Hi Sammy! Happy Dog of the Day to you, sweetheart, and to your proud mom Vanessa too! And oh yes, countless happy 13th birthday wishes to you as well, sweetheart, from all in this Labbie loving home!

Scared of you? Who could be scared of a boy as beautiful as you? Just look at that sweet face, those warm, love filled brown eyes, that SMILE! Well, as the saying goes, never judge a book by its cover, for a doggo doesn't come any gentler, any sweeter, any more loving than you!

How very, very blessed your mommy Vanessa is, having a best baby boy, a furkid, a loyal and loving companion in you, having known your devoted companionship the past 13 years. You, Sam, are the BEST Christmas gift ever, the gift of comfort and joy, unconditional love and laughter! And I'll just bet your grandpa is proud to have a doppelganger in you! hehe As a life long Lab mom I know just how special you kids are and you, Sam, embody all of those characteristics we Lab lovers cherish in your beloved breed! You truly are one extra special boy, Sam, beautiful inside and out, simply the best, and so very deserving of your big day of honor!

Thanks for the much needed smiles, sweetheart! Meeting you this evening, seeing all of your heart-melting photos, has been a joy! I hope you're enjoying a very special day of celebration...playing with pup pal, cousin Firo; giving and receiving licks and kisses; posing prettily for the camera, hehe; snoozing and cuddling with your mom; being loved and pampered to pieces! Lots of love, hugs and smooches to you, precious Sam, our very special and most deserving Dog of the Day, EVERY day; Dog of a Lifetime!!!

Pure love!!!