Jake's in Trouble

Sending prayers, hugs and healing thoughts your way.

Oh Hilary, I'm just now catching this thread! Sending many, many good thoughts and prayers out to sweet little Jake, and to you and Bryan (and Miss Betsy) as well.

I'm so very sorry. Sending prayers for you and Jake.

Hillary - I'm crossing my fingers and hoping for the best. Sending many good thoughts for you, Brian and Mr. Jake.

I'm just catching this thread. My prayers go out for you and Jake. I hope all goes well with the vet this morning.

My sweet prince is gone, at least his body is. He will live within me forever. His heart was strong and his eyes bright until the end, but he had zero reflexes. The vet said we could either give him prednisone to see if that would restore some mobility or, if an xray of his spine suggested it, do back surgery. In either case he would have to be catheterized indefinitely to empty his bladder. That wasn't the essence of Jake's life. Jake was all about joy and fun and following his mum everywhere with those extra big paws. I couldn't have him live like that so I let him go. Gawd it hurts. I guess the pain is proportionate to the love.

Run free, my boyfriend. Go and eat as much poop as you want and hump your socks off. I'll never forget the ride we had together.

I am sorry, Hilary. He had such a wonderful life with you.

oh Hillary - I had so hoped for a better outcome for Jake today. I'm so sorry to hear this news, and am sending some comfort and strength your way. Here's to Jake running free at the Bridge, and remaining in your heart.

I've been waiting and praying so anxiously for a hopeful update and so hoped not to read this news. My heart goes out to you, your hubby, Jake's partner-in-adventure Betsy and all the Pugpillow gang. I am so very sorry. I am just so glad that his final years brought him to you and a life that made up for any neglect he had suffered previously. You were the most brilliant and wonderful mum to him (and all your kids) Hilary, and I am in awe and inspired by what you have done. Loving and heartfelt condolences.

A candle burns bright in Australia to show him his way to the bridge.

Thinking of you and Jake. Peg

A candle is burning in Maryland to light the way for Jake.

pugpillow wrote:I guess the pain is proportionate to the love.

I think that says it all.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace Jake.

A candle is lit in New Hampshire...Hugs to all of you!!!

A bunch of candles are lit in Toronto for the California Boy. Run free, Jake.

I know it wasn't an easy decision and I'll be thinking about you. RIP Jake.

((hugs)) for you and your family. Rest peacefully Jake.

I sent this to Byron, and he is going to post Jakes video tonight. Here's what he wrote:


I will need your help tonight, there is a really funny vid we have of jake I want to post on there…it’s the one of him air-humping…I think it says a lot about what you need to be happy

Oh no... I know it isn't much, but Jake's happiest years were with you until the end.

A candle is lit in Alaska for the surfer-dude pug, Jake...

I am so sorry. His story always had a special place in my heart. A candle will burn brightly in Sacramento tonight.

Hilary, I'm so sorry to see that Jake didn't come home with you. We will light a candle for him tonight.