More: Sammy exists to get belly rubs. He is my constant shadow: always curious, but not enough to stray from his pack. Alone, he is cautious, but when we are near, he finds the bravery to explore and meet new friends with reckless abandon. He must be able to count because he won’t let himself rest if one of us is missing, only allowing himself to sleep when the whole family is home, together. I’ve never had a dog whose heart and soul is so thoroughly woven into his people. He made our family whole.