Since January 2007, my loyal service dog named Jag was joyful with me and my family. Last Christmas, he got sick from eating a cheese cracker which my husband mistakenly gave. Next morning, Jag did not moved or gotten up for pee or poops but he still breathed well. My husband and I were concerned about him. We took him to the Vet and had him observed and tested including X-Ray and blood test. Everything was normal, that made me being puzzled and suspected of something missing about Jag’s health. My guts told me something was missing in his health. The vet assumed that Jag had brain tumor. It made me saddened and heartbroken to hear that my wonderful dog had a brain tumor. I hate the tumor…
…My husband carried Jag to the vet for his first examination and he made him feeling comfortable…
… After being diagnosed with his brain tumor, Jag came home and rested in his bed…
A few months ago after being diagnosed with his brain tumor, Jag finally got better when he continued to take his medicines. My husband, two sons, and I were happy to see him getting well. He was almost back to his happy playful self. He would walk to the mailbox with my husband without a leash and sit and wait for us by the door if either one of us would leave the room.
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… My husband and Jag …
… Me and Jag …
Until recently, Jag got ill again. His medicines were out but we were supposed to place order for more medicines. We had to stretch our money and we were stuck with that. His battle with cancer was going so well. I could not imagine how I could feel about him, I could not stand being alone without him.
On May 2nd, Monday, Jag become thinner and he refused to eat any foods. My husband and I tried everything, but I felt that I failed him. I noticed that Jag cried painfully and he suffered awfully. My husband told me that it was time to give him rest in peace. He had to put his other dogs down before when they were in pain. As a natural cowboy at heart, my husband always had a way with animals but still his words made me mad quietly without showing him my anger but I had no choice because Jag needed to go home with God. I texted my two sons to come home and say their last words to Jag before my husband and I took him to the vet. One young son did not want to go with us and stayed at home, another son came with us to the vet.
I went into the vet, I suddenly cried and I knew that I was not ready to let my Jag go. My husband carried Jag in the room and put him on the examination table. I realized that Jag was ready to go home with the Lord. To me, I was not ready to let him go.. I wish that I could have kept him in my arms but I could not.
While standing, I was emotionally pacing in the room and cried a lots. I could not hold my breath; it was hard. My husband and one of my sons told me to let Jag go because they knew that Jag suffered a lot in pain. I continued to cry loudly, I did not care if other clients outside heard me crying or not. The vet and nurse came in and my husband signed the form for the permission to put Jag to sleep. Continually, I cried and cried.
While standing and watching my Jag, two people were giving him a shot. My husband and son joined me crying together. Jag finally took a shot…
I thought that I really hate the tumors, I figured out how he got his brain tumor. I saw Jag calming down and sleeping with his eyes opened. He finally died at 2:33pm. I cried a lots and I wanted to scream. Jag was gone…
In my memories, I found Jag as a puppy in 2007 when I lost another dog on the same day. So I taught him to stand next to me firmly like he was an army soldier. He also understood my signing vocabulary such as sitting, eating, etc. Really, my Jag was a special dog to protect, honor, and respect me while living with me and my sons for 9 years. He easily barked loudly when I introduced my ex boyfriends to him. Jag disliked them until he finally approved of one boyfriend (he’s my current husband).
My Special Dog Jag
… Jag …
January 24, 2007 – May 2, 2016
It was not fair that Jag suffered a lots, it was a little selfish of me to not let him go. However, Jag wanted to go home peacefully. I never understood why he had to go and left me empty. Jag was supposed to be 10 years old next January 2017 but he was gone. In my last words, I love and miss my Jag so much. I believe that Jag is here around our home, watching me and my family in his spirit. I will always carry a special place for him in my heart. He was to me the most special dog in the world. We love you Jag, and we will see you in heaven. We hope you have fun playing fetch with Jesus.
Aww what a sweet dog! I can tell how much he means to you.
So sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is hard.
So sorry for your loss. It sounds like Jag was a wonderful dog.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know all too well how hard it is to lose a beloved pet. They really do become part of the family.
I am so sorry and I know how you feel. I lost a ver precious cat in February to a rare cancer. I still cry and miss him so much. Losing a pet is very very difficult. Our other cat still cries because he misses is buddy so much.
Jag looked adorable. I am sorry for your loss.
That’s heartbreaking. At least he is in a better place now and he is no longer suffering from all the pain that he used to feel when he was dealing with the cancer. I am sorry you had to go through with all of this though. Dogs are indeed special and will remain in our hearts forever.
I am sorry about what happened. Or what must happen. I know that Jag left some good memories for you and that’s the only thing you need to prove that he lived, so keep them as part of your everyday life.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what it must be like to lose a member of your family like that. <3
I’m so sorry for your loss! He sounds like a wonderful do and companion.
Im so sorry for your loss, Jag seemed like a lovely partner! Im sure life will smile back on you! =) hang in there!
This is so sad, but I think he is happy now.
Aww how sad, so sorry to hear about poor Jag. I can’t even imagine how hard it must be, he was obviously a big part of your family.
What a sweet dog. It is so hard losing a pet. Dogs are part of the family 🙁 So sorry for your loss…
Jag was adorable <3 I can't imagine life without our furry friends.
OMG Can’t believe this story! So sorry about all this! He was a special dog indeed! My god now im sad!
I’m very sorry for your loss. It’s always hard losing a pet. What a wonderful story too. Very heartfelt.
I’m so sorry for you and your family. He seems like such a sweet dog. I had to put our dog down a few years ago and it was a horrible time but it was the best thing for him. You guys will get through it <3
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I’m so sorry for your loss. It is hard to see a loved one go.
It breaks my heart about losing such a wonderful Dog! I know the pain and heartache of losing a dog that is much loved. My prayers go out to you and know that Jag is at peace in heaven!
I’m so sorry. I know what a hard decision it was and how sad you are. I had to do the same thing for my dog Patches last September. Hugs to you and your family.
I have a 2 yr old dog.. And every time I listen to people describing to the pain their dog had to undergo and the event of putting them down, completely scares me. I wish my dog would live up to my age.
But then I realise, that it’s better that he dies before me because if he is in pain while I am alive, I can still help him and take care of him. I can’t do that if I die before he does. And the fact that there will be no one to love him and take care of him if I die, makes me believe that it’s for the better.
Hi there, Jag. Rest in peace and be in a place where you will never feel that pain anymore. You’ve been loved so much.
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my baby last year and she was my heart and soul. After a year I thought it would be easier. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sigh…a loss is a loss whether animal or people. As long as you formed a bond it is never easy to let go