Said goodbye to my best friend today

[Jdubs]

This afternoon I said a tear-filled goodbye to my best friend, Jakey Dog.  Always a puppy, Jake gave me and later my family, 16 years filled with love and great memories.  Everyone loved Jakey, even people afraid of dogs.  You were the best dog ever!  You're in heaven now, my love, where I will see you again and give you a million more ear scratches.

Jakey passed peacefully at home in front of the fireplace (his favorite spot), surrounded by his loving "pack".  I am very thankful for Dr. Melanie from Lap of Love making the hardest decision of my life, the most compassionate experience we ever could have asked for.

Sleep in heavenly peace, Jakey Dog. 

[grampy]

Good boy Jakey.  

So sorry John.

[stubborn1VT]

So sorry for your loss Jdubs.  16 years is a good run, and still way too soon.  

[jmark]

Oh, man, that face, those eyes.  That's a beautiful creature.  RIP Jakey, and condolences to the humans you shared you life with.  

[Robhuntandfish]

So sorry to hear.  Tears in my eyes reading this.  I am soo close to my dog, I can't even think about it. But when I go the first thing I want to see in the afterlife is a happy pup with a wagging tail running to me. And I hope the same for you.  Sorry for your loss.  

[goosifer]

I am so sorry for your loss. You are blessed that he was able to pass at home peacefully with you and the rest of his pack at his side.

[Steve D]

Unbelievable..... two members lost their best friends today.  Sorry for the loss of a great and faithful friend and member of the family

[TreeGuy]

16 years. Man, I'm sure u have lots of memories. Hopefully his "pack" knows how much they meant to him. Rip jakey

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[Nytracker]

Sorry for your loss

[Jeremy K]

Sorry for your lose 

[Jdubs]

I would also like to thank TF and grampy for their personal messages these past two difficult months.  I truly appreciate all of your support behind the scenes, so to speak.  Also, thank you Otisco Paul for the kind words sent via pm.  This forum is filled with 'salt of the earth' type people.

[Bionic]

Ugh, so sad, I send our best, sorry to hear this 

[NYBowhunter]

So sorry, 16 years is a long run, you guys took great care of him and made great  memories. 

[ny hunter]

Sad for sure... sorry bro

[tommyc50]

so sorry I know how you feel we cant forget them .

[Zag]

Sorry for your lost,  wasn't their a song feed Jake?

Found it.....

 

Edited December 3, 2018 by zag

[crappyice]

So sorry Dubs...Can’t imagine how hard that was for “the pack”


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[Paula]

Awe that's sad, so sorry!

[doebuck1234]

Sorry for the loss dubs

[Moho81]

With my 12 year old black lab on my lap we say our sincere condolences. 16 years is a great run. May your memories carry you through this difficult time.


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[turkeyfeathers]

Again , I’m so sorry 

[JRod 8G8H]

What a beautiful dog. Thank you for sharing with us. I'm so very sorry. 16 years of love

[Jdubs]

1 hour ago, Robhuntandfish said:

So sorry to hear.  Tears in my eyes reading this.  I am soo close to my dog, I can't even think about it. But when I go the first thing I want to see in the afterlife is a happy pup with a wagging tail running to me. And I hope the same for you.  Sorry for your loss.  

It was really tough, Rob.  Throughout the year, Jake's mobility decreased.  We tried galiprant to minimal effect in Aug/Sept.  From that point, I would pick up his back end and 'wheelbarrow' him outside to do his business several times a day.  He had already lost his bladder control by that point, but we did what we could.  About 2-3 weeks ago, he couldn't even stand on his own and I knew it was time to face the inevitable decision.  

Choosing this particular vet to come to the house for final accomodations proved to be the best way for us to honor Jake and say our goodbyes.  We all camped out in the living room last night and spoiled Jake and the other pups with treats of salmon, cheese and bacon.  It's been a tear-filled day for all of us, but Jakey is now at peace.  I know we'll meet again one day, no doubt in my mind.

[Cory]

Sorry for your loss.

[Robhuntandfish]

You def did everything for him as he has given everything for you.  

Always sad to lose a dog but always great to know you were the one that got to enjoy his whole life with you. 

My last dog "Shooter" I had for 18 years and we enjoyed a steak together on the couch for his last night. 

Sorry for your loss for you and the family.