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Otto'sMom
07-20-2010, 12:42 AM
He was so very tiny when he came into my life.
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And he won the heart of anyone who met him.

Some people go by the date of the loss of a loved one, but for me, it will always be the 3rd Tuesday in July, and the images, the feelings are not a blur. They are as sharp and jagged as the day I came home from work early to take him to that appointment that I was certain would save his life. Maybe I should've gotten gas after I'd picked him up. Maybe I should've dropped him off at the vet that morning. Maybe I should've taken him as an emergency that Monday evening...but I didn't. Instead, I came home to find his limp and lifeless body on the cool tile in front of the sunroom entry way, his little lungs collapsed, and there was nothing to do.

In the year that has passed, I have kept each and every PM about his passing that was sent to me. My mailbox gets full and I'm faced with them again, remembering the outpouring of love from you all. I will continue to keep them, holding on to the memories you all shared with me about a little white dog taken before his time, joining his mom Martini at the bridge with another of his litter that never made it to my house.

Lots of things came out of that day, the best one being Jethro's Anipal Sanctuary. I look at all the mementos everyone sent me: the pin and harness that Patrice gave me from Buda when he raced, the one Amy made with "Monkeypants" on it and the signature dog and photographs that hang on my wall...so many things and so much love. I finally framed the paw prints that I had sent out the day before he'd died. I had no idea they'd be his last.

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I do focus on the happy times I had with him most days. I celebrate his life with each new dog I rescue. But today, the 3rd Tuesday in July, I miss him. I just want my Monkeypants back.

LUVMYGUNNER
07-20-2010, 12:58 AM
WOW that brought tears to my eyes...he sure was a cutie...Hugs for you on theis day:hug99:

Frzframe
07-20-2010, 02:03 AM
No words just many :hug99::hug99::hug99::hug99:

samandissy
07-20-2010, 02:24 AM
I think about him every day. You were so lucky to be his human. He was one exceptional dog and I wish I could have met him, but I didn't so I will continue to think about him every day.

Rileybugg
07-20-2010, 03:47 AM
Oh dear...:hug99::hug99::hug99::hug99::hug99:

Alex's Mom
07-20-2010, 06:35 AM
Heart dogs never leave us, they just burrow deeper into our hearts. :hug99::hug99: (And I still like to think of him as Jethreau :))

AgileOllie
07-20-2010, 07:37 AM
:hug99::hug99::hug99:

AnnMarieK
07-20-2010, 08:10 AM
I will always remember being with you the day you realized he really was yours and there was NO way someone else could have him ... he was a special boy and you were both so lucky to have had each other. :hug99::hug99::hug99:

wawailc
07-20-2010, 08:32 AM
You did everything right, I guess it was just his time. You were the bestest Mama he could have ever had. I've never seen one pup touch so many hearts. I remember the day you lost him and crying at my desk. :hug99:
I still have his picture up at my desk and look at his bright shiny eyes and adorable mouth at least once a day. You were blessed to find each other.
I wish I could have met him and seen him race at Buda.

vferraro99
07-20-2010, 09:38 AM
Iris is correct: you did everything right. When doG calls you can't tell Him to wait. Jethro was too good for this world, he had to be at the Bridge to greet the other furkids.

I'll never forget my shock that day to realize that I was also too late... :hug99::hug99::hug99:

RDavidP
07-20-2010, 09:52 AM
I had only just joined the forum a couple of weeks before Jethro's passing,and in the short time I had been here, I too was touched by his story and was devestated to hear the news.

Barb
07-20-2010, 09:54 AM
It is so hard to believe it has been a year.....the memory of that day is fresh and clear in my mind as well. Iris was so right - I have never seen a puppy touch as many hearts...and he did. He had the most endearing quality that you couldn't help but love him at first sight...whether in person, or a picture.
I was blessed to snuggle him, and will continue to smile daily as I look at his picture in my kitchen....but today brings tears.... and the dream of what could have been.

Andrea, you gave him a mommy's love, the love that stays in your heart until you meet him again...... pure joy as you hear his nyark when you are approaching....But until then, your work will continue, you will honor his name, and give that mommy's love to many more in need. You were blessed to have him, but he was also blessed to have you.
:hug99:

ScarletBegonias
07-20-2010, 05:16 PM
:tissue::tissue::tissue::gphug:

Rae
07-20-2010, 06:27 PM
just..... dammit.
I *heart* Monkeypants.
:hug99: to Andrea and all of us who loved him, whether from a-near or a-far.

Jacqueline
07-20-2010, 06:46 PM
We all loved him, and he broke our hearts....but he will never leave them :hearts::hearts::hearts::hearts:

Gilk51
07-21-2010, 12:09 AM
Several reminders today - 41st aniversary of landing on the moon. And Jethro's last day. I still have trouble reading his story on the Sanctuary - it killed me when I was building that page. http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/smilies/mecry.gif

My dumb old sister got to hold him & got me to dontate for his surgery costs. I wish I could have held him, too. http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/smilies/vanmega/frown.gif

Tanya
07-21-2010, 02:03 AM
He has got to be the cutest little guy ever. His time certainly wasn't long enough, but I'm so glad his memory lives on in such a great way. RIP baby boy. :sosad:

RustysMom
07-21-2010, 09:24 AM
:bighug:
I was touched by his story as all of us were. Monkepants will be missed and always remembered :angel::candle9:

bsquared
07-21-2010, 09:43 AM
:hug99::hearts::hug99::hearts::hug99::hearts:
Jethro will forever be in our hearts...he lives on through you and the amazing work of the Sanctuary.

bittyup
07-23-2010, 01:38 PM
There really should be a National Jethro Day. He gave joy to all who met him and left a Jethro size whole in our hearts when he past. I really wish I could have held him and heard him nyark. I just put his Jethro mouse pad on my desk at work so I can smile at him all day. His charisma is just overwhelming.Andrea because of your love for Jethro there is now a wonderful sanctuary for all those wayward souls needing a big dose of love. He was here for a reason(just wish he didn't have to leave). Thank you for loving him as no one else could. :gphug::symp1: