RIP - Tyler and Sampson

[dakski]

I have not posted much in a bit and it has been a tough few months.

Among other things, we lost Tyler, our Schnoodle, at over 16 years old. Then, soon after, Sampson, our ****zu, at over 14 (he got dementia and was really struggling both physically and mentally).

Alpha is our only dog now. I think it will be like that for a while, or her life, as she is not awesome with other dogs. Tyler, Sampson (Sam), and Moxie were established and she was adapting when she moved in here after months of turmoil.

Anyway, Tyler has been my buddy forever. I got him as my 28th bday present in 2008! We went through so much together. He helped me through a kidney transplant, a divorce, and helped me land the love of my life, Katie. Sam was Katie's since he was a puppy. He was my buddy for 8+ years.

When Tyler met Katie, he was pretty much convinced she was his mom. He basically said, okay, we are done, put a ring on it! He adored her. He knew before I did.

Sam was the same with me. He told Katie I was the one. He told her I was a good guy and a keeper. It helped her trust me.

When we were dating and I left Katie's house, Sam would howl and bark for hours. Tyler would do something similar. He would whine at the door and fall asleep by it from exhaustion.

Additionally, when Katie and I met, I had Tyler and Banning, and Katie had Sampson, Moxie, and Bailey. 5 dogs! No way they would all get along so we could live together. Well, Sam wouldn't let that happen. Everyone loved him and he was the glue that kept the pack together. After a few scuffles when they first met, Sam said, "ENOUGH." He convinced everyone, and quickly, that we needed to make this work, and it did.

Those were the Original Dogs, OD's. They are all gone now. It's sad. They all lived good lives and I have solace in that knowing they were loved and always will be. It also means Katie and I have been together for a while and we are still going strong. That makes me happy and I know it would make them all happy too.

Tyler



Sam




The OD's at Our Wedding



RIP Sweet Doggies.