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Jake My Best Friend
I have lost my best Friend a little West Highland Terrier.Some of you will remember when I adopted him three years and a month ago when he was 11 years old.He made it to 14 yrs he fell and couldn't get up.The Vet said it was a problem with the Brain.All I know is I will miss him forever.
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08-25-2010, 02:41 AM
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My Condolances,It take a special person to get a dog when they're older.
Bless you and Jake
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08-25-2010, 07:02 AM
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What a sweet dog and and he looks so happy that you made his last years his best.
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08-25-2010, 07:39 AM
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I am sorry for your loss, it is hard to lose a good dog.
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08-25-2010, 07:46 AM
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I am sure his last years were his best years thanks to you.
Hang in there. The hurt will go away in time.
When you are ready, there is another dog out there that needs a job taking care of a human in need of love.
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08-25-2010, 07:56 AM
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I’m very sorry, Jake was a handsome dog and he sure looked happy. I know how much it hurts to lose a friend like that, but you can take comfort in knowing you gave him a good life. God bless.
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I'm very sorry for your loss, I know how painful this is, and the funny thing is, experiance doesn't seem to make it easier (I know, I've buried a few myself)
I'm Still Here
Friend, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.
My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.
I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.
I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.
I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.
When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.
I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!
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08-25-2010, 02:00 PM
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Sorry to hear this. As others have said, it takes a special person to adopt a dog of advanced age, knowing there may only be a couple of years together. He was lucky to find you those last few years.
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What beautiful dog, and he sure looks happy, too!
Thank you for adopting an older dog, and making his last few years so good for him.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Our pets add so much to out lives, and they never, ever, live long enough, even if you get them as puppy or a kitten.
I hope when the pain subsides, you will rescue another wonderful dog from a cage in a shelter, somewhere.
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Sorry for your loss.
I remember when you first adopted him.
Thanks for making his last few years the best.
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08-25-2010, 06:44 PM
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Sorry for your loss, but it sounds like you gave Jake a good home in his final years.
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08-25-2010, 08:18 PM
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Sorry to hear about Jake. It looks like his last years were very happy with his adopted family.
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08-25-2010, 09:40 PM
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Sorry about your loss, I hope fond memories will help you get through the days ahead...
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Hate to hear about your loss, but thinks of all of the good time you have had. We have a jack russell that is like a son to us and the clock is running and it will kill me when it stops.
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08-26-2010, 01:25 AM
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Please accept my condolences. My prayer is that he finds the Rainbow Bridge quickly.
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My sincere sympathies. Jake was a beautiful guy! Two years ago I also adopted a senior. A tweenie Doxie with health issues. But it's a satisfying feeling seeing them happy and loved in their last years. Jake will wait for you at the Rainbow Bridge. God bless.
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you have my condolences losing a beloved pet is very painful in fact your situation reminds me of an old poem from world war 2 about a marine but with a little careful rewording i shall put it to use to honor your beloved jake, if you don't mind. An when he goes to heaven to saint peter he will tell another dog reporting sir i have served my master well!
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I avoided opening this thread for some time knowing what I'd find. So sorry for the loss. We have a 15 year old Min-Pin that is going to leave a huge hole in our little family when he goes soon. Tough to contemplate letting go. Our sympathies.
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08-26-2010, 02:26 PM
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Sorry for your loss. Looked like quite a fine gentleman.
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08-26-2010, 07:45 PM
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I'm so sorry for your loss. You were lucky to have him & he was lucky to have you.
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What a handsome dog! The light in his eyes and the alertness in his ears tells me everything about the way he felt about his life with you. You and he gave each other three really good years. I know the loss is painful and will never go away, but the pain is testimony to what a fine companion he was. You did well by Jake, and I can tell by your sadness that he did well by you.
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i am reminded of something that president Harry Truman once said if you want a friend get a dog. An it is very plain to see that jake was a very good friend to you. an you a good friend to Jake as well.
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08-28-2010, 01:56 AM
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Thank You all SO Much.
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Dogs are good people. It's sad to lose one. I feel for you.
John
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What a gorgeous little guy! So sorry about the loss and pain. Many of us here know it well and ache a little along with you.
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I adopted one older dog, not as old as your Jake, but this guy was a Saint Bernard and you know going in they do not live a long life. Like every other dog in my life, "He was the best dog I ever had." (You dog guys know what I mean. They are all that way.)
Anyway, we got along well with him from day one and loved him every minute. I really don't think there is much of a downside to adopting adult dogs - just missing the fun part of the puppy years. It's a trade off for missing the work of those years!
I'm sure Jake is waiting for you beyond the Rainbow Bridge. Thank you for taking good care of him those last few years, when he really needed you.
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