Godspeed Jakie

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,536
edited December 2008 in The Clubhouse
Had to put our old lab down Friday (Jake). He would have been 15 in May. What a great dog, heart of gold and a soul to match.

Love you buddy and Godspeed....man I miss him.
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited December 2008
    Steve,
    So sorry for your loss man. They are great companions and are a part of the family in every sense of the word. RIP Jake.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2008
    Man thats a tough loss. I lost both the labs I grew up with my entire life when I was in high school...sucked big time.

    But, all dogs go to heaven!
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited December 2008
    So sorry to hear. Think of only the great times you had together.

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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited December 2008
    Sheesh! Putting our 15 year old lab - Rounder - down TODAY.

    I feel & share your pain and will pray for you and yours.

    Some say it's "only" a dog, but after 15 years, she's a member of the family.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited December 2008
    Sorry to hear that. It's tough, but sometimes the right thing to do.

    Thanks fellas for the condolences. Jakie was as big as a house, and gentle as a butterfly. He was a kind soul that loved children.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited December 2008
    Steve - sorry to hear you had to go through that! Losing a long-time pet is tough!
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited December 2008
    It's always hard. I had to put down my Schnauser about 3 months ago.
    He was chasing a squirrel in the backyard, and took a tumble.
    He broke his back, and just collapsed. We got a call from a friend of
    a friend with rescued Schnauser that needed a home about a month
    later. The poor dog was about a year old, and was suffering from
    mal-nutrition. He has recovered nicely and is a real playful animal.

    We all feel for your loss. Dogs are a pack animal, and you become part of their pack.
    Hard to explain to someone that's never owned a dog.
    They cry when you leave the house, and rejoice when you return.
    And we all mourn their passing.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2008
    Steve, sorry to hear about Jakie.

    Brent, sorry to hear about Rounder. I think I met Rounder a few times.. wonderful companion. They'll both be missed.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2008
    I am truly sorry for your loss. I love my dogs. It sucks that they live too short a life and it is very hard to put them down. I guess it's God's way of letting us have as many 4 legged "best friends" as possible during our lifetimes.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2008
    My condolences to you both.
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,848
    edited December 2008
    A Dogs Prayer

    Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

    Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.

    Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

    When it is cold and wet, please take me inside... for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements... and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth... though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land... for you are my god... and I am your devoted worshiper.

    Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.

    And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest...and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.



    Very very sorry to hear of your loss...............losing a family member is always tough..as is house training the newest family member ;) to take their place
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited December 2008
    So sorry to hear about both your losses. It was rough to put down my childhood dog and I dont even want to think about loosing Buster.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,066
    edited December 2008
    Sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved "Jake". I can only imagine what it must feel like, luckily, I never had to do it yet. I say yet because our big boy, also named Jake (160lb Rottie) just turned 13 in Oct.

    He not only survived an emergency operation last Thanksgiving nite, but the Vet told us he is very fortunate to reach his age. Apparently large dogs have a hard time making it past 8yrs. So I guess our Jake is on borrowed time & I know that the day is coming for our family. Man, I hate just thinking about it.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited December 2008
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    Sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved "Jake". I can only imagine what it must feel like, luckily, I never had to do it yet. I say yet because our big boy, also named Jake (160lb Rottie) just turned 13 in Oct.

    He not only survived an emergency operation last Thanksgiving nite, but the Vet told us he is very fortunate to reach his age. Apparently large dogs have a hard time making it past 8yrs. So I guess our Jake is on borrowed time & I know that the day is coming for our family. Man, I hate just thinking about it.

    Phil what happened to Jake? I miss that big lug of a dog.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,995
    edited December 2008
    I'm sorry for your loss...I don't even want to think of the day Willow passes :mad::(
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited December 2008
    My condolences to you both. I'd love to get a dog, but being on the road, doing 'overnights' is tough, and wouldn't be fair to the dog.
    It breaks my heart seeing all those dogs waiting to be addopted.
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,242
    edited December 2008
    He looks like a great guy, Condolensces. I love retrievers- we have had a lab/golden mix, a lab/samoyed mix, and a golden. All great family dogs. We haven't had a dog for a year and a half now (living in a rental house) for the first time in our adult married lives, and it is hard. Looking forward to getting back into a house of our own and getting a new furball.

    My heart goes out to you.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited December 2008
    Thank you all for the kind words, I really appreciate it.
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,238
    edited December 2008
    Damn, Steve! Jake was a hella good dog. He didn't realize he was 140 freakin' pounds, but in that gentle giant way.

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2008
    That just sucks guys. Dogs are awesome. Your in my prayers guys.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited December 2008
    Sorry for your loss,, you can tell by the photo,,,he had alot of character/personality.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited December 2008
    Thanks for your condolences as well.

    & Sorry if I semi-hijacked the thread, but when I read about Steve's loss, I couldn't help but share my own.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited December 2008
    Really sorry to hear about your loss. My condolances.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2008
    Sorry to hear Steve.

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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited December 2008
    My condolences, Steve. Dogs are the best.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited December 2008
    That sucks, Steve. Especially near the holidays.

    My parents just put down the family cat the day after Thanksgiving. She just turned 16 on November 23rd. I was 15 years old when my parents got her for my brother. She was in kidney failure and completely deaf and emaciated because of it. She was hanging on and not sure why. She was in so much pain that you couldn't even touch her without her crying. It sucks to have to lose her like that but she was seriously suffering and there was nothing that could be done for her except make her comfortable.

    Sorry for your loss dude. It's not easy to make the decision.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited December 2008
    Sorry for your loss Steve, same situation with my bud Bandit in Oct 07....I gave my 3 remaining doggies an extra hug and a scooby snack in Jakie's honor...you are a good man sir.
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  • dee1949
    dee1949 Posts: 1,425
    edited December 2008
    ....feel for your loses. My lab of 17 years past several years ago. Still miss her, We were together longer than most marriages last. At least she went fast at the end.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited December 2008
    will you be getting a new pup, steve? sorry for your loss.

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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited December 2008
    just saw this, so sorry for the loss. I know how you feels, it blows...at the risk of sounding crass.

    14 yrs is a pretty good run, that was a happy dog :o
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