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It is with huge sadness that I write Jakie's final tribute. Jakie has crossed the bridge. In the last few weeks we found out that our boy was hosting some pretty unwelcome guests under all that beautiful red fur... he started losing weight, he become blind in one eye due to glaucoma and he had cancer. We decided to take him home and love him up until he let us know it was time. All too soon, he let us know that he was ready to be pain free and it was time for him to set off on the next part of his journey. Jakie was the best kind of dog... he never met a person or an animal that he didn't joyously greet because he was convinced they were coming to our house to see him! As soon as a car would pull up to the house, Jake was out the door tail wagging to say hello! He was loyal, gentle, and wise, he (almost always) came when he was called, and was totally trustworthy off leash. He loved car rides with his dad, conversations and swimming with Molly, hugs and kisses from Susan, pets from Heather, treats from Anita, chillin' with Kate, and chasing tennis balls with David. He was the true essence of a family dog! In addition to his human family, he is missed by Grace (Ragom Bronte 2009). Jack the cat who slept cuddled up against him every single night, and Milt the cat who still thinks he is in charge because he was here first! Our hearts are broken, we will miss him terribly but know that soon the tears will turn to funny Jakie stories..all told, of course, in the "Jake voice"... Thanks RAGOM for rescuing him, thanks to his family for their love and to all his friends for helping to make Jakie the happy dog he was! Mostly though...Thank you Jakie...you were the best!!
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