I lost my Samantha (American Eskimo) on May 7, 2013. I always told Samantha I was going to get her a little sister. Well, I waited to long. Samantha had fungal lung cancer. When I learned of her diagnosis I was in utter shock and angry my Smantha acquired this horrific disease. I then set out to find her a sister. I thought finding her a sister would raise her spirits with what little time she had left. I then found a new born Eskie from a breeder. I could not get Samantha's new little sister until she was 10-weeks old. So Samantha and I had to wait. I kept telling Samantha to please hang on. Our Vet said Samantha had about 2-3 months before the cancer will take her. I being a nurse knew there really could not be a time placed on when Samantha would pass. Less than a month after her diagnosis (April 11, 2013) she passed on (May 7, 2013). While she was alive I kept holding out hope Samantha would be here long enough to meet her new little sister. I talked to her a lot about her new sister.
On June 1, 2013, I acquired Daphne (American Eskimo) who is Samantha's little sister. At first I didn't think I was ready and then sometimes I thought I was ready to have Daphne with me. Let me say that I don't regret it for a minute. Daphne has brought so much joy into my life. Everyday when I awaken I love to see her cute little face. She will never take the place of Samantha by no means. I still have my days of tears for Samantha. I miss her so much.
When someone loses a furry child please do not hesitate to get another pet. It's not a replacement for the one you lost, but a new baby will be added joy to your life. Plus, you maybe saving a pet in need.
But anyway, here is my little Daphne at age 8-weeks. Her official name is, 'Samantha's Little Daphne' since she was a gift to Samantha from me.
We love and miss you baby girl so very very much! You will always be my, 'Shining Star' and I still wear the shirt with your picture on it that says, 'Samantha, you are my shining star'.
Here is another one of our songs named after the shirt I had made of you with your photo on it for me to wear.
Honey, you are my shining star
Don't you go away, oh baby
Wanna be right here where you are
Til my dying day, yeah baby
So many have tried, tried to find a love like yours and mine
Girl, don't you realise how you hypnotise
Make me love you more each time, yeah baby
Honey I’ll never leave you lonely
Give my love to you only
To you only, to you only
Honey, you are my shining star
Don't you go away, no baby
Wanna be right here where you are
Til my dying day, yeah baby
Feels so good when we're lying here
Next to each other lost in love, yeah baby
Baby when we touch, I love you so much
You're all I have with me now, yeah baby
Honey I’ll never leave you lonely
Give my love to you only
To you only, to you only
Honey, you are my shining star
Don't you go away girl, no baby
Wanna be right here where you are
Til my dying day, mmm
Honey, you are my shining star
Don't you go away girl, no baby
Wanna be right here where you are
Til my dying day, mmm