'Sam' passes away at age 14 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Courtnee · 11-22-2005, 08:36 PM

The "World's Ugliest Dog" contest champion three years running, Sam, has died at age 14. He was well known for his repelling appearance, though his owner felt differently, and is devastated.

Article:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10152429/

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Sam, the tiny dog whose hairless body and crooked teeth earned him a reputation as the World’s Ugliest Dog, has died.

The pooch died Friday, just short of his 15th birthday, his owner said.

“I don’t think there’ll ever be another Sam,” Susie Lockheed said, adding: “Some people would think that’s a good thing.”

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Sam won the ugliest dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair this summer for the third year in a row. The pedigreed Chinese crested had made appearances on TV in Japan, radio in New Zealand and in Britain’s Daily Mirror tabloid. He also had met Donald Trump on a talk show set.

Lockheed said she initially was terrified of Sam when she agreed to take him in as a rescue dog six years ago on a 48-hour trial basis. Although she fell in love with him, his appearance repulsed her then-boyfriend and prompted the man to break up with her.

Later, however, Sam became a matchmaker by bringing together Lockheed and her current beau, who saw a picture of the two on an online dating site.

Lockheed said she had Sam euthanized after she learned Sam’s heart was failing.

She said she’s felt a little lost ever since, and is sleeping with Sam’s favorite toy — a stuffed bear he picked up and carried home.

Hollow · 11-22-2005, 08:38 PM

you mean that thing wasn't already dead and half rotten?

Karen* · 11-22-2005, 08:39 PM

Aw.

Jo_Luvs_Ketchup · 11-22-2005, 08:39 PM

Awwwww that's so sad

I mean, it's not the cutest dog but ya gotta feel sorry for him. RIP

Kay Scarpetta · 11-22-2005, 08:40 PM

Yah, I saw that earlier.

Too bad he was so ugly... probably was a sweet little thing.

gilligan fanatic · 11-22-2005, 08:40 PM

I don't think he looks terrible.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 11-22-2005, 08:43 PM

Beauty is only skin deep. RIP, little guy

KristinHerreraFan · 11-22-2005, 08:46 PM

I'm very sorry to hear that

She was soooo young!

TheGreatPretender · 11-22-2005, 10:10 PM

That's so sad they had to make a freak show out of him like that. Eh call me oversensitve whatever I don't care. Rest in peace Sam.

Have fun in doggy heaven

G-Force Glockstar · 11-22-2005, 10:46 PM

That's so sad!!

And I'm sorry, but IMO whoever started labeling him "World's ugliest dog".....well, that was kind of mean. Although he's a dog and wouldn't know what "Ugly" even means.....he was still a living thing. Maybe I'm a little too senstitive....

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 11-22-2005, 10:47 PM

^yeah I agree with you two...it is kind of mean. Erm.

MsOrange · 11-22-2005, 10:51 PM

that thing might have been sweet, but it was ugly as hell

dawsongirl · 11-22-2005, 10:51 PM

Ugliest little doggy. But his owner seemed to love him.

G-Force Glockstar · 11-22-2005, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Ugliest little doggy. But his owner seemed to love him.

Because he was a sweet, cuddly dog, the owner said. If I were that dogs owner, I'd be really upset about him being labeled "World's ugliest dog" cause IMO it's just mean.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 11-22-2005, 10:58 PM

That dog is scary looking--- his eyes!!

But thats still sad. Poor lil guy

11-22-2005, 08:36 PM	#1
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	'Sam' passes away at age 14 The "World's Ugliest Dog" contest champion three years running, Sam, has died at age 14. He was well known for his repelling appearance, though his owner felt differently, and is devastated. Article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10152429/ SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Sam, the tiny dog whose hairless body and crooked teeth earned him a reputation as the World’s Ugliest Dog, has died. The pooch died Friday, just short of his 15th birthday, his owner said. “I don’t think there’ll ever be another Sam,” Susie Lockheed said, adding: “Some people would think that’s a good thing.” Story continues below ↓ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- advertisement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sam won the ugliest dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair this summer for the third year in a row. The pedigreed Chinese crested had made appearances on TV in Japan, radio in New Zealand and in Britain’s Daily Mirror tabloid. He also had met Donald Trump on a talk show set. Lockheed said she initially was terrified of Sam when she agreed to take him in as a rescue dog six years ago on a 48-hour trial basis. Although she fell in love with him, his appearance repulsed her then-boyfriend and prompted the man to break up with her. Later, however, Sam became a matchmaker by bringing together Lockheed and her current beau, who saw a picture of the two on an online dating site. Lockheed said she had Sam euthanized after she learned Sam’s heart was failing. She said she’s felt a little lost ever since, and is sleeping with Sam’s favorite toy — a stuffed bear he picked up and carried home.
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11-22-2005, 08:38 PM	#2
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11-22-2005, 08:40 PM	#5
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11-22-2005, 08:39 PM	#4
Jo_Luvs_Ketchup Member Eternal Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2003 Posts: 4,195	Awwwww that's so sad I mean, it's not the cutest dog but ya gotta feel sorry for him. RIP

11-22-2005, 08:43 PM	#7
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11-22-2005, 08:46 PM	#8
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11-22-2005, 10:10 PM	#9
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G-Force Glockstar Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Nov 22, 2003 Posts: 21,770	That's so sad!! And I'm sorry, but IMO whoever started labeling him "World's ugliest dog".....well, that was kind of mean. Although he's a dog and wouldn't know what "Ugly" even means.....he was still a living thing. Maybe I'm a little too senstitive....
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11-22-2005, 10:47 PM	#11
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11-22-2005, 10:51 PM	#12
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11-22-2005, 10:51 PM	#13
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