My dog Jedi
I really loved that dog.
I got him right before my 16th birthday as a birthday present from my parents. My dad said they picked him because he was climbing all over his brothers and sisters trying to be seen.
From the get go we loved eachother so much. I never had to have a leash on him because he was always content just to follow where I was going. So much so that one time my dad used him as an illustration at church, and when he put him on the stage, he pooped! :) It was so funny!
I took him everywhere with me. In my purse, in his little doggie purse (which he LOVED). He just liked to be with me. We moved from apartment to apartment, then I came back home. Then he moved with me again when I got married. I had him in my first house, when I was pregnant.
He was with me through hard break ups, being in love, trips, good times, bad times... I mean 9 years is a long time to have a dog. It feels like he was just always there. That one constant over time... He was a really good dog, yes he had some issues just like every other dog, but he was a really good dog. Sweet and loving. Not yappy. Never nipped. He was just a great dog.
And now he's not here.
Jon took him today because I knew I couldn't do it. When I found out he was on his way, I cried so hard I left work. I know, totally embarassing, but this dog was like a member of our family. A smelly more hairy member, but I really loved that dog.
Jon let him run around the park before he took him and was actually nice to him, go figure (jon and Jedi have never been chums). He even cried. The only thing is they wouldn't let him go back there, as they said people freak out and cry too much. The lady was really nice and Jedi liked her Jon said. He was comfortable and wagging his little tiny tail.
He had a luxating patella in both his back legs. He has been hobbling around on just 3 legs for almost a year now. He is getting less and less mobile and just spends most of the time sitting on the couch because it hurts him to move too much. He couldn't go on walks anymore, he couldn't run and play. He even gave up chasing cats out the backyard. His leg that was at a stage 3 was getting worse, which would mean he was about to not really be able to use either one of his back legs. His deterioration was beyond surgery or even glucose shots.... I know that he was in pain and it was going to get worse, which is why we decided to put him down now. Before he got to the point where he couldn't even hobble over to his food bowl.
But I already miss him so much...
It makes me never want to get another animal again because it hurts so much when they are gone.
I feel like a blubbering idiot, but unless you've had an animal for a long period of time that you really loved, you'll never understand. I've literally been crying almost all day. I didn't really have a moment with him to say bye. I just held him for awhile when he came over to me this morning. I sat there petting him and telling him what a good dog he has been and that I love him...
So anyways, my dog Jedi is gone. He was put to sleep this afternoon.
He lived a really great life and was very loved.
I got him right before my 16th birthday as a birthday present from my parents. My dad said they picked him because he was climbing all over his brothers and sisters trying to be seen.
From the get go we loved eachother so much. I never had to have a leash on him because he was always content just to follow where I was going. So much so that one time my dad used him as an illustration at church, and when he put him on the stage, he pooped! :) It was so funny!
I took him everywhere with me. In my purse, in his little doggie purse (which he LOVED). He just liked to be with me. We moved from apartment to apartment, then I came back home. Then he moved with me again when I got married. I had him in my first house, when I was pregnant.
He was with me through hard break ups, being in love, trips, good times, bad times... I mean 9 years is a long time to have a dog. It feels like he was just always there. That one constant over time... He was a really good dog, yes he had some issues just like every other dog, but he was a really good dog. Sweet and loving. Not yappy. Never nipped. He was just a great dog.
And now he's not here.
Jon took him today because I knew I couldn't do it. When I found out he was on his way, I cried so hard I left work. I know, totally embarassing, but this dog was like a member of our family. A smelly more hairy member, but I really loved that dog.
Jon let him run around the park before he took him and was actually nice to him, go figure (jon and Jedi have never been chums). He even cried. The only thing is they wouldn't let him go back there, as they said people freak out and cry too much. The lady was really nice and Jedi liked her Jon said. He was comfortable and wagging his little tiny tail.
He had a luxating patella in both his back legs. He has been hobbling around on just 3 legs for almost a year now. He is getting less and less mobile and just spends most of the time sitting on the couch because it hurts him to move too much. He couldn't go on walks anymore, he couldn't run and play. He even gave up chasing cats out the backyard. His leg that was at a stage 3 was getting worse, which would mean he was about to not really be able to use either one of his back legs. His deterioration was beyond surgery or even glucose shots.... I know that he was in pain and it was going to get worse, which is why we decided to put him down now. Before he got to the point where he couldn't even hobble over to his food bowl.
But I already miss him so much...
It makes me never want to get another animal again because it hurts so much when they are gone.
I feel like a blubbering idiot, but unless you've had an animal for a long period of time that you really loved, you'll never understand. I've literally been crying almost all day. I didn't really have a moment with him to say bye. I just held him for awhile when he came over to me this morning. I sat there petting him and telling him what a good dog he has been and that I love him...
So anyways, my dog Jedi is gone. He was put to sleep this afternoon.
He lived a really great life and was very loved.
Labels: Jedi
posted by Des at
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
10 Comments:
i've never been attached to any animal, and i know this may sound weird, but now that i have a kid, i can understand a little bit better how it might feel to lose a pet. i'm so sorry des! i'm praying that God would comfort you and that you will always remember the good times you had with jedi. he sure was cute!
oh you left out my favorite of lyric and jedi
but seriously
dee...my heart hurts with you...nomatter how much smelly boy always wanted to somehow sit next to me...noone ever argued because he was a part of you...he came with the Dee package and we loved him too...because you did...i love you! if you need anything call...tiffani also its a new season... many beloved pets are passing on...like they are saying its done...you can move on ... love you.
I love you, Des. I've been crying this evening also. It's hard, and I am not that crazy about dogs. Jedi just has a lot of history with us. He's been through a lot of "life" with the whole family. Wow. It's really hard to believe.
You have to know that you did the right thing for him. He was miserable. But, I have to admit, he WAS cute!
AWW destiny!! i am so sorry!1 I lost my dog last year and i was a reck!!I know what you mean about never having another pet again. I feel the same way!!
thinking of you!!
Hey Des, I know your pain and It will get better. He is now free of pain and running around in Heaven with Jesus, God and the Holy Spirit. I know you loved him and he was a sweetie pie.
Love ya,
Jodie
And now I'm crying. It's not stupid to cry over a pet. I've lost 2 pets. I lost Gucci, Mabrie's old dog, and Belle, a dog I had had since I was 6. Gucci was hard because she was my only friend for a while. Mabrie gave her to me when she moved up to Chicago and I was moving back to Houston. Charlie was either working or going to school non stop and Gucci was my best friend. Belle was hard because I had her SO long. Even though neither of those dogs had to be put to sleep I totally know what you are going through. I'm so sorry!
Mercedes
I think I feel the same way about Cooper. Chloe was hard to give away but Cooper is our baby. The other day he got out and was gone for 3 hours and it really upset me. Dogs have a special way of getting into our hearts. Jedi was a cool dog and I will miss him.
Okay, you finally got me-I cried! Franky, my younger dog has gotten out in my parents neighborhood & the first time he did (on Thanksgiving this past year) I balled at the thought of not finding him. Sometimes I will cry thinking about Charley passing but then I remember he's only 3 & I need to enjoy him while he's here. I never thought I would be SO attached to my pups, but they were my babies before Z & they're still very much are! I hope you are feeling better today. I like the picture Jodie painted about him being in Heaven with Jesus-all dogs go to Heaven, right?! :)
i am so so sorry Des. I don't know what it is like to love an animal so much but I know how much you loved him. Maybe it's time for baby #2... serah
Des,
My heart hurt for you when I read this! I hate that Jedi is gone. You did the right thing!
I love you so much!
-Maba
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