Tomorrow Sampson would have been 10

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I had to put my eskimo down a couple years back. When he turned 1 he ended up having skin problems. He was put on prednisone a lot. It seemed to be the only thing that helped. We tested him for allergies, put him on special food, special soap,etc. He was our first baby. A birthday gift from my husband. When my daughter was born he was so sweet. He was always by my side. A few years of prednisone and I noticed his demenor was changing. I did more research and found over using of it can lead to mental instability. I asked to use different meds once finding this out, but it was to late. I came home one night and I had to put Sampson in my room since my son had a friend over. I couldnt trust him around kids, anyone really. He went crazy. First it was like he was lost and than he attacked me. I got out of the room. When I went back in he was my old Sampson again. I knew I had to put him down. I took him in a couple days later. I didnt want to put him down, I fought myself and talked to others. Tried to find him help, but it was nowhere. I put him in the car and he looked at me like he was saying thank you. I took him in and he walked right in. I didnt leave his side. Even after he passed, a friend went with me since my husband was out to sea, I stood there with him. Petting him to remember how he felt. Looking at him. I miss him dearly. Some dogs you love and their great, but others are like soul mates. They leave a mark on your heart. When they leave its a empty space that cant be filled. Happy Birthday Sampson!