saddlebum Posted November 2, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) Yesterday I had to say Goodbye to my old friend Jake. Jake was more than just a dog to me. He was my closest Buddie. Very rarely was he not at my side no matter were I went, unless I was off somewhere on my venture, going to work or flying somewhere. (Although I had plans in the works to build a miniature replica of a horse trailer so he could go with me on some of my venture trips). Even then, as soon as I was home I only got to sit down on the couch for a few minutes, before he would open the closet door collect my shoes and leash dropping them one by one on the floor in front of me as though to say I owed him a walk, because I had gone someplace without him. If I tried to avoid the obvious hint He would grab me by the arm and pull me off the couch onto my feet. If something was not right with one of the grand children or the cats were getting into something they shouldn't He was always quick to come and let me know (guess you could say he was a bit of a tattle tail (tale). I got up this morning expecting him to be at my feet all excited to only be greeted with stillness and loneliness for my old Buddie instead of a wet tongue slap across the face as I opened my eyes, ( I never did figure out how he knew to be there just as I opened them, not a minute too soon nor a minute too late, Regardless of what time I woke up). Later this morning as I went out to the corner store, it felt odd walking towards the truck as I exited the store and did not see his familiar smiling Airedale face looking out over the steering wheel at me through the windshield as he sat in the drivers seat patiently waiting for me as was his way. We had twelve great years together and as is typical with the Airedale breed he was an energetic puppy right up to the last few weeks of his life. Rest in peace Jake I am going to miss you. Edited December 13, 2014 by saddlebum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale124 Posted November 2, 2014 Share #2 Posted November 2, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss. They say dogs are mans best friend for a good reason, and it sounds very appropriate in your case as well. Dale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill in mn Posted November 2, 2014 Share #3 Posted November 2, 2014 I know what you mean by your best friend. I said I don't want another dog because it's so hard to say good by ,So Hard. Well we have another dog 63 lb. black lab female and she is a bright light everyday .Funny how time heals but you never forget any of them .Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted November 2, 2014 Share #4 Posted November 2, 2014 also sorry for your loss.....those darn dogs sure are great friends. hope you find another friend...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted November 2, 2014 Share #5 Posted November 2, 2014 sorry for your loss.......loosing your best friend is never easy..........this helped when my old girl passed on and hopefully it will help you https://rainbowsbridge.com/poem.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted November 2, 2014 Share #6 Posted November 2, 2014 Sorry for your loss Ben! Yes, they are not just animals or pets, they are a part of the family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted November 2, 2014 Share #7 Posted November 2, 2014 We tend to be more passionate to our pets then our own family. I feel your pain my friend. Keep him in your heart. And he will live forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted November 2, 2014 Share #8 Posted November 2, 2014 Yep, I will miss him as well,,,,, when you would come over and spend some time, Jake was there to keep an eye on you and make sure I got him some water, even the last time you two were here and he was getting ready to go elsewhere. I thought it was kind of nice,,, I sometimes thought to get a dog, but didn't because I wouldn't be able to look after him proper, so then there was Jake to help fill the void a bit,,, gonna miss him some, he had a way of 'talking' to ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbjman Posted November 2, 2014 Share #9 Posted November 2, 2014 I used to have a black lab named Eli that went a lot of places with me. He even locked me out of my own pickup truck once at a gas station when he put them big paws up on the window ledge and pressed the lock knob down. Good memories. When he died at 12, we said 'no more dogs' but a few months later we had female lab mix puppy. If you are a dog person, you are a dog person. When it's time, you'll be ready to find a new companion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted November 2, 2014 Share #10 Posted November 2, 2014 Sorry to hear of the loss. Pets become members of the family. Don & Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightrider1300 Posted November 3, 2014 Share #11 Posted November 3, 2014 I know the feeling you have... recently we had a golden retriever of 14 yrs pass...I had a bluetick coon dog that i got when i was 13 and when he died i was 26 and I cried for 3 days ... http://youtu.be/5t2aL79_2e4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaharly Posted November 3, 2014 Share #12 Posted November 3, 2014 Really terribly sorry for your loss. I'm definitely going to get my dog's trailer done for sure now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted November 3, 2014 Share #13 Posted November 3, 2014 I know how you feel. Dogs are our best friends, they make us be human at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted November 3, 2014 Share #14 Posted November 3, 2014 Sorry to hear you lost your buddy Ben. His memory will warm your heart forever. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motiv Posted November 3, 2014 Share #15 Posted November 3, 2014 We suffered the same loss this September, I feel your pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted November 3, 2014 Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and words. Today the house really felt empty. I am a dog person and will have another Dog one day as I have always had dogs from the day I was born. However at the moment I am no hurry as I need time to get over Jake as he and I had an extra special bond that with the exception of the dog I grew up with as a kid exceeded that of all My previous dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastwood Posted November 3, 2014 Share #17 Posted November 3, 2014 I am sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved Ben. You wrote so lovingly about him. I just suffered the loss of my beloved Gizmo in October. I attached a picture of him asleep in his bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted November 3, 2014 I am sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved Ben. You wrote so lovingly about him. I just suffered the loss of my beloved Gizmo in October. I attached a picture of him asleep in his bed. I am sorry for you and your loss as well as all the others who have suffered losses recently. And again thank you for your sympathy as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drews Posted November 3, 2014 Share #19 Posted November 3, 2014 Sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted November 3, 2014 Share #20 Posted November 3, 2014 Ben, very sorry for your loss. Take care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paysaw Posted November 3, 2014 Share #21 Posted November 3, 2014 Sorry for your loss Ben.I met him too and he was a very nice doggy. I have dogs too and I do understand how you feel . Remember his fond memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tooch Posted November 3, 2014 Share #22 Posted November 3, 2014 Sorry, to hear this Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comingbackdown Posted November 4, 2014 Share #23 Posted November 4, 2014 So sorry. Man's best friend indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted November 5, 2014 Share #24 Posted November 5, 2014 Ben.... we are sorry you have lost your faithful companion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickhandle2 Posted November 5, 2014 Share #25 Posted November 5, 2014 Ben, sorry for the loss of your little buddy. Some say they are just pets but those of us that have experienced the great companionship of a four legged friend or friends know they are a special part of the family. I know exactly how you feel having gone through the pain a couple times myself, our two dogs now are getting up there and Tammie and I know that time is winding down on one of them, but he still meets you with his tail wagging and expects to be right beside you on the couch so he knows where you are and where you will be going. As other have said the memories stay with you. Take care. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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