Tri-Paws Rock - Just ask Sampson

Hi!  I am Sampson, and this is my story….

When I was a small puppy, I had something horribly tragic happen to me.  I was hit by a car, and my back leg was injured really badly and no one took me to the vet to have it fixed.  It eventually healed on its own – but, I was in constant pain and I couldn’t use it.   I held it up so it didn’t get in the way of me moving.  And boy did it slow me down. 

I was on the streets fending for myself until the county dog catcher found me and took me to the Clinton County Humane Society.  I made sure all of the nice folks there could see how sweet I was and how happy I was to be off the streets.  They just loved me and knew I needed some extra help and medical attention to get back on my feet again, so they called Schnauzer Rescue Cincinnati.

I couldn’t believe my luck!  A rescue just for fur kids like me!  Life was getting good!  I got a foster home with five brothers to play with – and a doggie door to use to do my business (boy was my new foster mom Shirley surprised I knew how to use it on the first day!  I am so smart!). 

After I got settled in, I went to see SRC’s vet, and he took x-rays to see what needed to be done to help me.  He was so sad for me, the scar tissue was really bad from my injury – and he couldn’t imagine how I dealt with all the pain.  He thought I hadn’t used my leg for almost two years and knew I would be happier and healthier without the leg slowing me down.

I had my procedure done on October 10^th, and my stitches are out already!  Don’t you dare feel sorry for me one bit, as you can see in the video my foster daddy took of me I zoom around so much better without it slowing me down!  I am so happy to not be in pain and dragging that dead old leg around!

When my foster mom came to get me after my surgery she brought a blankie for me to cuddle with on the car ride home (I love car rides, but I was a little out of it that time so I didn’t enjoy it as much as I normally do).  I was so happy to have something of my own to snuggle with.  I love my blankie and carry it around with me at home.   When it is time for bed I grab it and take it to bed with me.  My foster mom is so awesome!  I know she was really worried for me when I had my surgery, so I was a really good patient and followed the vet’s orders so she would know it was the right thing to do for me.

One of my favorite things to do is somersaults!  I get up on the leather sofa at my foster home and just do them until I roll off onto the soft carpet.  I also do them to show you how excited I am!  I know all sorts of commands, and love to show off how smart I am. 

I am such a happy guy with my foster mom Shirley - but what I really, really, really want is a family of my own to love.  I love running and playing – by myself, my foster siblings and my humans.  I am just so happy to run and play - I am one quick little guy.   I even know how to drop the toy when I fetch it to bring it back to you!

Check me out on Pet Finder to read more about me and to share me with friends.  Make sure to check out all of the other fur kids that need homes while you are there!
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/OH447.html

My buddy Zippy is also a tri-pawed like me – and he is quick too.  He already has a home with Amy who is the Fundraising Coordinator for SRC.  Zippy loves to blog - you can read his blog at Zippy's Blog