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Happy Ending Story: Sammy
 Sammy came to us a few
months ago, skinny, a little shy, and full of curiosity. Today,
Sammy is still full of curiosity, but no longer skinny or shy. He
the most well behaved basenji I have ever owned and the most
affectionate. Though near-perfect Sammy, like most basenjis, love
to shred paper and the kids have to make sure their coloring books
are out of reach. He doesn't chew clothing so we overlook the
paper thing. Ha, ha, ha.When Sammy first arrived, he chased our cat Boo
constantly. Now they chase each other! Boo is quite fond of Sammy and
rubs against him like she does everybody else in the family, including
our 70-pound Doberman pincher, Shanzi!
Shanzi loves her new basenji playmate too. They have a
great time in the yard chasing each other and they love to cuddle on the
couch with my husband and me after the kids are in bed.
 The dogs have their own sofa on the screened in porch
and I often find the two of them out there, together; Shanzi taking up
the whole couch and Sammy, curled up on the top of the cat's scratching
post, where there is the most sun.
We take the kids to the park at least twice a week and
Sammy goes with us. Because of his sweet manners Sammy has met many
friends at the park and has a growing "following". He sits
quietly to be petted and takes the treats they bring him very gently.
While his rescue and
placement may be ordinary to others, it's extraordinary to us. He
has brought extra wonder and love into our lives. His delightful
cross-eyed stare makes me smile whenever I see it, and his happy
yodel makes everyone laugh! Having him as part of our family gives
me extra pleasure because he reminds me of the person that
first introduced me to these wonderful dogs, my Dad.
Although Dad has been gone from my life for two years now, every time I
look at Sammy, I am reminded of my father. He would have been delighted
with Sammy. I know we are! And this will always be his forever home.
Sara Gronvold
itybitysawa@earthlink.net
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