This is SamSam. And he is soooo cute. He’s got a little underbite that makes it look kinda like he’s always smiling, while also looking a little lost and confused. You really can’t blame the little guy.
My sister-in-law in North Carolina called us last week asking if we were interested in getting another Yorkie, as Sam was days away from being dropped off at the pound by an overwhelmed dogsitter. Of course, we agreed- intending him to be a playmate for Riley (which we always thought he’d needed). Unfortunately, being 5 years older and nearly twice his size, Sam was not all that interested in our little plan. Riley also seemed intimidated by having Sam at my place, where there were less people around to play and pick him up.
Over the last few days, Riley has spent a lot of time in hiding. We are sure that some of Sam’s issues stem from being shuffled around a lot in the last 2 weeks, and he likely has some abandonment issues as well. He just hasn’t had anything stable/normal/routine for a while. And while I’m very sorry that kind of environment won’t be provided for him here, but he’s getting very close to it.
My dad and stepmom are currently visiting from Arkansas, and she has always wanted a small dog. They are smitten with Sam, and will be taking him home with them on Wednesday morning. Sam will join a few kitties and a wuss of a Border Collie to boss around. And since my dad & stepmom are retired, one of them will nearly always be home with him, which is what he is used to (having originally come from a home where he was cared for by a stay-at-home elderly couple).
I truly am sad to see him go, and would have liked a few more weeks to try and help Sam and Riley adjust to each other; but since my dad and stepmom are here NOW, I have to make the decision NOW. And I know they’ll give him a good home, which is what’s most important. Plus, I’ll get to see him the next time I head west for a visit.
