Lost my best buddy today

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jrseitz

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Elkhart, IN
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I know that many of you have lost your four legged best friend, hunting buddy, or boating mate. This afternoon I lost mine. Jake, an 8.5 year old Chesapeake Bay Retriever lost his battle with acute liver failure. Jake caught some sort of virus over the weekend and on Monday night started vomiting and had diarrhea. He drank tons of water but wouldn't eat. Tuesday he went to the vet and was put on antibiotics. On Wednesday he started to urinate blood and I knew there was something more serious going on. I took him immediately to the vet hospital and they said his blood work was off the charts for liver failure. We tried everything we could to help Jake fight this but today we lost the battle. The vet called me around noon and said I had better come in right away. I was able to make it there and spend an hour with Jake before we all agreed that there was nothing more we could do. Putting my best buddy down has to be the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. The tears are still flowing as I think about all of the ducks and pheasants that Jake retrieved. How much he loved riding in the boat, the truck and on the four wheeler. Jake has been boating with me since he was 7 weeks old. He would retrieve training dummy's for hours on end and just loved the water.

I know that God has a plan for everyone but this one is pretty hard to figure out. Why can't dogs live longer than ex wives? I just wanted to share this and maybe sharing will help me start the healing process.

For all of you that have a four legged furry buddy sitting by your side, give them a pat on the head for me and tell them how much you love them.
 

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Sorry about your dog.
 
Been there, holding his head whilst the Vet did what he needed.

I will never forget. Or the look of peace on his face as all the pain disappeared

My condolences


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I'm sorry to hear about Jake. I had to put my 13 year old German Shepherd down a while back & I still remember it like it was yesterday. These things are tough. I'm sorry for your loss. Time will help heal the wound and void left by Jakes absence. May he rest in peace.


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Todd
 
Sorry for your loss.Totally know how you feel. We had to put our Shepard down 10 months ago and are just getting over the void he left.
On a brighter note, We are picking up a pup tomorrow. While nothing will take the place or our Jagger...JT will hopefully follow in his paw steps....
 
the loss of a pet is as close to the loss of a child as you can get.
Condolences my friend...I am old and have lost many
But I always smile when I see the old pics and think of them.
 
I lost lady two seasons ago,the day after pulling the boat,I tell you the other day i was doing something that was so familiar i turned and expected her to be there,i was dissapointed though.I think something got in my eye at that point and i almost hit the house with the tractor.
 
I think most of us have been there a time or two so we can relate to the deep sorrow you're going through and share your pain.
 
Sorry for your loss. I have been there. Hardest damn decisions I've ever made. It still hurts. Remember all the happiness and pleasure Jake brought you. Even more the frustration and look back and laugh. I have a "pinhead" sitting next to me now that is 10 yrs. old. I dread the day!

Godspeed Jake.
 
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