Jewel ... 4/18/2000 - 3/11/2014 - Page 1

I've been trying to get on here for a couple of days now to post this, but every time I find myself at a loss for words. My sweet Jewel has been declining for a couple of weeks now. About a month ago she quit eating and was starting to have a very difficult time with stairs and such, so I thought it might happen then, but she bounced back - started eating, moving around well, even began dragging her toys out all throughout the house again. However that didn't last long. I went over there yesterday, and she looks like she's gained weight, until you get your hands on her. She's growing bony, and seems very fragile and weak, like she is just withering away. She won't eat - though I did manage to get her to eat some bacon last night... she can barely get up, let alone do the stairs to make it outside. My mom has made the decision that I've been dreading, and they've made the phone call. This coming Tuesday, my sweet puppygirl will take her final breath. The vet will come to their house, and I'm going to try and be there with her. Part of me hopes she passes on her own before that. I feel very helpless that I can't save her this time. It just sucks all the way around. It's just not fair... I wish they could live forever!

She has been the best dog. It was right around my 8th birthday when we brought her home, as a 6 or 8 week old puppy. I remember being SO jealous of her, because my best friend wanted to play with her more than me, LOL. There was a big hill in our backyard, that my friend and I used to roll down, and puppy Jewel would chase us as we did so. So much fun with that pup! She was a year old when my parents split up, and I can't even remember how many times I wrapped my arms around her and bawled into her fur. She was there when I got Dallas... and she was there when I lost Dallas. She was also there when I got Cheyanne, my kitty, and shocked us all with how she cared for her... even tried to nurse her. They've been the best of friends since, and it will be hard taking Chey over to say goodbye this weekend.




She was so sweet, and so smart, and so patient, putting up with me, LOL. . I taught her all kinds of silly tricks (she started me on training, pretty much)... she helped me on several class projects for school... I couldn't have asked for a better buddy growing up. She was such a goof too - always had to play with her food before she would eat it. And when she was done doing her business outside, she'd grab onto her leash and race you up and down the sidewalks. I can't imagine her not being around. She's made such a huge impact on my life and I won't ever forget her.



 

The worse part of having dogs is they get old on you! She looks every bit the sweetie. I send her wishes of a peaceful passing with her family close to her and remember her fondly.
I've been in your shoes 4 times in the last couple of years. It always sucks.
Fry
 

Such sad news, when the time comes run free old girl

So sorry Dawulf, it hurts so badly to lose them, but she has been a sweet  & faithful companion to you, you have saved her before, & now she is ready to go home. Being with her will make it easier for her, &I send you hugs &strength to get through this for her. They are never here long enough,  Sweet Jewel. You were a beautiful girl, & a lovely old lady. 
So sorry Dawulf....
jackie harris
 

So very sorry to hear the news.  She has put up the best of fight and it is time for the next cycle.  Big hugs to you.

Bless lovely Jewel, she has lived up to her name in every sense of the word. I have always so enjoyed seeing her photo's and you have taken care of her when she needed you Dawulf, and I think everyone on this board has a really soft spot for her.  I hope you get to be with her, hard as it is. 
Bless you Jewel, safe travels..

Nobody lives forever, May God provide you with strength and peace.

Ibrahim

I am so sorry to hear this, Dawulf. A lifetime of owning and working with dogs and it absolutely never gets any easier to say goodbye. Hold onto those good times in your heart.

Your beautiful and touching tribute to sweet Jewel brought me to tears. I am so so sorry. It is so hard to say goodbye. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that she had a wonderful life and she knew she was deeply loved. God speed beloved Jewel. Run fast and free sweet girl.