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8 May 2012
My beloved Jack was with me for over 12 years. May 02, 2012 at 2:10 PM he crossed over to a quieter more peaceful place. He had been a wonderful companion and friend, so full of life and love. He came into our lives in January of 2000 when he "followed" our son home from school. At first I insisted that he be brought back to where ever he had followed our son home from. That didn't work out to well, he was led back there by my son but soon found his way back to our house. I should have known that he had chosen us to be his new home but I didn't at first. He would hang around the house lounging in the yard outside the fence just waiting for his time. Then one night a couple of bigger bad dogs came into our yard and this little guy didn't back down one bit but stood his ground to defend us. Well, it didn't go the way he planned and I ended up getting these other dogs off of him in the middle of the night. That is when the bonding began. He defended us and I rescued him, from then on we were best of friends.

Jack was a truly scruffy dog when he was younger, not the beautiful coat you see in the picture below. He was a site to see, he had his lions mane but was mostly skin the rest of the way down his body with just a little hair around his legs. What this little guy lacked in outward beauty was more than made up for in character and charm. He loved to run around the yard and play. When he was taken out for walks it was always fun to watch and try and figure out who was walking who.. most of the time he would drag my family down the street. But he was a good boy, he never caused any trouble and was always by my side. What a loyal and loving friend he was until the very end.

When we moved a few years ago we moved into a home with a much larger yard. His morning routine would be to go outside and walk the perimeter of the yard. He would give the squirrels a run for their money! He would go outside several times a day and when the sun was out and the grass nice and warm he would roll over and scratch his back. He was such a site to see. How I long for those days again, just once more I would love to see him walking the fence line and checking on the squirrels. Making sure everyone and everything was in its right place. When I would come home from work in the afternoon he would be in the window awaiting my return and would run and bark as I entered the house. I am sure he was saying "Hey, your home... I am so glad to see you... I missed you today!!! Can we go outside now???"

About 18 months ago my big boy was having some trouble swallowing and I could see something on his tongue. I didn't know what it was and he wouldn't let me get a real good look at it. So I brought him to the Vet and I was told he had a tumor. They were able to remove it but had to take out a good chunk of his tongue in doing it. They thought they had gotten it all but weren't sure. I brought him back a couple of months later and all was still clear. Things were never quite the same after that. It was a slow and steady progression down from here. Nothing dramatic but as I look back over time I see how it took its toll on my friend. So a few weeks ago my boys breath was really pretty bad and we drooling a lot (which he never did before). Worried that his teeth where the problem I set him up to have his teeth cleaned at the Vets office. I brought him in last Wednesday morning, little did I know that would be the last ride my best friend would ever take or the last thing he would ever see would be the Vet and not me. I got the call early in the afternoon that things were not good. We made the decision to allow my friend to remain sedated and allow him to slip off to sleep.

This was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life!! I am still struck with such guilt and grief over my decision. Rest in peace my friend! Enjoy the new surroundings free of physical pain and suffering! Enjoy the abundant sunshine and fields of green grass! Enjoy reuniting with my other friends. Enjoy returning to your youthfulness and fullness. Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy!!! But always keep an eye on the entrance to field because one day my beloved I will come looking for you and all the rest. We will be reunited again!! Love knows no bounds and know you are truly loved my precious one!!! I LOVE YOU JACK!!!!! Wait for me my friend, look for me my friend for one day I will return. Your daddy loves you and misses you!!



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