2015 – 2023
Our beloved little boy passed peacefully at home, at 3:05 p.m., on April 8, 2023. He was surrounded by his dads and sister and much love.
Rescued from a kill shelter in Kentucky and then nursed through parvo, ‘male mix very friendly #241’ joined our family on August 17, 2015, and was christened ‘Jake’.
At 5 mos. and barely 20 lbs., he arrived with a voracious appetite and little tolerance for other canines, except for Adele and the occasional golden retriever. As a bonus, he was already housebroken.
Jake only craved security and love. In our family, he found both. And in return, he gave us undying loyalty and unconditional love. We feel honored to have been able to rescue him. It also could be said that he rescued us.
He wasn’t supposed to go first. He was always the healthy one, the strong one, the protector of his family. When Adele was diagnosed with lymphoma, he always greeted her with a kiss when returning from her multiple chemo treatments. He was always nearby, keeping watch as we tended to her needs. A recent extended hospital stay for Adele caused him great angst with noticeable changes in his behavior.
He was good until he wasn’t. An emergency visit to the vet, a blood test, and a scan revealed internal bleeding and inoperable liver cancer. Days, maybe a week or more, but not much more. He tired more easily, his breathing, especially at rest, became more labored, and the swelling in his abdomen was noticeably more prominent. From the initial vet visit to his passing, 9 days!
We are heartbroken, devastated, and shedding constant tears, but we are forever grateful. We love you and will forever miss you!
