You never know...

Jools · 06-Jul-2006, 23:29

When you wake up in the morning what the day will bring.

When I woke up this morning I had an uneasy sense of foreboding. Later in the day Jake, our much loved black labrador, who had been looking sorry for himself for a couple of days, started to look really bad.

Took him to the vets and it turned out his kidneys had failed, we had no option but to put the poor old boy to sleep. I don't know why people get so attached to their pets that they become part of the family, but it really feels as if I've lost a loved one tonight.

Make the most of the good times people, you never know what's around the corner.

hogfisch · 06-Jul-2006, 23:45

RIP Jake.

We spend so much of our lives with our pets. They never answer back to us and always seem to appreciate us (more so than many humans...). Small wonder really that we find ourselves grieving for them.

Fiver · 06-Jul-2006, 23:47

Sorry to hear your sad news, Jools

Cy

07-Jul-2006, 00:13

Sad news mate.

I have a couple of young Lurchers one of whom had a serious leg break, one vet said put him to sleep but fortunately a specialist and much Hydro physio has seen him up and running again.

I know it does not seem right at this moment but maybe a Jake2 will be just as rewarding later?

marko · 07-Jul-2006, 07:13

Sorry to hear about the jake, like you said they become part of the family.

MJS · 07-Jul-2006, 07:15

Sad news Jools

Martin

07-Jul-2006, 07:37

So sorry to hear about Jake Jools. We have a Welsh Springer ... mad as a box of frogs ... I know my wife will be devastated when the dreaded day comes. As he's only 2 and a half we hope it's a few years off yet.

Fordie · 07-Jul-2006, 09:12

Sad news that Jools , Im sure the old fellow had a good time with you and Sadie especially having the Ampthill Park to play in over the year,some dogs don't always have a good life. Thats got to be a big plus in Jakes life. 4D

YMFB · 07-Jul-2006, 11:43

Sorry to hear you latest news, remember the happy times, Im sure there were many.

swannymere · 07-Jul-2006, 12:29

Very sad news indeed,i was more upset when my first dog died than when my grandmother died.

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06-Jul-2006, 23:45	#2
hogfisch Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 157 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oxford on my 748s Mood: dooM RIP Jake. We spend so much of our lives with our pets. They never answer back to us and always seem to appreciate us (more so than many humans...). Small wonder really that we find ourselves grieving for them. Reply

06-Jul-2006, 23:47	#3
Fiver Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 177 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norwich Mood: gutted. Sorry to hear your sad news, Jools Cy Reply

07-Jul-2006, 00:13	#4
DaveB916 Posts: n/a Sad news mate. I have a couple of young Lurchers one of whom had a serious leg break, one vet said put him to sleep but fortunately a specialist and much Hydro physio has seen him up and running again. I know it does not seem right at this moment but maybe a Jake2 will be just as rewarding later? Reply

07-Jul-2006, 07:13	#5
marko Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 606 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Thrapston Mood: happy Sorry to hear about the jake, like you said they become part of the family. Reply

07-Jul-2006, 07:15	#6
MJS DSC Membership Sec. & BHCN R.O. Webteam Big Twin Bikes: None at the moment Posts: 1,948 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pitstone Mood: Feeling old... Sad news Jools Martin https://www.justgiving.com/MJSisley Reply

07-Jul-2006, 07:37	#7
everton Posts: n/a So sorry to hear about Jake Jools. We have a Welsh Springer ... mad as a box of frogs ... I know my wife will be devastated when the dreaded day comes. As he's only 2 and a half we hope it's a few years off yet. Reply

07-Jul-2006, 09:12	#8
Fordie Regional Organiser - BHCN Ducati Corse Posts: 3,276 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dunstable Beds Mood: Raring to Ride Sad news that Jools , Im sure the old fellow had a good time with you and Sadie especially having the Ampthill Park to play in over the year,some dogs don't always have a good life. Thats got to be a big plus in Jakes life. 4D Reply

07-Jul-2006, 11:43	#9
YMFB Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: R1200RT F800GS. Hopefully another Ducati soon Posts: 2,526 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Salisbury Sorry to hear you latest news, remember the happy times, Im sure there were many. Reply

07-Jul-2006, 12:29	#10
swannymere Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,863 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winchester-ish Mood: High as a kite! Very sad news indeed,i was more upset when my first dog died than when my grandmother died. Reply