Sam – One year on
“The word that first comes to mind when thinking of our Sam is “pride”. As a family, we are so proud of how far Sam has come over the past year, firmly cementing himself as an integral member of our family. We couldn’t imagine life without him now.
It is true that Springers offer you unconditional love, if you are fortunate enough to receive it; and we have had to earn that trust and affection from Sam. When he first arrived, it was clear that the change was stressful for our boy: he was sad, confused, and sometimes a little angry.
A phrase that we often remark, when Sam shows affection and character and the right amount of cheek, is “we wouldn’t have seen that a year ago”. The progress has been steady, respecting Sam’s boundaries – it would arrive in time, with his permission.
Now, Sam adores cuddles with all of us, very rarely leaving our side. He is generous with his kisses and hugs, moving from each member of his forever family for different shows of love.
He always wants to be with us, fondly becoming our shadow around the house. Whether it is taking up all of the room in his bed with Mummy and Daddy, or leaning back for belly rubs on the sofa, or sleeping soundly under the desk whilst Mummy works from home, Sam is our constant companion, always putting smiles on our faces.
His love for his family is matched by his love for water and mud! Like all Springers, he leaps with joy at the thought of a walk in his favourite nature reserves, along the canal and on the fields. It is a place where he can run free, enjoy all of the exotic smells, meet a few four-legged friends (he’s still not sure about some of the canines) and dive paws first into the streams, rivers and puddles.
We did not rescue Sam from NWESSR; he rescued us.
He has paid back his welcome into our family a thousand-fold with love and affection, quickly becoming a cheeky, funny, and adoring character. It has been a privilege to see Sam flourish in his forever home, and we cannot wait to add more memories with our boy.”
“The word that first comes to mind when thinking of our Sam is “pride”. As a family, we are so proud of how far Sam has come over the past year, firmly cementing himself as an integral member of our family. We couldn’t imagine life without him now.
It is true that Springers offer you unconditional love, if you are fortunate enough to receive it; and we have had to earn that trust and affection from Sam. When he first arrived, it was clear that the change was stressful for our boy: he was sad, confused, and sometimes a little angry.
A phrase that we often remark, when Sam shows affection and character and the right amount of cheek, is “we wouldn’t have seen that a year ago”. The progress has been steady, respecting Sam’s boundaries – it would arrive in time, with his permission.
Now, Sam adores cuddles with all of us, very rarely leaving our side. He is generous with his kisses and hugs, moving from each member of his forever family for different shows of love.
He always wants to be with us, fondly becoming our shadow around the house. Whether it is taking up all of the room in his bed with Mummy and Daddy, or leaning back for belly rubs on the sofa, or sleeping soundly under the desk whilst Mummy works from home, Sam is our constant companion, always putting smiles on our faces.
His love for his family is matched by his love for water and mud! Like all Springers, he leaps with joy at the thought of a walk in his favourite nature reserves, along the canal and on the fields. It is a place where he can run free, enjoy all of the exotic smells, meet a few four-legged friends (he’s still not sure about some of the canines) and dive paws first into the streams, rivers and puddles.
We did not rescue Sam from NWESSR; he rescued us.
He has paid back his welcome into our family a thousand-fold with love and affection, quickly becoming a cheeky, funny, and adoring character. It has been a privilege to see Sam flourish in his forever home, and we cannot wait to add more memories with our boy.”