Samantha Jones Ames
2002/2003? - July 17, 2020
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| Samantha Jones "Sammy" Ames |
Sammy passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2020, at 3:54 PM surrounded by her doggy mommy and daddy, Laura and Kenny Ames. She leaves behind her little brothers, Miles and Aden, who cuddled with her earlier in the day. She enjoyed a regal feast before departing our world: ribeye steak, grilled salmon, roasted potatoes, and Kenny’s birthday cake for dessert. She even finally got to taste chocolate. She is preceded in death by her cousin, Benny. Her death was non-COVID related.
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Sammy celebrates a quiet Independence Day in 2020
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Sammy was born sometime in late 2002 or early 2003. From what we know, she is an abuse survivor that was rescued after being left in the cold for a week tied to a pole. She was adopted through the Humane Rescue Alliance on New York Avenue in Washington, D.C.
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| Sammy lost a waggiest tail dog show contest in Old Town, Alexandria |
We believe she was an English springer spaniel mixed with a beagle. She had a distinguishing long, undocked tail that was black from her rear then white to the tip. Her floppy ears and tongue were pushed back by the wind when she ran.
Sammy loved to run. For over 12 years, Kenny and Sammy regularly ran around DC together. Most runs were about an hour (7 miles) but some were longer. She had the heart of a runner, probably due to her hunting dog pedigree. One time she even ran a half marathon at the onset of a blizzard.
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| Sammy loved a good nap |
She was a fast runner with explosive speed and a regal gait. She used to love chasing squirrels and kitties and would let out an audible squeal whenever she spotted one in her territory. She once caught a squirrel that took her entirely by surprise, and she released it quickly.
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| Sammy at the Ben & Jerry's factory in Vermont |
Sammy loved to travel. When she was an only child, she would ride in the car either on the back seat or in Mommy’s lap on the front seat. She had many trips to Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York City. She also visited Virginia Beach, Vermont (where she chased Kenny as he finished a marathon), West Virginia (where she watched Kenny run a marathon), Ohio, and Connecticut, among others.
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| Sammy congratulates Kenny on finishing the Mad Marathon on his birthday in 2015 in Vermont |
She was a great cuddler and always knew when to cozy up for a snuggle. Sammy was a sweet and gentle girl. She was adored by her human cousins, Molly, Drew, and Evan. When she became a big sister to human brothers, she loved and protected Miles and Aden. While she found baby-crying annoying, she looked forward to the scraps toddlers dropped.
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| Sammy cuddles with her family one last time |
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| Run Into Peace, Sammy. Rest well, diva dog! |
