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Smilin’ Sam

Samantha smiling

I got these photos the other day of our new arrival, blind and elderly Samantha.  We initially had her over with us at Kelly's Cottage next to our house, but she didn't like having all the small blind dogs running around underneath her and into her.  After a couple of grumpy episodes, we realized she would do better at Widget's House.

Now, this has nothing to do with her blindness — there are lots of sighted dogs who don't like having munchkins swirling around underneath them! 

And she has thrived at Widget's House, where most of our larger blind dogs live.  I call her "Smilin' Sam" because she always seems to have a smile on her face, as you can see from these photos.  Despite all that gray, she sure doesn't act like an old lady — she loves to cruise all around the one-acre front yard (0.4 hec) of Widget's House. 

Here are some more photos I took the same day:

Samantha smiling 2

What a bright, beautiful face!  From those clear-as-can-be eyes, you'd never know she was totally blind.  Here's another shot:

Samantha smiling 3

And finally, I think I caught her at the beginning of a sneeze in this photo:

Samantha sneezing

Maybe for that one we'll just call her "Sneezin' Sam."

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29 responses to “Smilin’ Sam”

  1. Gile Avatar
    Gile

    awww what a beautiful face u have sam! keep smiling

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  2. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    OH MY GOSH – she is just beautiful! She looks like the 9 year old I rescued in February (Lexi) and Lexi is the sneezingest/smilingest dog I have ever met. Welcome Sam! Wish you and Lexi could get together for a romp!

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  3. Toni Avatar
    Toni

    What an adorable girl! Her personality really shows in the pictures! You’re a cutie Sam!

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  4. Nina Avatar
    Nina

    She is beautiful and happy! What a precious face!

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  5. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    You must have read my mind today — I was looking at old blog posts and wondering how Samantha was doing. Thanks so much for the update — she looks wonderful!

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  6. Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin Avatar
    Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin

    Sam, you are a beautiful girl! The first picture could be used as a post card with that beautiful background. She smiles so much she looks like she is laughing in the picture before the sneeze. I’m so glad to hear she is doing so good, I was thinking about her the other day.

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  7. Suzanne Avatar
    Suzanne

    She is beautiful!

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  8. Shirley * James * Portland, OR Avatar
    Shirley * James * Portland, OR

    Thanks for making my days with “smiling” Samatha!

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  9. Kristen D. Avatar
    Kristen D.

    Aw, she’s SO cute! I LOVE all the smiling photos! Is there anything better than a smiling, happy dog? 🙂

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  10. Julie and the 2 doxies Avatar
    Julie and the 2 doxies

    What a beautiful doggy smile! That is one sweet dog!

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  11. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    She is beautiful!!!

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  12. Barbara Arenal Avatar
    Barbara Arenal

    Thanks for the GREAT pics, Steve! There’s nothing more heart-melting than an “older dog” face. Especially when they’re as sweet and happy as this! She is adorable, beautiful, and lucky to be in such a great place. And best of all….runnin’ with the Big Dogs now! Welcome to Widgets House, dear darling Sam!

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  13. Carla Polastro-Nigro Avatar
    Carla Polastro-Nigro

    Sam’s pictures certainly put a big grin on my face!:-) She looks so happy & content, it just warms one’s heart, doesn’t it?
    Thank you for posting these great photos and please give Sam a huge hug for me, will you?

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  14. sian Avatar
    sian

    Hee, I adore that last one. XD

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  15. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    She sure looks like she is enjoying life now…bless you all for making the last years of her life good ones!

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  16. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    Wow…what a gorgeous face she has! She definitely seems to be smiling in all her pictures..well, except for the sneezy one. lol! I really love the second photo, it looks like it should be in a magazine. Great job!

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  17. Yvette Avatar
    Yvette

    I love the “almost-a-sneeze” photo. Steve, for the small amount of money I can donate, not only does it do my heart good to help these wonderful animals, it is worth every dime to read your blogs. I love the stories, photos and your way with words. Thank you for all you do

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    jeanne

    She looks so happy, as if to say, “Can you BELIEVE where I’ve ended up?! This place is GREAT!”

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  19. Cheryl Avatar
    Cheryl

    Sam you are truely beautiful!!! I wish you could be mine. Good luck in your new spot!!
    Love, Cheryl oxox

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  20. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    What beautiful pictures of a beautiful girl! I especially like the first one. It would look good on your home page. I’m really happy to see that Sam has settled in so well.

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  21. Margaret Avatar
    Margaret

    Smiles are so infectious. Thank you for just giving me one! In my opinion she is most worthy of a “smiling dogs” entry to The Bark magazine!

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  22. Sherrie Avatar
    Sherrie

    Aww…she’s a cutie! Whata face!

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    Karen Brown

    Sinmply beautiful, so glad she is living out her “golden years” with you. Heaven on earth!

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  24. Julien Sharp Avatar
    Julien Sharp

    I LOVE this gal – so happy. What a smile. I just twittered this link – I only have 300 followers but it also goes to my Facebook with another 350. Hope it gets round the internet!
    Thanks for all you do!
    Julien
    Twitter Name: juliensharp

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  25. Sarah NZ Avatar
    Sarah NZ

    There is nothing more heart warming than a happy animal :O)

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  26. ginger Avatar
    ginger

    Such a loving face Samantha has! I hope my face is that beautiful when I’m her age! Looks like she knows what a great place she’s landed in. Sam smile seems to be saying, “I’ve arrived!”
    Hugs to Sam,
    ginger, Tobias & Tlingit

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  27. Anna Avatar
    Anna

    what a beautiful set of images for Sam! it just goes to show this happy-go-lucky attitude becomes even happier and shines in the right location 🙂
    love that last image of Sneezin Sam!

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  28. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’ve been waiting on a report on Sam (I’m sure you recall my pleas !!) I just knew you were going to blog on her on the 10th (which I would have read on the morning of the 11th). I’ve had to wait 2 days to read this due to no power since we got (here in southeast Louisiana)….are you ready ????? EIGHT inches of snow!! More than I’ve ever seen in my life. Anyway, as soon as the power came on I came in here and what did I find? Not only an update on Samantha but prize winning photos. Thank you, Steve.
    and Sam? I love you.

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  29. Boundforglory Avatar
    Boundforglory

    What a gorgeous girl!
    I think Sam’s personality shows perfectly in these photos.
    Thank you for taking her; I’m sure she’s be a wonderful addition and create a lot of smiles for everyone.
    Welcome home Samantha!

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