My Jake crossed the bridge last night.....
Jake was the best dog I've ever had. Jake had IBD -Inflammatory Bowel Disease for 13 months. He lost 25 pounds and just could not put the weight back on. He was on four meds and ZD dog food...6 cups per day. The diarrhea just would not stop. Three weeks ago he had a relapse and just could not shake it. I felt so bad for him. It's such a miserable disease. There must have been more going on because two weeks ago he was not able to jump onto my bed anymore and he started panting all the time, even in the air conditioning. Last night I called the vet when I got home from work and he said nothing else could be done. Jake looked so miserable. I knew what I had to do. I wrapped Jake in a quilt and took him to the vet's office. Jake layed in my lap and I held his sweet face next to mine. He was gone in an instant. I promised him I would take care of his baby (a stuffed sheepie that he carried everywhere) and that he would never be in pain or have diarrhea again. Also, I told Jake that Max, Pearl and Cosmo would be waiting for him at the bridge and they could all play like old times. I even slept with "baby" last night. I feel so blessed to have had Jake for his seven short years of life. I miss him so much and it's only been 25 hours. Today I even took off work to mourn for my sweet baby boy...I love him so much! That was the most difficult decision I've ever had to make but I feel better knowing he's not in pain and miserable anymore. May he rest in peace! |
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Oh, how sad!  At least he isn't troubled by his disease anymore, he can run with all his friends at the bridge now. Lots and lots of hugs to you. |
Oh, I am so sorry for your loss of Jake. My heart skips a beat seeing new entries because I know how much this hurts. The tears always come when I read them. I'm so sorry.  |
| Carol, I'm so sorry. Kristine |
| God speed Jake. Help watch over all the others at The Bridge for us. Vance, Jen, Zoey and Caitlyn |
| So very sorry for your loss Carol. Jake run free at the bridge. |
| Carol, I'm so sorry. I know how much your heart is breaking. Rest in peace sweet Jake. Cindy |
| slumber on sweet Jake. No more pain, no more meds just friends to play with. Hugs to your family xx |
| I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet sheepie boy, Jake. Now he will run pain free...Strength to you during your time of grief. Jake will be dearly missed. Tears, |
| Carol, I am so sorry for your loss of Jake. You gave him love, what more could a dog ask for? I hope your heart stops hurting soon. |
| Carol, So sorry to hear about Jake. Having met him, I know he was such a sweetheart. RIP Jake. |
| I'm so sorry for your loss of Jake. I am glad I got to meet him and know how wonderful he was. Run free Jake with all your friends |
| I am so sorry for your loss of Jake. May he be peaceful now without pain running at the Bridge. My thoughts and prayers are with you. |
| I am so sorry. |
Oh Carol, I am so, so sorry  It really hurts, but thank goodness you had the option of stopping the suffering. Now Jake is painfree and in dog heaven.  You lost your best buddy, and your community lost a great therapy dog. |
| He was a fine dog who brought you much love and joy. Your heart is empty. Thank you for taking such good care of him. The end is always lubricated with much tears......it's how they slide their way to the Rainbow Bridge. |
| carol.. i am so sorry. i know how hard it is....i still sleep with one of panda's baby's in one of my pillow cases....and i have another in a ziplock bag, so i can smell her.... big hugs and kisses to you. darcy |
Carol, I'm so sorry to hear about Jake but glad we got to know him at Sheepiepalooza. What a sweetheart!  Here's a photo from the boathouse, so handsome in his visor and bandanna!  May fond memories always comfort you. Sending you hugs from Indiana, Nita |
| Carol, I hope the ache in your heart lessens to be replaced with sweetness as your wonderful memories of Jake remind you of the joy he brought to your life. Rest in peace sweet Jake. You were always full of bouncing joy.   |
| I'm so sorry you lost your dear friend. |
I have this picture of Carol and Jake from Sheepiepalooza 2012 to share. So sad. |
| Carol, Our thoughts are with you and Jake and all your family. Our 7 year old sick pooch also panted alot- and panting was probably a sign of pain. (Gosh- if only our furry friends could talk.) They are now together with all the other fabulous OES friends that have gone before us. They are now pain-free and enjoying what God provides. 7 years was not long enough together. But the memory of your time together will last and last. Take your time to grieve- we understand. Best wishes |
| Thank you so much everyone. Your kind words and photos really help! My heart will be broken for a long time to come but I have so many wonderful memories from the past seven years that will last a lifetime. |
| Oh no!!! I love Jake, I hugged him so much at both Sheepiepaloozas I went to, he was such a love Sweet Jake play with all your friends across the bridge... Carol, my thoughts are with you... |
| Carol god bless your special boy Jake, we are thinkg of you all at this sad time |
| I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your memories of Jake will in time give you comfort. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Bonnie/Carley's Mom |
| I'm so sorry to hear that you lost Jake. Such a loss. Wishing you happy memories and a peaceful heart. |
| Sending you big hugs, Carol at this very sad time. I'm so glad that we got to see Jake at Sheepiepalooza this year. He will be missed by all of us. |
| Carol I am so so sorry! I met Jake at sheepiepolooza last year. He was a sweety! I wish I had some words of comfort. He is not suffering now. Prayers to you to find peace. |
| Carol, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how hard a decision you needed to make, and how hard it is afterwards, too. Run free and pain free, Jake. |
| I am so so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how hard it must be.. |
 JAKE~~Harry~~Pearl Carol, This is one of my favorite pics of our furbabies.....YES, the picture is cute...but the memory of what happened that day is what I keep close to my heart. We had decided to get together for a photo shoot of the only 3 Old English Sheepdogs in the T.O.U.C.H program in hopes of them being chosen for the Support Dogs Calendar. You, Judi and I barely knew each other, but that day we went from 'aquaintences' to FRIENDS. I remember we wanted to take a picture with the lake as the background. Jake decided he wanted a closer look at the water........As he was pulling you into the lake, Judi and I grabbed onto you to save you, all the while trying to hold onto Harry and Pearl. We all had a great time~~and the dogs became fast friends !! Jake was such a joyful boy~~ he freely gave everyone kisses and love!! We are all here for you Carol....here to lend you a shoulder to cry on, and ear to listen with and tears for an OES taken too soon...., I believe with all my heart and soul, that Pearl, Coz, Simon, Panda and all the sheepies and honorary sheepies were waiting for Jake when he crossed the Rainbow Bridge...they all greeted him with sheepie hugs and sheepie kisses... They are all there for Jake....as we are all here for you.... Run free, sweet Jake....run free with no pain, no worries and know we will miss you very very much. |
| Val, The photo of the 3 dogs is my all time favorite! It's hard to believe that two of the three dogs have gone to the bridge already. Hopefully Harry and Heart will live long, healthy lives. It was a fun, memorable day and it will stay with me for the rest of my life. It's very lonely without Jake. I keep looking for him and thinking it's time for his meds, or to go play outside, or to eat. He would run through the house looking for "baby" to bring to me so he could get a treat. Jake was very sweet and loved everyone. It's hard to believe he's gone. Everyone's kind words are very comforting. I couldn't have gone through this without all of your help. Thanks so much. |
| he sure was a beautiful boy xx |
| Even when you know it's right, it doesn't hurt any less. I'm so sorry for your loss |
| It's the best decision that's the hardest one to ever make. I'm so sorry. |
| I am so sorry for your loss. Had to cry when I read about your sweet baby boy, Jake. It is an impossible choice, it hurts too much to let them go, I know. Tace care and lots of hugs. |
| You did the right thing but it still hurts so much. I know how you feel. They are such good dogs and bring such joy and happiness that the sadness feels overwhelming. Be sad and cry and then remember the good times |
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| Carol I am so sorry for your loss. |
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