Jake,

                I remember going to the Humane Society to get a new dog to go with the purchase of our home in Nov. 2002. We walked down the aisles of the kennel and there you were. You were the only dog who wasn’t barking. You lay in the corner by yourself as if you had given up on life. Marc took one look at you and knew you were the dog we needed. I was hesitant; I had never had a lab before, but my heart melted when you looked up at me with those big brown eyes. You came to our home and slept for three days on the living room floor. Within a few weeks, you were back to a normal weight and you spent the next eight years thanking us for “saving” you.  Words can never express what a blessing you were in our lives. Our favorite saying was “Does Jake need a hug?”  You would come and get a hug when you or I needed one. You would put your head on my shoulder as if to comfort me when I had a hard day at work. You always looked forward to Sunday mornings with Marc. You would get in the back of the truck and go get a Sunday paper. That was your “guy” time. You loved the freedom of the wind rushing against your face while riding down the road.

                You also felt as if it was your job to protect our home and property by warning us if you heard an unfamiliar noise. You were so much more than just a pet to us; you were a part of our family for eight wonderful years until cancer took you away. You will always hold a special place in our heart and we will never forget what a great dog you were. Our hearts are empty right now, but hopefully the pain will ease over time. I long to get a hug from you but we will see you again someday……… We love you and miss you so deeply.

Thanks to Good Shepherd for allowing us to bring you home with us where you belong……………..

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