These 3 pictures were taken the day before we had to put Jakey to rest, and the one with my wife and I was just before he passed on. We can see the sorrow in our eyes. Jake's been on 3 legs for about 2' years because of an injury. Then when the tumour on his leg first appeared they gave him app. 2 weeks to live, he managed 2 months. Even with the tumour he still got around, but it just got too big and heavy. I would carry him at times just to save his good leg from tiring out. But it got to the point that I couldn't carry him anymore. When his good leg gave out so did his spirit. He never showed any signs of pain, just remained laid back or in real spirits while he was getting treats. Believe me I'm not a poet but I managed to come up with this about him and his ordeal. In short one of my daughters went on holidays and said that if I had to put Jake down she was coming home. I asked him to hang in there until she came home and he did. The following day his good leg gave out and it was over. He was the best dog I have ever had so it's an honour to be able to do this. He was treated like a king, had his own couch in the garage (studio) which he struggled to get to. I think the pictures can be enlarged if clicked on. My first time so... :shrug: Thanks for taking the time to view this and special thanks to Captain Crunch for directing me, as this means alot to me...Thanks :thumb:'s up
Jake.....
The emptiness I carry, I cannot describe
I would do anything to have you by my side
You hung in there to your best
Just in order to fill my request
What I went and asked of you I had no doubt that you would come thru
It was fifteen days since Autumn was away
I watched you daily in discomfort as you lay
Watched you struggle to relief yourself in the flowers
Hang in there Jake, she'll be home in hours
Finally Autumn has arrived
My request was answered as you survived
The following day you could no longer walk
I know what you would say if you could only talk
Jake, your spirits were so high
Believe me buddy, you know I wouldn't lie
I would never allow you to suffer
You couldn't possibly get any tougher
Holding you up to prevent you from a fall
That's when I knew I had to make the call
If you only knew how much it broke my heart
Knowing very well that soon we'll be apart
We got to spend the night together
I'm sure that we'll both never forget the weather
The thunder and the lightning
Us two together wasn't even frightening
Jakey, at times like that you were never the norm
But surely this time you made it thru the storm
Jake, I have this to ask of you
As we lay there, us two
When my eyes began to close
Why did you lick me on the nose
If that was your way of saying goodbye
Then you understood my hurtin sigh
That had to be the first time in nine years
Which explains why my eyes filled with tears
Steak and chicken breast on the BBQ
All this buddy, just for you
While out making your bed
Summer comes calling, something to dread
She came to get me because of your sound
I was so happy the family was around
Autumn and I carried you out
Your time has come without a doubt
I wanted your family all to be here
As your time came near and near
I know you could see our frown
As Autumn and I lay you down
Jake, you so much deserve a badge
You made four attempts to get to your garage
At the time I didn't know
Your heart was stopping, oh so slow
When you refused to eat
I knew then you had admitted defeat
From the bottle mom gave you your last drink
I just stood there trying to think
Autumn and I carried you in
If it were a day later it would have been a sin
We layed you on you couch, you didn't beep
You were gone in a real deep sleep
When I tried looking you in the eye
That's when I really started to cry
But you deserved to be at rest
After all you answered my request
Dr K..... has arrived
As you lay on your couch barely alive
He proceeded to take your heartrate
And then confirmed, yes this is the date
Jake, as you know I'm not selfish
But if I could only have one last wish
You would be back by my side
As you know the many tears I've cried
I would still tend to you on an hourly bases
Including carrying you place to places
I'm really going to miss you every baseball season
Because you were always with me that's the reason
Jake, I wish you could have stayed
I know you heard what I played
Playing was Bocelli's Time To Say Goodbye
Was there any reason not to cry
Family and friends really helped me out
Without them I'd fail, not a doubt
Cards and sympathy, many came our way
Because of our bond and that will always stay
Also a poem from my best friend Jen
About her loved dog Brandy who she lost back when
From your family pictures of you in a frame
Without you around it will never be the same
Autumn wrote your words of thanks on the picture instead of a letter
All these thoughts couldn't have come any time better
Jake, I loved you til the end
My heart is broken it's not pretend
Jake, before I let you go
There's something to tell you, I think you should know
While you're waiting for me at your place of stay
There's four dogs to checkout if you're looking to play
The guys are Buster and Bully Poole
Met them both they seemed pretty cool
Girls to look for, Jenny Connors and Brandy Brauch
If they're like their owners they're solid as a rock
Treat Jenny and Brandy with all the respect
You know me, you know what I expect
Watch Buster and Bully's tone
You know what to do if they cross your zone.
Goodbye Jake, miss you-love you, and never ever will forget you. B Good, B Careful, and B Yourself. Until the time comes for me to come get you....take care my good buddy...Love ya.
June 21/05
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Thanks to all of you....much appreciated.