Tears fill my eyes as I read your post about Jake, I am so very sorry... I wish there was something I could offer to help your spirit, but there isn't anything I can say or do to help. Give ole Wolfie lots of hugs and kisses if anyone will give you the comfort you need it will be him. We look forward to hearing back from you when you feel stonger.

Shilo and Alisa

Jakesmom,

I would like to tell you how sorry I am to hear of Jake's passing.

I don't post very often, but I have seen Jake's story and followed his progress after surgery. I need to tell you that when Jake would swim, I could see him smile. What did you gave him in his last days? The chance to be happy one last time. That is, with out a doubt, the best thing you could have given him.

Please take care of yourself, and give Wolfie a big hug.

Michelle

I'm so sorry to hear you had to tell Jake good-bye today. It is probably the hardest thing we'll ever do because that decision is ours to make. (unlike people you love who die) You definitely did the right thing and I'm sure Jake is so grateful for you being selfless enough to let him go. His body was broken but his little soul will live on in health and peace and with good company…He was a very blessed dog indeed to have been so loved and well taken care of here on this planet. So many animals cannot say the same.  Be gentle to yourself and allow the feelings to come. Grief is so odd; everyone is different and there are no rules. You will come through it but you'll never get OVER it. That's because love continues. It really is stronger than death.

You're in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort you with the knowledge that Jake is safe and running those heavenly fields full throttle! He cares for all His creatures.

His Peace to you,

diane and spirit abbey

Dear Marguerite and family: Our hearts are breaking for you. But we think you are so brave and loving to make this decision for sweet Jake. I know words are not enough here. I truly wish we could be there to hug all of you. I know I've said this before---but your valiant devotion and love for Jake truly stands out. We loved all the happy swimming videos and the sweet pictures of Jake and Wolfie. We can see what a happy dog Jake was almost to the end. We know he felt your love every minute.

I have to say I'm taking this loss really hard. There was something about Jake that really captured my heart. Maybe its the sweet white face and something in his eyes that really reminded me of Romeo. I'm sure they would have been great friends. Maybe its the fact that they both had their surgery performed on the 17th one month apart. Maybe its your faithful narrative and the selfless support and love you've shown everyone in this community, Marguerite. It's hard to keep up with responses, but you always seem to find a way. I just found myself so caught up in Jake's story. I would pray for him every night. It took me three tries to respond to your Angel post. We will always remember Jake and your story.

Love to all of you. Please be good to yourself. We hope you and your husband are able to get some sleep. And a special hug for Wolfie.

Jake is running free and I agree with everyone----he's probably conducting a swimming clinic for all his new friends!

And I know he will be watching over his beloved family. Love to you, Eve, Sylvia, and Romeo 

I'm so sorry.

Di

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Don't let yourselves dwell on the difficult time Jake had towards the end, not only because you did your best and don't deserve to revisit that, but because Jake has moved past that now.  He's okay now.  Remember him at his best with you here on earth and think of him at his eternal best in doggy heaven with his new friends from Tripawds, who were waiting to welcome him.  Every day is a tripawd pawty there.

Being miserable that Jake is gone is different of course – that's a healthy grief and no way around it.  It's not okay, that Jake's gone, but you will be.  More thoughts and prayers are coming your way.

I feel Yoda check in on me often.  I bet you'll feel it from Jake too, or maybe he'll send you dreams or signs.  Yoda's visits usually make me sad and lonely, but underneath that, it's a reminder that we're still bonded and gives me some peace too.  So I just say hi and tell him what a good boy he is and still put on the strong pack leader front, even to Spirit Yoda.

I am very sorry for the loss of Jake.  I really was hoping that I would read an update that Jake woke up and was running around without help and pain.  Well, he is now because you were willing to let him go.  I just logged in after I got back from work and having dinner and read your post first.  I told my dad that the dog that sent Jack the supplements died today, and he said, "oh!  Jake!"  I showed him Jake's picture, and we agree that he is a beautiful boy.  I'll miss hearing updates about Jake, but can't wait to hear updates from his humans 🙂  Best of luck to you, Jacques, and Wolfie (i LOVE his name!).  

<3 Laura