I loving memory of Bobble in the bluebells by Graphixa
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...of Jake (AKA Bobble).
Last week I had to make the most heart breaking decision of my life, to have my companion of eight and a half years put to sleep, after suffering from six grande mal seizures in a row.
Jake was diagnosed with epilepsy two years ago and was on medication from that time. Up until three weeks ago I believed it was under control. On Thursday 5th of April Jake had his first fit, which was quickly followed by five others (known as a "storm") that completely exhausted him. He was rushed to the vets and over the next week and a half did not recover from the post fit effects, despite every attempt to help him.
After dozens of tests, and hours of discussion with the vet, the diagnosis was given as either brain damage or a brain tumor. Either way his chance of recovery was estimated at 2% or less. At this point the decision was made to release him from his pain.
At 12.15 p.m. GMT on 16/04/2007 I held Jake as the vet administered a dose of anaesthetic to put him to sleep, gently stroking his head, telling how much I loved him, and reasuring him that everything would be ok and at last he would be released from his pain.
Jake will always be remembered by everyone who's life he touched from being the nutty "Mr Mookey", through to being the loving companion to us all.
Although my heart is broken, I know the best decision was made for him, and I know he will come back to visit and keep an eye on us all.
I love you Bobble, rest in peace.
Lee xxxx
Comments (6)
alhak
a lovely shot of your gorgeous dog...i know how hard that is to do..my german shepherd had trouble standing and i kept putting it off till one day she just could no longer stand at all...selfish i know, but after 13 years of loyal and great friendship we took our last ride in the car together...my thoughts are with you...
Paul Francis
You can see he loves you. We had to make the same decision a while back for our Samson, a 15 year-old German Shepherd. I can still see my wife's tears washing his face as he slipped away. He'll understand that you did it for him.
nikolais
my heart is with you and him,the wonderful border. see him at Rainbow Bridge.
kathym
sigh At least you were there for him ... when my best friend finally closed her eyes - I was 900 miles away. She was the smartest dog I'd ever met - part sheppard - part pincher .. 100 pounds of energy and love .. killed by an overdose of rabbies vacination medicine. Once the pain subsides (and it does eventually) .. perhaps there will be room in your heart for another little one. Hang in there.
rainbows
My thoughts reach out to you, my heart is with you. Such a beautiful dog, you shall meet again, he will be forever... in your heart. Take care of you. Diane.
FurNose
I just came across that image, when I browsed your phantastic gallery and it pulled a string in my heart immediately. I my self as a great animal lover since childhood (though I had mainly cats so far) have experienced the death of a beloved animal many times, and it struck me hard every time (it does even today). Some of the losses I had where accidents, but others included decisions you described above, and they're never easy! Now that it is over 14 years, since you lost Jake, I'm sure you remember him still and maybe there sometimes still is some sadness, but I hope the pain has left. Jake sure was a phantastic fellow!
Graphixa
Jake was a real character and truly made our lives complete. At the time his loss was like a wilderness, but as you say over time the pain goes and the memories linger on.
Since Jake's passing we have lost another dog Milo, who like his predecessor was a completer nutter, but more of a challenge as he was a rescue dog. We have also lost three cats in that time, two to old age and one to a car accident. All of these loses were devastating, and you think 'never again', but as the months pass you miss those furry faces and you crumble to the inevitability of having another bundle of fluff in your life.
We again now have a 'holy trinity' of 2 cats and a dog and we enjoy every minute of their time with us, knowing that eventually we will experience the same loss, but fond memories.
Graf.