~ Jax ~ by Rhiannon
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We adopted Jax when he was a year old. He had been brought up in a dysfunctional environment ... spent most of his life in a cage. When we brought him home, it took three days just for him to be comfortable coming out of his kennel. Slowly, but surely, he became part of the family, and got comfortable with our other Sheltie, Abigail. Although he remained shy and a bit nervous, he bonded very closely with me, and would never leave my side. He even had his own pillow on my bed. :-) Jax had the softest fur of any Sheltie I had. We went on to get two more Shelties, and he was naturally the leader of the "pack." :-)
Thursday morning, Jax managed to get out of our fence in the backyard ... the gate had not been latched securely, and he slipped through. Something must have gotten his attention across the road, and he was hit by a car right in front of our house. He did not suffer ... he was small, only 23 lbs. at best, and the impact had to have killed him instantly. A police officer had taken him, before I even got a chance to see him ... for that, I am thankful ... I only want to remember him as he was ... beautiful, loyal, a joy to play with and always the happiest to see me when I came home with licks and kisses. I will miss him so much.
Comments (45)
AngelicaB
I am so sorry for your beautiful dog Jax.
shesa
Oh, what a sweetheart- I'm truly sorry for your loss.
MedTran39
Sooooo sorry! I know what it's like to lose a devoted pet! Beautiful picture of Jax!
eres
I'm so sorry for you... and Jax...
Arturzinho
I am really sorry for you. Jax was a very beautiful dog.
squeeka
Huge hugs... a pet is a hard thing to lose and especially one like Jax. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I'm glad you will be able to remember him as he was :) hugz~jen :)
macelene
So sorry to hear this. We had a cat put to sleep, by a very insensative vet as what we heard in his final moment from the back was not comforting, on Father's Day and the pain is still very much there. I know you are hurting. Take care.
brycek
Big hugs! Truly sorry that you have lost your Jax!! He was a beautiful Sheltie!!!
1010
Losing one of our animal friends does leave such a void. My heart still aches after 3 years of losing my Barney. He sure was a pretty dog.
antje
I'm so sorry for your loss :o( It's always so heartbreaking when we loose a pet :o( A Big Hug - Antje
linwhite
Oh, I'm so sorry. My heart goes out to you. He's such a beauty, too.
Ranai
Oh hon! I am so sorry. Losing a pet is like losing a member of our family, one of our children. He was a beautiful soul! I lost a full size collie a few years back in the same way. It truly is heartbreaking. Kiss your other dogs more for Jax. {{{hugs, Rhi}}}
sackrat
I am very sorry for your loss,.......I have had to see two dear friends(cats)put down,..........but this was in extreme old age. To paraphrase the words of Abraham Lincoln,....."I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost",.............Jax was avery handsome boy. Know that you have the heartfelt sympathy of all in this community,........sackrat.
Pen_Is_Envy
OMG Rhi I'm crying with you. I had a collie once and loved him so much I never thought I could love another dog. Then Oscar came into our lives 3 years ago, and he's just overwhelming. When he goes (I hope a VERY long time from now), it will destroy me, this I know. I feel every ounce of pain with you and cannot express the depth of my grief (despite my ramblings here). I am truly and so so sorry, hon. :(
hstewarth
I am sorry to here this and this story is one my greatest fears with my baby. He is such a nice looking dog - what a sad story. Sorry about your lost.
Jenai21
Oh my...I'm crying now...I am so sorry for your loss...I know from personal experience that losing a beloved pet is like losing a close member of your family...again I'm sorry for your loss and I'm sure Jax had a wonderful life with you and is now in a higher place watching over you with the same love and decication he watched you with in life...Jenn
SK2Design
I join everyone else with my tears for you and your loss, Rhi. I'm so deeply, deeply sorry to hear about your baby, and know the pain of what it is to lose a member of the family like that. I only pray that the fond memories you have of the time spent with Jax will help ease your pain a little, as well as the knowledge that you gave him so much love and such a happy home. Bless you, my friend. (((HUGS)))
Ravnheart
Oh hon I am so sorry:( My thoughts are with you sweetie! huge hugs!!
LordHyperion
The loss of a loving friend like Jax certainly does make itself felt. I went through four years of military service and did some of the hardest, most emotionally trying things I had ever experienced. And when I had to return home to put my old golden retriever down (He was suffering from old age), I freely admit I wailed like a child. I loved that dog. I feel for your loss and wish you the best.
MistDragon
Sorry for your loss hugs
Irish
This is such a loving tribute and brought tears to my eyes at your loss. Animals are our guardian angels and when one slips through and away, we feel a great loss. Truly a beauty!
dido6
Will be thinking of you! I know how much a part of the family a pet can be. hugs to you
Pliadian
I'm so sorry:o( A wonderful tribute to a loving and sweet Jax.Take Care.
stoffel
Im so sorry for your loss. Hes such a beauty. A Big Hugs
ScarlettWoman
Isn't it funny that the love of an animal can change our lives, make us feel purposeful and special? We always think that we are good for them, and we are, but in a much bigger way they are good for us. The simple love and trust they give is an unbeliveable gift that has been bestowed only on the persons that are most important to them. Jax was so lucky to have someone in his life that cared so deeply for him. I am so sad for you and Jax, and although I have never had to endure this pain, I can most certainly imagine it. Please put your mind to rest and your heart at ease, for most assuredly, Jax is in a happy place where he can romp and play. My thoughts are with you both ~ Cindy
Berserk
I know how you feel. Once i lost my pet too (a parrot) in a similar way, it is really sad. hugs
u-woman
I am so sorry and feel your pain. Sending a warm hug.
DCArt
I am also a sheltie owner and lover, and can understand how you must feel. Words can't express the sympathies I send to you. (((hugs)))
Vampir3Princess
Awww :-( This is both a happy and sad story... The first part talks a lot about the ultra magical and sweet feelings you have inside and about the fantastic person I'm sure you are... Congratulations! you should be proud of what you did with Jax, I'm sure he was the most happy dog during the time he spent with you :-) I know his loss hurts and the emptiness he left is big... but you should know that wherever he is now, he's saying "Thank you for taking care of me while I was with you" :-) Big Big Hugs to you Lady Rhi
jadedjane
Oh Rhi, I am so sorry. I lost Savannah in much the same way 4 years ago. She was still alive when we got to her, so we to had see her before I signed her redemption paperwork, and had her put to sleep (which didn't feel very redeeming). She would never have recovered. The girls and I fell to pieces right there at the vet-ER. I am so glad you didn't have to see Jax that way. He is a such a gorgeous creature, it really is best that you remember him that way. we had made a plaster mold of her paw print one summer afternoon, and I found again it about a year after she had passed away, and took it to have it bronzed. The girls wrote a poem about her, and its now engraved, and hanging in our family room. I hope your pain is eased quickly, and you find peace in knowing that what life he had with you was full of love and companionship. XOXO Jane.