 2002

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Sam, the Dog of the Day
Name: Sam
Age: Two years old
Gender: Male Breed: Corgi mix
Home: Ponca City, Oklahoma, USA
 
   Sam came into our life when he was about four to five months old. We suppose he was dropped off in our community. We have no idea where he came from. He was barking at some stray cats on my porch on a very cold early winter morning. I hollered at him and asked him what he thought he was doing on my porch. He automatically went to a sitting position. My heart melted so I brought him in and fed him. While he ate, I talked. When he was done eating I continued to talk to him and he sat in front of me and listened. He would cock his head back and forth as if he was sent here for a purpose. Never have I seen a puppy with such manners as Sam. I had decided to keep him after I searched for his owners and no one claimed him.

    We have a son that is 24 years old with the capabilities of a two-year-old. Kevin wanders sometimes. Sam had taken to Kevin right away. We had Sam a couple months when Kevin had taken his bike out of the yard and took off down the road. Sam had gone with him. The Highway Patrol ended up with Kevin and Sam. When we went to get Kevin the police said the dog was very worried about Kevin and did not like them touching Kevin, but Sam seemed to understand they were there to help. Sam stayed with Kevin the whole time. Sam is also the protector of all the animals here. He watches all that come and go and stays by my side until he knows all is ok. He sleeps by my beside or by Kevin's room. He is our Best Friend and Protector. The chick in the picture was orphaned so Sam took up with him. Sam loved that little chick.
 

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