RIP Jake

[4labs]

Today my best friend passed away in my arms. Jake was more human than most people I know.

This basically sums up how I feel about him and dogs in general.

"He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds;my other ears that hear above the winds.He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea.He has told me a thousand times that I am the reason for his being;by the way he rest his head against my leg:by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile:by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him(I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not there to care for me.)When I am wrong he is delighted to forgive. When I am angry he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool he ignores it. When I succeed he brags.Without him I am only another man.With him I am all powerful.He is loyalty itself. He has taught me teh meaning of devotion. With him I know a secret comfort and a private peace.He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant.His head on my knee can heal my human hurts.His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark umknown things. He has promised to wait for me...wherever...whenever in case I need him.And I expect I will and always have. He is just my dog... ------Gene Hillhttp://4labs.smugmug.com/photos/44522956-L.jpg

[leebase]

Today my best friend passed away in my arms. Jake was more human than most people I know.
I'm so sorry. I've seen the heartbreak in my kids over the death of fish and hamsters....I can't imagine the grief should our dog die.

Lee

[Andy]

'labs, that's tough man, so sorry.

[rahmonster]

I'm so sorry to hear that Eric. :cry My thoughts are with you.

[Mitchell]

So sorry for you loss. My condolences.

[lynnma]

Dearest doggie.. dear husband and I know your pain so well.. we are so so sorry for your profound loss. He has gone "where we all go" where ever that may be.. peace my friend in the sad days to come...
:cry
Lynn and Clive xxxx

[johno]

Heart felt sorrows to you labs. Peace to you and your family during this time.

johno~

[ziggy53]

I am sorry for your loss.

I am old enough to have lost many pets and people important in my life. While loss is never pleasant, it is one of the things that make us human.

Time will lessen the hurt, but cannot touch the many fond memories you must have. Cherish the memories and remember those important to you who are still alive.

Take care,

ziggy53

[John Mueller]

Sorry to hear this Eric.
Best wishes.

[ehughes]

Sorry to hear that news Eric...

[David_S85]

Losing a cherished pet companion is extremely difficult. So very sorry to hear about your loss.

[Stef]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your words for your "furchild" made me cry. :cry I cannot imagine the feeling of loss you are feeling right now. I know all too well how attached we can become to our pets. I love this poem, and I hope it helps you...

http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm

[Ann McRae]

I am so sorry! My heartfelt condolences.

Kelso is the first dog to share my life, and I can completely relate to the words you chose to include as remembrance for Jake.

Take care, and fond memories.

ann

[behr655]

So sorry for your loss. It is never easy to loose a pet. Just remember how lucky you are to have had him as a friend.

Bear

[gus]

Tough news mate. I lost a lot of good dogs when i was a kid & it was not unlike losing a family member.

Someones quote i always remember..

"..i wish i was the man my dog thinks i am."

[Nikolai]

Truly sorry... I'd hard. God bless!

[jkelly25]

Sorry for your loss.

[Dee]

It's never easy losing a pet, looking for them unexpectedly a few days later, very sad. He looked like an excellent companion and I know he'll be missed.

[GREAPER]

I am sorry to hear of your painful day.

The day I lost my dog was probably one of the worst days of my life.

[4labs]

Thnxs everyone I really apreciate your kind words on a very sad day for me...

[bfjr]

I cannot say (type) anything eloquently enough to express my feelings for you and your family.

Please know that as a animal person I understand fully what Jake meant to you and how you must feel at this moment.

All will be well, just not today.

[JohnR]

sorry to hear you lost your friend. :cry

What was the cause if you don't mind me asking?

We are going to get a lab sometime soon...and chocolate's are my favorite.

[rutt]

How sad. Nobody, except possibly your mother, loves you like your dog.

They don't live as long as we would like them to, but they do live very intensely. I like to think about how much experience they pack into their short lives.

[Yuri Pautov]

Sorry for your loss, Eric!

Yuri

[Maestro]

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is. I've had to put down two dogs in the last five years. Extremely tough.http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/bncry.gif

[OneWayMule]

I hardly knew what owning a dog meant until i met Taj (http://onewaymule.smugmug.com/photos/18218926-M-1.jpg)
He wasnt even my dog, barely met him once a month but i saw him grow up.
Unfortunely, only couple of months ago, he died a very unfortunate death at a very young age.

His funeral was more powerful than i could have ever expected. It was nothing short of losing a family member so i can relate a bit to how you must be feeling.

No doubt all dogs go to heaven =)

[jwear]

eric I know how it feels still miss my last dog :cry you got the others too take care of :thumb

[morrisphotography2003]

We at Morris Photography are sorry to hear of Jake's passing.:cry

Bob, Jenn, Brandon, Lilith and Megan Morris.

[Jesmol]

Mate there's nothing I fear more in this world than having to go through this with my two girls. :cry

I hope you are coping well, just remember that wherever Jake is now there's and endless supply of bones, and all the tennis balls he wants to chase ....

[Murphy66]

It's impossible to explain to people who don't know the love and loyalty of a great dog. We have three, we had four.

We had to put our friend out of his misery almost three years ago and we still speak of him and his love.

We understand my friend, we understand.

Just keep this in mind, he loved your attention as you loved his, He loved your presence as you loved his. You parted this world as equals, you owe nothing to your friend, he knew even to his last breath that you were his best friend as he was yours.

Peace to your family during this time and for all time.

[BigAl]

I *really* understand your pain in the passing of your companion, Eric. I lost my GSD a couple of years back and still miss her very much...

[marlof]

I'm sorry to hear this, Eric. It sounds like Jake had a good life, and will live on in your memories. And even in your handle here.

[Sam]

Words cannot convey my sorry for your loss.

Sam

[ian408]

I am reminded that the best place to keep memories of Jake is close to your
heart. RIP Jake. May you find endless toys to chase.

ian

[ginger_55]

Labs,

I am sorry,

ginger

[4labs]

Thnxs again everyone, your words are a great source of comfort for Stacey and I..

[Stormdancing]

So very sorry for your loss.

He will still be there waiting eagerly for you, in your dreams and the many wonderful memories you have. You will meet again, in a very joyous and happy place.

[Harrison]

I am sitting at work with tears in my eyes over your loss. I don't know you, but I know the feeling well. There is no greater friend a man has than his dog.

[cletus]

So sorry for your loss :cry

[auraflora]

Eric...


I just saw.

I am so sorry.

All my love and hugs.

Michal

[babybluetx23]

oh eric what a LOVELY tribute to a friend that loves unconditionally. I am so sorry to hear jake made his journey to the rainbow bride. it is never easy. My heart goes out to you and yours. I know in time you will find another special friend who will love you unconditionally. You cant EVER replace a beloved fur friend, but you can always fill that void in your heart in time.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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