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Jakey Boy's Mom
I've been reading this forum since Monday (July 10) when I had to euthanize my dear little terrier/beagle, Jake. I really haven't had the heart to post anything until today, but I have been touched by the support that strangers in cyberspace have shared with fellow grieving humans who have lost their furkids. And, I want to offer my empathy to those who are going through what my family has gone through, too.

My sweet boy was just 9 years old and seemed fine until last weekend when he became a little lethargic and lost his appetite. He had been like this maybe two times in his life--one time he had to have his &%^ glands expressed (or something like that), and he was fine, and the other time was two weeks ago, but he perked up quickly and I just attibuted it to a cold or an off day.

This time, he just kept getting worse, he could barely go up or down stairs, and his urine was brown, so I took him to an emergency care center. They said that his abdomen was hard, but they would need to run tests to find out what was wrong. The poor little guy was running a 103 temp. They told me to leave him overnight and call the next morning if I didn't hear anything. It hurt just to leave them there with strangers.

An hour after I left, the emergency vet called to tell me Jake had a splenic tumor and I had few options. I was absolutely shocked. I knew he was sick, but I didn't think he was dying-sick. She mentioned surgery but said his life expectancy even with surgery and chemo would be just months, probably.

I decided I needed to wait until the next morning (Monday) to take him to his regular vet, who confirmed the diagnosis. I was in agony over making the decision to euthanize, but when I saw my vet with tears in her eyes, I pretty much knew what I had to do. She said she didn't want to give us false hope about the outcome of surgery, and if we took him home, he would die of internal bleeding, which is a horrible way to go.

He's now buried on my parents' property with beloved pets from my childhood. It is so hard to go home to my empty house (he has been with me ever since I bought the house) because everything reminds me of him.

Over the past few days, the crying has come in spurts, but it has really helped to talk to coworkers, family, and friends about everything that happened. It also helped to write a note to my vet, who was so wonderful, gentle, and caring on Jake's last day. Still, I am completely heartbroken at the untimely passing of my buddy.
Cherylk
I am so sorry for your loss of your good buddy Jake. I have no profound words to offer, only that you are not alone in your struggle to comprehend this sudden loss. I do know that your decision to end your Jake's pain was one made from pure love. I understand because I had to let my beloved Scout cat go on Monday.

Jake knows you love him.
Kurbysma
I am very sorry for the loss of your furbaby. You have come to the right place for support. I don't know what I would have done when I lost my Kurby if I did not have the support offered here.

Take comfort in knowing Jake is no longer suffering and he is in a better place. He is watching over you now. He is running and playing with all of our furbabies. You will see him again one day.

I lost my Kurby suddenly and tragically at a mere 4 1/2 years old. I pulled in from work to find him dead lying by our mailbox. A car had hit him and never stopped. My husband had let him out and went back in the house for about 5 mins. I am still having a hard time dealing with this.....but I am a little better. This hurt never goes away completely.

I will pray for your Jake tonight when I pray for my Kurby.


Kurbysma
JOANNE
THIS SITE IS AWESOME. I HAD TO PUT MY BICHON RAGGS TT SLEEP 7/5/06 HE WAS 15YRS AND 7MOS OLD. THE PAIN WAS SO BAD I GOT ON THE COMPUTER TO SEEK RELIEF AND I FOUND THIS SITE AND REALIZED THAT AT THE SAME TIME I WAS SUFFERING THERE ARE OTHERS JUST LIKE ME THAT LOVED THEIR BABIES JUST LIKE ME. I KNOW THAT SOME NON-PET LOVERS LOOK AT YOU LIKE YOU ARE CRAZY BUT GRIEF IS GRIEF NO MATTER WHAT WE GRIEVE FOR. SO MY SYMPATHY AND CARE GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU WITH THE LOSS OF YOUR PET OR FACING THE LOSS
nyna22000
This site has been a real comfort. Despite the additional tears shed with each story read. I get comfort.
My baby, Oscar, has tumors taking over his body. It is a short matter of time and I have to put him to sleep. I was devastated to say the least. He is almost 16 and to have to make the decision on what path to take was so hard. Writing to others with the same grief, and that know how I feel has been a huge help. I hope you find it the same. Nina
lovemytanjigirl
Oh, I can't stop the tears after reading this. My baby isn't gone yet, but I feel very deeply she will be soon. I'm so sorry you had to lose your baby at such a young age. Please hang in there, I feel we will be with them one day again. I'm not sure how I know, but I do. I told my Fluffykinsaroo to mess with the dogs after I finally let them in after she leaves. I know she will, and I will see it. I love her so very much, but I guess I have to let her go...

Betty
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