The Planet and Animals

Animals and the Planet

Good evening friends.

Thank you for stopping by. Its nice to have so many animal lovers get together each night. Much of the world sees animals like a couch or a piece of furniture in their house. Its mind boggling. Sometimes I think I live amongst aliens.

Please allow me to quote one of the most brilliant people that ever lived on this planet. He had a joke with respect to people’s arrogance.  His name was George Carlin.  When people had the hubris to sit around and talk about how we have to handle the needs of the Planet better.  He used to say; “The Planet has been around for billions years and is going to be just fine. The plant has seen specie after specie become extinct. The Planet is Not going anywhere, We Are”, lol. Brilliant.

Its kind of like walking around a Crystal Meth clinic and asking the recovering addicts if they would like some free Crystal Meth tonight and thinking none of them will take it.  Next thing you know you’ve made the full rounds and you’re out of inventory with tons of Pre Orders.

Where am I going with this ? For all the people out there who were taught that animals are less than us, you’ve been taught wrong. The only thing it means that we are smarter than animals, is that we are smarter than animals. It means Absolutely Nothing else.

If the world is treating you cold and unkind, don’t take it out on animals. They actually have received the same treatment you have since the beginning of time. Animals actually understand your pain.

Dr. Harp Seal here. None of our Vanities are important enough to make an animal suffer for our glamour. If you don’t like the way you look, go see a shrink, or get a face-lift. Don’t have an animal tormented so you can wear a Fur coat and be talked about at a party.

The God that Sammy & Believes in does Not condone abusing animals for any reason whatsoever. Not for Vanity, Not for Entertainment, Not even to improve people’s lives.  Experiment with humans, leave the animals alone.  Enough is Enough.

No lives will go in Vain, no Pain will go unnoticed. Dr. Harp Seal and Scott Smith for Sammy & Family.

Lafonda and Mimi

Lafonda and Mimi Good evening friends.

We have another miraculous story tonight. Say hello to Mimi. She comes to us from our great friend LaFonda and Family.

In 2010 LaFonda rescued Mimi at 7 years old from a home where large dogs were abusing her.  Mimi speaks of her years when she was was not read to take on a rescue. When the time was right she let her higher power show her the way. And that way lead her to Mimi.

Her registered name is “Minis Red Dress” — LaFonda tries to keep her at 4 pounds but Mimi can be a very picky eater. LaFonda speaks about how Mimi is a blessing to everyone she meets. We can all relate to that.

Sammy & Family wants to thank LaFonda for making the world a better place, one rescue at a time.

No lives will go in vain, no pain will go unnoticed. Dr. Harp Seal for Sammy & Family.

Teddy to the Rescue

Teddy to the Rescue

Good evening friends.

We have a special Post tonight called; “Teddy to the Rescue” — Our friend Danielle Riley adopted Teddy from Animal Control on New Year’s Eve.  He had been a stray dog and was found in a Walmart Parking lot. This local Animal Control is a kill shelter but at a much lower rate than most.

Teddy is about 3 years old. He was very matted and still has some more work to be done with the groomer. Teddy was pretty shy when Danielle met him which usually is not appealing to adopters. But Danielle knew better. Since she has taken him home, Teddy has come out of his shell. What a miracle that is. He was rescued just 5 days ago.

Danielle describes him as loving and well behaved. He follows her everywhere. He loves to snuggle and sleep very close to Danielle. Teddy is very low key, but loves to give kisses, high fives, and believe it or not, he does Yoga.

Sammy & Family would like to thank Danielle for making the world a better place, one rescue at a time. Its an incredible experience being part of miracle. When we give an innocent life a second chance, life is so enriching. Millions of animals just waiting for a shot at a happy life. And for that, they’ll give anyone and everyone a higher sense a purpose.

We titled this post, “Teddy to the Rescue” because in under a week, Teddy has brought such joy to Danielle’s life.

No lives will go in vain, no pain will go unnoticed. Dr. Harp Seal for Sammy & Family.

Christmas Tree and Kelly

a Christmas Tree and Kelly

Goodnight dear friends and family.

This is Jessica writing to you tonight from New York. I hope you’ve all had a nice Monday. To be honest I can’t get over the weather here. I would swear it was spring based on the warm temperatures, if I didn’t already know that it was mid December. My brother Scott would definitely like this type of ” Winter”. Many people love that it’s still warm out, but I also know that many like me are hoping for a white Christmas this year.

I have to tell you that having the light of our Christmas tree sparkling makes such a difference to a home. It brings the most wonderful feeling to just see it there on the side of this otherwise ordinary room. Of course my Menorah is also lit up. Both sides of our heritage are always a part of me and my children’s holidays, and I love them both. 8 nights of lights and a glowing tree. What could be more beautiful.

I know those of you that celebrate are seeing the beauty all around you as well. In your own home, in the Homes of others, or out on the street. I’ve seen some of your decorations in my newsfeed and they are all just gorgeous. Although we are at different locations, it’s so nice to be able to come together this way. It’s amazing how the Internet makes this all possible. It’s wonderful to be able to see you all with your families and friends enjoying this special season. If we could all put our lights together, we’d be like the stars, endlessly lighting up the sky.

I hope you all have sweet dreams tonight. I’m sending you love from my family to yours. Goodnight everyone.

No lives will go in vain. No pain will go unnoticed. Amen.

With love from,
Jessica Lee Smith,
For Sammy & Family

Tonight we pay tribute to Pei Pei

A tribute for PeiPei who passed away in November of 2014

Good evening friends.

Tonight we pay tribute to PeiPei who passed away on 11-5-2014. A little over year now. PeiPei belonged to our good friends Sandra. Let’s hear what she has to say about her fallen angel.

 “We got PeiPei when he was 5 months old. He seemed to know he belonged with us, as we were bringing him home he was not afraid. He was always very alert & curious or some would say nosy about everything. If he saw a closed door he’d try to get in to see what was in there. He was very intelligent, he knew when I was going somewhere even before I started getting ready. When we’d leave he’d stick his head between the vertical blinds & look at us as if to say “Hey you’re leaving me”. I always felt bad about leaving him. but my work was at home so I didn’t have to often.

He loved to sit up like a human, & that is how he wanted to be carried. He had to sit up on my hip like a child no other way would do for him. He didn’t seem to know he was a dog & didn’t have much to do with other dogs. He was jealous of our other dog, he never played with her or toys either. But was such a joy to us. He would look at us like he knew exactly what we were saying when we were talking even from the first time we met him.

He was a house dog & didn’t like the outside he only went out when he had to & never stayed long. He also didn’t want us outside. He wanted to be with me all the time. I miss that constant companionship even now after 13 months of his being gone.

He lived to be almost 16 yrs old. He slept beside my bed & every morning when I got up would wag his tail in greeting. I would pick him up & carry him to the sofa & pet him for a while before taking him out, then it was breakfast time for him. He loved people food especially fried squash, chicken & sweets. Even tho he ate dog food he always got a few bites of what we were eating. He wanted to eat out of the palm of my hand. He’d beg when we were eating, then yip if we ignored those eyes.

I still find it hard to talk about his passing, he was eating less & loosing weight. We found out he had cancer & kidney failure about 3 days before he passed. We did all we could to make him comfortable & he fought very hard. He passed early one morning right before I got up. We were devastated by his passing. He was born 12-28-1999 & passed 11-5-2014. There are volumes Everyone loved him & wanted to pet him. He knew he was little, our vet said he had little dog syndrome. But we loved every aspect of his personality. He was just perfect. He will forever be missed

Sandra thank you for sharing such wonderful story with us. He is gone but never forgotten. Sammy & Family wants to thank you for making the world a better place. You gave PeiPei a great life for over 15 years. A life filled with love, joy and companionship.

No lives will go in vain, no pain will go unnoticed. Amen. Scott Smith for Sammy & Family.

Goodnight from Sammy & Family on November 6th, 2015

Vane and Scott 3

Goodnight dear friends and family.

This is Jessica Lee Smith writing to you tonight. Happy Friday night to all of you. Before i get into my message, please try not to be distracted by my brother’s bedroom eyes.  It’s caused him a great deal of trouble in his life.  He is wearing glasses to detour some of the allure.  Thank you Scott, that is very gracious of you.

If you’re going out tonight, be sure to stay safe out there. Always stay aware of your surroundings. Never leave your drink unattended, and please never ever drink and drive. Also, it’s always better to travel in “packs”. It’s safer to walk down the street with at least one other person, if not more.

If you’re staying in tonight, rest well. It’s been a long week. I hope you have a wonderful evening with your loved ones, two legged and four. Spend this weekend doing what you enjoy most, and try to take in some of this magnificent scenery we are surrounded by.

Thank you all so much for the support, love and encouragement that you’ve shown my brother, myself, and my whole family. It means more to us  than you could ever know. We love you all. You’re such a blessing to us.

Have a great night everyone.

No lives will go in vain. No pain will go unnoticed. Amen.

Love from,
Jessica Lee Smith,
For Sammy & Family

A personal message from Scott Smith and Dr. Harp Seal

A personal message from Scott Smith on Gratitude

Good evening friends.

It’s great to be alive on November 5th, 2015.  Good, bad or indifferent, today is a gift.  Many people that were here yesterday are no longer with us.  We have to remember that.  A lot of people pass on each day that wanted to live.  We owe it to them and ourselves to live this life as best we can.

In recovery I was taught what gratitude means.  Whether you had those kind of problems or not, living a grateful life is an open invitation for all to enjoy.  Again, I used to think that life was a series of losses and then you die. Now I know life is a series of experiences and then you grow.

Had I not gotten into alcohol and substances, I would’ve never gone into recovery and learned what happiness means.  I would have just kept being miserable whether I was sober or not.  The good news is that its not a prerequisite to get into the trouble I did to be free. You don’t have beat the hell out of yourself to realize whats important.

Things can always be better, things can always be worse. The question is; “What am I grateful today?” — Whoever those people were that told me life is better with the glass half full, than half empty, you were dead right.  Nobody needs to give themselves a beat down with alcohol and drugs to understand that. Just accept it as a truth, and a fact from a person who has made more mistakes than 1000 people put together.

Signing off from Puerto Rico on day 299.  Dr. Harp Seal for Sammy & Family.

The Soldier of Love came to say goodnight

Henry-October-27-2015

Good evening friends.

Tonight “The Soldier of Love” came to say goodnight.  We hope everyone had a nice Tuesday.  It great to be here with everyone tonight, I know I sound repetitive always saying that, but I’m always feeling that.

There are so many topics we need to cover in regards to the plight of animals.  We have done some heavy pieces before as you know.  The one topic I keep shying away from is the situation in Taiji Japan with the slaughtering of dolphins.  I am committed to doing an elaborate piece on this topic in the next two weeks. I will put together an audio and text if you prefer to read it.  And if its something you want to just to take a pass on, I understand.  Some of these realities are too much to hear about.

From Sammy & Family’s perspective, to learn about it and understand what is happening to these dolphins is a small price to pay for the horrors of what they endure.  As for Sammy & Family, life can be incredible and enriching, but all species need to participate in safe living and the fruits of the Earth for us to feel the true bliss of life.

All for one and one for all.  This land is their land, this land is our land, this land is made for them and us.

Lets close with two Notions for animals.

1.  “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”  — Mahatma Ghandi —

2. “The Path to a better world flows through the Humane treatment of all Animals”  — Without that, we have nothing.   — Dr. Harp Seal —

Signing off from Puerto Rico on Day 290, Scott Smith for Sammy & Family.

To Love and be Loved

To Love and be Loved

Goodnight Dear Friends and Family.

This is Jessica writing to you tonight. The weekend is right around the corner. We hope that everyone has arrived home safely tonight and that you’re all resting and well.

Its amazing how you can be in the midst of so much turmoil in your life, and miracles and special people seem to show up , even within all of the darkness. These people can somehow feel like Gods messengers. Sometimes you just know that a power greater than you is sending you a lifeline, some sign of hope. A message that you are in fact, not alone, although you may feel that way.

Even here on our Everybody Loves Sammy page, my family and I have been so blessed with special friendships and love. I can’t begin to tell you how much that means to us. It’s just a reminder that when you give out love to others, life sends love right back to you, and we are ever so grateful for that.

The most important thing we can do of all, is absolutely never quit, under any circumstances at all. No matter what comes our way in life, we must make it through to the end and never stop fighting. This is each of our own personal journeys, and each step in this journey is very important to our souls growth. Even the hurtful times have taught us something, although we would have rather have not had those times at all.

What is life really about , if not to love and be loved? What will be our legacy? It is Not the things that we have, but how we have touched the lives of others , how we have loved the most important people in our lives, and how we have been loving and gentle to all living things. This is all we can strive for and hope to attain, and each day is a journey toward that.

Just know that your life means more than you even realize. How you live will leave ripple effects long after you have gone from this world. Your legacy does and will mean something, if you live and love with all of your heart.

No lives will go in vain. No pain will go unnoticed. Amen.

Goodnight everybody. Sweet dreams to all.  Jessica Smith for Sammy & Family.