Tarheel Posted January 14, 2018 Author Posted January 14, 2018 Thanks guys. Jake left this world Friday at 5:30 pm after my vet came to the house and said Jake's heart was deteriorated from previous heart worms. His resting heart rate was 160 and should have been 70. Leaking heart valves. He was retaining fluid and gasping for breath. I spent the last two hours on the floor with Jake trying to comfort him and to come to terms with what was to happen. Yesterday was spent with burial in my side yard. A friend came to help and we both dug to exhaustion. Jake's suffering is over. He was my boy........ 2 8 Quote
GWSmith Posted January 14, 2018 Posted January 14, 2018 Very sad to learn of this Chuck................yes, Jake no longer suffers, and I shall miss the photos and the weekly mentionings of your boy... 2 2 1 Quote
billybob Posted January 14, 2018 Posted January 14, 2018 That had to be difficult Chuck. I am also very sad to hear of the Jake's passing. As said before , I cry more for animals here lately than people sometimes. Not the news was hoping for.Thankfully we have the memories and the photos. Alright then, glad you had help with the burial. Take care. Would say more but can't... 3 2 Quote
Moderators dtel Posted January 14, 2018 Moderators Posted January 14, 2018 Sorry to hear this. Only good thing was the time you both had since you rescued him, it was good for both of you. 2 2 Quote
richieb Posted January 14, 2018 Posted January 14, 2018 Very sorry 'Heel. I know how hard this is. My best --- 4 1 Quote
oldtimer Posted January 14, 2018 Posted January 14, 2018 Sincerest condolences. I still think of our last pet every day and it has been years. The good memories will never leave you. 5 1 Quote
mr clean Posted January 14, 2018 Posted January 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Tarheel said: Thanks guys. Jake left this world Friday at 5:30 pm after my vet came to the house and said Jake's heart was deteriorated from previous heart worms. His resting heart rate was 160 and should have been 70. Leaking heart valves. He was retaining fluid and gasping for breath. I spent the last two hours on the floor with Jake trying to comfort him and to come to terms with what was to happen. Yesterday was spent with burial in my side yard. A friend came to help and we both dug to exhaustion. Jake's suffering is over. He was my boy........ Im so sorry! They are such a big part of my life I don't have kids so dogs get treated real good around here also. I can tell your the same way. I know there are so many animals that are not treated well and all we can do is to know how much love we gave them and how much we got in return. RIP Jake!!! 3 1 Quote
USNRET Posted January 14, 2018 Posted January 14, 2018 My thoughts are with you my friend. When I was 8 my Shepherd followed me everywhere. Took me to the school bus and awaited my return. Sat at my feet while I fished and chased wolves and coyotes to me while I was on horseback. Yes, I shot them to protect the cattle. At some point he was hit by a car and paralyzed in his hind legs although he continued to drag himself everywhere I went. That was so sad but I didn't want it to end. My grandfather took my dog out of his misery with a gun and I have never gotten over that moment. Our love continues as does your's with Jake; they know that and grins at you (and me) from above. 2 1 Quote
rplace Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 22 hours ago, Tarheel said: 2NDDAJ Man I am so sorry, Chuck. That is the toughest decision to make. Selfishly you want to keep them around as long as you can but you know what is best for them. Rough days ahead, I'll be thinking of you and Jake. All the best. RIP Jake 5 1 Quote
CECAA850 Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 Chuck, I'm just now catching up on the weekends posts and read about Jake. I'm so sorry for your loss. You are both better off by having found each other. 4 1 Quote
-js- Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 same here. Chuck, I am so sorry for your loss too. it is SO hard when we lose not just a "pet" but a family member. we have 4 now but lost one almost 4 years ago. he suddenly became ill. our vets & us could not find the cause, so we lost him. words elude me. RIP Jake. thoughts and prayers for you Chuck. 4 1 Quote
dirtmudd Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 On 1/11/2018 at 3:55 PM, dirtmudd said: 45 pounds of change....I have to get counting and rolling soon.... time for COFFEE and change.. 2 Quote
rplace Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 1 hour ago, dirtmudd said: time for COFFEE and change.. Roll that up for some more vinyl! I see a bicentennial quarter on top. Can we have a contest to guess the amount? I'm saying $413.13 EDIT: Google says a pound of random coins is about 12 bucks in NYC and slightly less in Boston. So place your bets accordingly. I should have googled before guessed. 3 Quote
Ceptorman Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 I will guess around $700....looks like Mike has a lot of quarters Windchill here is -10, and I have may iced water! 2 2 Quote
dirtmudd Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 51 minutes ago, rplace said: Roll that up for some more vinyl! I see a bicentennial quarter on top. Can we have a contest to guess the amount? I'm saying $413.13 EDIT: Google says a pound of random coins is about 12 bucks in NYC and slightly less in Boston. So place your bets accordingly. I should have googled before guessed. your short.... 3 Quote
dirtmudd Posted January 15, 2018 Posted January 15, 2018 20 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: I will guess around $700....looks like Mike has a lot of quarters Windchill here is -10, and I have may iced water! your over....but not by that much... but short of my goal... 3 Quote
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