Both Molli and Sammy I got as puppies.
Molli I have known since she was 3 days old. She was my friend's accidental litter. I picked her out because she had spots of apricot and the other puppies were white, and she had such a lively personality. She had two other brothers, I know one went to my hockey coach at school at the time. I don't know where the siblings are now. I know her dad, Lucky, died about a year ago. Her mom, Lily, still lives with my friend.
Sam I found through a newspaper ad. (I know it's bad that I purchased, I know better now) I knocked on the person's door and a friend from school answered the door! Sam had 8 brothers and sisters. Only 2 of them, including him, lived. I think it was the mom who rejected them and they had to be hand raised. He was the last one left. His parents were so beautiful and friendly. His dad was a chocolate parti and his mom was buff.

Springen is the mystery pup. We got him around 7 months old. He was very skinny and had a few illnesses. We know after he grew out of the tiny puppy stage he was put on a chain outside. What amazed me about him is what a HAPPY dog he was. Just absolutely loves people, such a kind dog. He obviously wasn't treated well his first few months. That family lost an amazing dog.

That's the thing about dogs. They are intelligent, but simple minded. They don't dwell on the past. They see whats here and now. Humans need to learn a thing or two from them.