Jude has Passed Away.

[tonga]

So sorry to hear...he was a beautiful dog, and obviously very loved.

 

[JOCAmom]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you and your whole family in my prayers.

 

[Nancyg56]

I am so sorry. I have been following his journey and am sad that he is gone.

 

[MinnieTink]

I have also been reading about Jude but hadn't posted. I am so sorry to hear this. You really were a great 'mom' to Jude.

 

[Tuffcookie]

Oh my, I've been away all day and just logged on.

I am so sorry to hear about Jude's passing. I know how hard it must be on you. It's obvious you loved him very much & he loved you!

From everything you posted about your precious baby, we, on the DIS, came to feel a strong connection to him, as well.

I know how badly we all felt when Dan Murphy's Doc passed away after fighting cancer for a number of years.

I sure hope we will see our pets again someday. It wouldn't be heaven without them!

My thoughts & prayers are with you!

TC

 

[escape]

Oh, Dawn -

Jude fought the good fight. Bless you and you family for giving him a warm and loving home. I know he'll be sorely missed.

...I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve -- it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years;
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.

--- Anonymous ---

 

[phragmipedium]

I'd been following your threads about Jude - so sorry this day has come. It was the last loving thing you could do for him, but that doesn't make it any easier or make you miss him less. It's such a great injustice that they can spend such relatively short time with us.

 

[SereneOne]

I am sorry for the loss of your beloved pet.

 

[Boo'sMom]

I'm so sorry

 

[kellyg403]

Dawn...I am very sorry that Jude is gone.

I know you were a wonderful and loving family for him. Let that help you find the peace in his passing. He was loved and loved in return.

Kelly

 

[Smileybug]

Dawn, I'm so sorry.... But I do have to thank you for sharing him with us. Before he became sick your stories of him always made me smile. He was such a Regal little guy.

 

[bballmom56]

I'm so sorry Dawn

 

[DawnCt1]

I have read each and everyone of all of your posts, and I can't thank you enough for the kindness and sensitivity that you all have shown. I thought last night and today would be easier. He is at peace. Because he was so stoic and strong, and I was hopeful that the medication was holding the cancer in check, we thought he had a longer time with us. Those of you who had been through this before knew that wasn't the case, and you did tell me a couple of days ago. I was not ready to act, but please don't think that I didn't "hear" you. We did. Yesterday, it was clear that there was no good way for this to end. There was just a better alternative. "C" pointed out to me, that what we thought was a distended bladder, was actually a solid tumor. TCC is an awful disease.
Anyway, today isn't easier. Its harder. I was careful how I turned in bed, as usual, so I wouldn't disturb him, he wasn't there. This morning I emptied out the food that I cooked for him, packed away his dishes, hung his picture over my kitchen desk but yet as DH and I had breakfast, we half expected him to come to the table and ask to go out. DS#1 told me yesterday,, "we should never get an older dog again". I love the "we", he doesn't live here anymore, but this is his "home" and "our dog" will always be "their dog". My feeling? It was a privilege to have Jude and if we made him happy for 3 and a half years, so much the better. He made us ten times happier. His vet told me when he was diagnosed; The worst owners, and the dogs you can't get near live forever. The best owners and the best dogs have the worse prognosis." I don't know about the best owner part, but I can sure vouch for the best dog part. I will keep myself busy today, cleaning stuff that doesn't need to be cleaned as a distraction but I will be looking for him out of the corner of my eye for a very long time. Again, thank you all.

 

[DawnCt1]

I'm so sorry Dawn, to hear about Jude passing. That deep bond you and he shared will live on through memories. Jude was your loyal faithful friend and you were the same for Jude. He was a part of the whole family and love shined through from all that came to know him. Your loss is immense and again, I am just so sorry.

I love the picture you posted and when you are feeling up to it I would love to see the picture where Jude is on your bed posing, like he did so well!

I'll be thinking about you and your family and praying for some strength in the coming days. Peace.

Jude didn't have a "dog bed". This was his bed and he let us use it too. He loved posing. "C" told me yesterday that he loved 'showing'. I didn't know him then.
The groomer always told me that he loved the grooming table. He was so good that she would let him just stay lose in the shop while she was working on other dogs. If the table was 'down', he would jump up on it and sit.
I think that the lesson in all of this, is, that it is still, never be afraid to an adopt an older dog. While we have to let go sooner than we would have ever liked, be like a dog. Live in the moment and enjoy the time you have.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Oh no Dawn, I am so deeply sorry to hear about this loss to you and your family.

PS - Jude looks so regal on that bed... like he's a royal taking visitors, sweet. Was the bear next to him on the bead his bear? My DS12 has had a bear exactly like that one since being a baby. It's name is, no surprise "Beary".

 

[disneybound2010]

Dawn, I am so so sorry for your family's loss. It has been almost 12 years since the loss of my little boy,Corkie, and I still tear up at times thinking about him. Pets aren't just pets, they are family, your children. Take all the time you need to grieve and let the emotions come as they do. Jude will always be stamped on your heart.


"Heaven's Doggy Door"

My best friend closed his eyes last night,
As his head was in my hand.
The doctors said he was in pain,
And it was hard for him to stand.
The thoughts that scurried through my head,
As I cradled him in my arms,
Were of his younger puppy years,
And Oh....his many charms.
Today there was no gentle nudge
With an intense "I love you" gaze,
Only a heart that's filled with tears
Remembering our joy filled days.
But an Angel just appeared to me,
And he said, "You should cry no more,
GOD also loves our canine friends,
He's installed a doggy door!"

(Author Unknown)

 

[robinb]

I'm so sorry, Dawn. {{hugs}}

 

[DawnCt1]

Oh no Dawn, I am so deeply sorry to hear about this loss to you and your family.

PS - Jude looks so regal on that bed... like he's a royal taking visitors, sweet. Was the bear next to him on the bead his bear? My DS12 has had a bear exactly like that one since being a baby. It's name is, no surprise "Beary".

Its "Pooh", and yes, every stuffed animal in the house became his. When we got him, he came with a little red stuffed lobster. I have it on the shelf in the kitchen above his picture. He loved carrying stuffed toys, and never destroyed them. His "aunt Annie" would have ripped anything to shreds in a second. I remember being thrilled with Vermont Chew Toys because one lasted 10 days. Not Jude. He never left a tooth mark. Just carried and licked them.

 

[perdidobay]

Yes, the next few days, heck weeks will be hard. But you can be sure when the vet mentioned best dogs/best owners, you do qualify

 

[hentob]

Very, very sad, Dawn.

My dog died almost 5 years ago, and I still think about him daily. I understand your bond and my heart breaks for you