Jake the Wonder Dawg, my running partner, is dying (Page 4)

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I"m sorry Mike.  Losing a pet is one of the toughest things to go through.  And you lost a running partner too.

Rogilio, I don't know you, but I feel your pain.  I can't imagine anything happening to our two dogs.

Just keep the great memories!

I could not read through your blog nor any responses.  I put my Rott down 4 hours ago and I am trying to explain to a 2.5 year old that the dog is in heaven.  I am much more at peace knowing he is no longer "trying" to stand up or not eating.  Tough decision

Edited by TriPatrick 2009-09-10 9:45 PM

Umm, tears are flowing over here. I lost my beloved dog last fall during Hurricane Ike.  I found her when I was in college...a really beat up stray with mange-pitifull condition. I lived in an apartment with my husband and I knew we could not keep her so I took her to a no kill shelter but they would not take her because she looked so bad!  So, I took her to the vet and and nursed her back to health-she was pregnant when I found her-whoops!  We had her for almost ten years. She was with us for the birth of all three of my daughters. She never fully was a 'beautiful' dog but she was the most amazing dog. She had this 'maturity' about her. When I would call my daughters inside from playing, she would nudge them with her nose to get inside...never once growled or barked at my girls. She had great respect for my husband and adored him.  To top it all off-she was a pit bull-gasp!  Oh my goodness, the horrible comments I received for having her around my children. But I am telling you that dog was like a little grandma for my daughters.  I loved her so much. During the Hurricane last year (we live outside Beaumont, TX and were hit hard) her tummy began to swell. My husband thinks it was heart failure but there were no vets to get her to and she passed away. Oh, my-I miss her so much and we buried her in the backyard. It was so hard on my daughters and it broke their heart so much that we have not been able to get another pet because they are afraid that pet will die, too. I know there is a dog out there waiting on us-just not sure when or where.   I understand your emotions.

I am so sorry you are going through this! I know your position a bit too well!  Your post was a great tribute to Jake and has me in tears as I read this!  Sending you strength to get through this difficult time.  Thinking about you and your family!

My deepest condolences.
I have a white faced, 14 year old retriever who still loves to play ball, but for much shorter periods than she used to.  And she spends a lot more time sleeping as the days pass... 

Mike- no words can make it better. Just know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Sending some Aussie licks and wiggles your way.

Hugs from Sitka Dog.

I couldn't respond when I read this a couple days ago. It still makes me tear.

Very sorry to hear... the only thing that made me feel any better was to be thankful for 10 years of total companionship and knowing that we had both been very lucky to have each other.

Hope it is easy on him and he goes in peace.