We had received a call about a little black dog limping around on three legs, living underneath a container on a big lot near Sambil.

We decided to call you Sammy, you were such a shy and frightened little boy.

They had plans to build a big amusement park on the lot of land, which meant that your hiding place would no longer be safe. We knew we needed to act fast and get you out of there.







We brought you food every day to win your trust, but only when the coast was clear you would come out to eat. We knew it would be a challenge to catch you...

Our first attempt was to give you a bit of tranquigel to sedate you, but you were so full of adrenaline, it hardly worked. You were quick on your three legs and managed to escape through a hole in the fence and into the bushes. We went back the following day for our second attempt and were relieved to see you at your usual spot, underneath the container. This time we came prepared with a few people and covered the hole in the fence with a towel. After a whole lot of chasing, we were finally were able to catch you. This was the first time we could see you up close and have a look at your defected leg, which apparently wasn’t fully grown as a result of a birth defect. Was that the reason you were dumped?

After your rescue, you were giving a warm bath and meds and you were ready to go to your foster.

A new chapter in life for you was about to begin, one that would involve lots of love!

This is your foster’s story: For the first entire week you hardly moved from the spot you were put on in the front yard, that’s where we decided to bring you water and food. It was heartbreaking to see how you cringed every time we tried to approach you. Poor Sammy, you must have been through so much. All we wanted to do was to hold and cuddle you and let you know everything was going to be okay. But it was all too scary for you. The following weeks, little by little you came sniffing around to see what we were up to and kept a close eye on the other dogs. You could see how they were enjoying all the cuddles and attention, it wasn’t scary at all! By seeing them enjoying it, my husband was finally able to pet you. What a milestone that was! We had to take you to the vet for a checkup and get your shots, getting you in the car wasn’t an easy task, but in the end you gave in and we were able to pick you up and put you in the car. Another milestone! After the visit at the vet, you were a completely different dog, you trusted us and knew we had your best interest at heart. For the first time you joined us on the porch, I was able to pet you, even the kids were allowed to pet you! You no longer went hiding when we had visitors over, you even joined us inside the house. When we decided to foster a few pups you absolutely loved it! Running around and playing like crazy with them in the garden, what a party! Four months have passed now and I am delighted to say that you have become a wonderful family dog. You love to run around in the garden and you’ve become a good watchdog. You’re always so happy to see us when we come home. Of course, all your fears are not completely gone yet. Not all of our visitors are able to pet you. You don’t really like going for long walks, but hey you have already come so far.

Our dog Spike is your best friend. You do everything together from playing all day long in the garden to hunting iguanas.

It’s absolutely wonderful to see the dog you have become, Sammy. We all love you so much. You have transformed from a frightened and traumatized little dog to a beautiful, sweet and playful companion for life.





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Music Credits:

Whitesand - Eternity





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