Samantha has lived with my family since 1968-ish (before I was born!) My father bought her at JC Penney's and brought her home to my mother as a gift. Sam lived in my grandparents' back yard until they passed away and we sold their home. She's lived with my mother, in her back yard, since 2004. She's an ideal pet; she feeds and bathes herself, hibernates, and gives us lots of love.
PS. Here's a photo of me and Samantha in 1971!
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