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Here are the pictures that Rich wanted to share of the very handsome Jack
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Oh Jack.... look at how handsome you are!!! You are so loved!!! I can just tell from those photos that you loved each and every day of your life and you are still SO loved !!!
Sending lots of love to Jack's pack....
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Karen, Thank You very much for posting them. It brought such a smile to be able to share them with you all.
Alison thank you for your sweet words about my boy.
What a handsome, handsome, very handsome boy!!! His coloring.is just stunning. And his collar is magnificent!
The.joy in Jack's eyes as he's showing that stick who's boss is priceless! I'm so glad you had that extra.time. you crammed in a lifetime of love and spoiling and fun into every single moment! And even though it was a "month" in human terms, it was many months in doggy years. But days on a calendar didn't matter ro Jack anyway. Being with his human that he adored was all that mattered.
The love you have for Jack, and the love he for you, comes shining through. Jack ALWAYS knew he could trust you to ensure he could "be Jack". When he showed you he could no.longer be Jack, he knew he could count on you to release him from his earthly body that no longer served him. It must have felt.so good as he headed to the Bridge feeling fit and healthy. And the treats that awaited.him, oh my goodness! He had special drawers full of treats just for him!!
Rich, we grieve, we grieve.hard, every single time one of our family members transitions. To leave.in such a short time adds another layer of.hurt and sadness. Because you shared all of the happiness you and Jack had, how he lived everyday to the fullest with sooo much love and joy, it brought us smiles through the tears.
You have some rough times ahead. The intensity of this journey is like no other. You have cared for Jack all his life, and these last months he has been your focus 24/7. The void will seemingly be unbearable. The loss of routine will hurt so much. The void is just awful. The waves of grief will hit you out of the blue and hit you hard. Grief has no end. It does, however, eventually get pushed further and further into the background.
Jack and you shared thousands and thousands of days of incredibly happy memories! You shared some of those with us, so we know you had plenty!! And we look forward to hearing more about those great times AND more pictures!!
It is such an honor to be on this journey with you and Jack. You two have an UNBREAKABLE bond.and will ALWAYS be connected! Jack WILL make his presence known to you! Pay attention because he will! And it will be undeniable that the sign is from Jack!
Just as privileged as you felt to have Jack in your life, he felt just as privileged to have you in his! And we are all better for having you both in our lives! Jack will ALWAYS be remembered here! His life mattered!
We'll be looking forward to more pictures and more great stories about Jack!
Surrounding you with Jack's eternal light
Sally and My Chunky Spiritual Being Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Thank you so much Sally for expessing in words exactly how my heart is feeling right now. It's like a have a voice explaining how broken my heart is. Your words are very comforting and I look forward to him making his presence known. Rich
So sorry for your loss of Jack! He was beautiful! My first 2 dobies were red, they are such magnificent animals! Sending you peace in the days to come.
Paula and Nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
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