In Memories of Sammy Luluquisin: 08/15/2005 - 08/10/2012
I’m not usually a sentimental kind of guy. I like to project a firm exterior and keep my emotions to myself.
One of our dogs has passed away yesterday. Sammy has been a wonderful dog. I don’t see him as a dog but as one of my children. He is the eldest of our dogs. He was supposed to turn 7 on the 15th.
I’m not really in small breeds, but Sammy became an exception. He always relieves my stress after work; keep an eye on my wife and daughter. He knows how to give a high five, shake hands. When I tell him I will kill mommy, sister on the other dogs he will jump at me and try to bite me. He never leaves my side.
All was well till early morning yesterday 4:30 am; he had a small accident on the bed and threw up. It happens; I took off the blanket and asked him to move. He cuddled with me and the Mrs. after 30 minutes, I noticed he moved and start breathing heavily (which is also normal for a pug).
I asked him to move, he was not responding. I turned on the lights and he was having a seizure. We ran to the pet hospital ER. They gave him some valium top stabilize him, after 15 minutes his heart stopped. We asked to revive him.
They were able to get him back; they said his blood sugar was extremely low. The first 2 hours he was stable, but in critical condition. We asked them to pull of the stops.
But after another 2 hours later, when they got eh test result done they said his white blood count was critically high. They can take a more aggressive step. At that point I and my wife discussed it and we decided not to let him through any more pain.
We said our goodbyes and let him go. There was no signs that he was sick. It’s has been all of a sudden.
I feel so drained and in shock.
Thank you Sammy for being the best companion I ever had as a man, you never judged me. You were always there for me.
I hope you’re in a better place. You’re always my great boy, brave boy.
Thank you, Sam-sam.
Tatay.