tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post41497132179788477..comments2023-10-11T03:49:53.934-04:00Comments on The Gold Puppy: JakeReya Mellickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-31619274406778814662009-08-04T09:26:26.911-04:002009-08-04T09:26:26.911-04:00Hi Reya:
Just wanted to send you a note, to tell ...Hi Reya:<br /><br />Just wanted to send you a note, to tell you that I got my very own Gold Puppy: <br /><br />Lucius<br /><br />He is 12 weeks old and he is an Olde English Mastiff. <br /><br />I really love him. Loveable Lucius. If I could cut and paste his picture here, I would do it but I don't know how. I looked for your email but could not find it.<br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration and theencouragement to look for my very own gold puppy.<br /><br />RalphRalph Suarezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958760623765259820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-85245491072767840962009-07-13T14:17:30.004-04:002009-07-13T14:17:30.004-04:00I'm so bummed that my comment earlier didn'...I'm so bummed that my comment earlier didn't get to you. I was so touched by your stories of Jake. What a wonderful dog. I had not idea he was so naughty! (that being one of my highest compliments).<br /><br />I will try sending this again. I wonder if you will be notified that there is a new comment on an old post.Wisemarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10001480455076091484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-30752249521402899312009-07-12T21:11:10.981-04:002009-07-12T21:11:10.981-04:00Very belated condolences. I remember the pain and ...Very belated condolences. I remember the pain and grief when my cat Queenie finally gave in to age and old bones and failing kidneys. Mrs. McGillicuddy predeceased her -- failed kidneys.<br /><br />Anyway, words are not adequate -- sending you a hug, and then another. {{{{{Reya}}}}}Lori Witzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04744273435691506484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-66143945404828778662009-07-09T19:15:32.730-04:002009-07-09T19:15:32.730-04:00Love, from me and my little black chihuahua best f...Love, from me and my little black chihuahua best friend.Geneva Flooringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791488791716294017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-54988970844096098052009-07-09T17:29:48.717-04:002009-07-09T17:29:48.717-04:00Reya, your stories of Jake and you are a treasure....Reya, your stories of Jake and you are a treasure. I didn't know he was like that--what a unique dog--others look so boring by comparison. I LOVE the Ben Hur image.<br />MarianWisemarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10001480455076091484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-51293132359175900342009-07-05T12:17:51.236-04:002009-07-05T12:17:51.236-04:00So sorry to hear about Jake! I have lost dogs befo...So sorry to hear about Jake! I have lost dogs before and can relate to you...they are more than a dog!<br /><br />Hugs and kisses,<br />Shamu, Prissy, and familyuought2b.a.doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04213644057053282044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-67085729238879110522009-07-04T10:43:25.747-04:002009-07-04T10:43:25.747-04:00Ooo, so sad about Jake.
he is very fortunate
to h...Ooo, so sad about Jake.<br /><br />he is very fortunate<br />to have had a beautiful<br />compliments of you.<br /><br />now he's a star. forever.<br />now he's all around you.<br /><br />peace to you~<br />ChuckChuck Dilmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02943387105378540037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-10743722721016559462009-07-03T01:46:28.227-04:002009-07-03T01:46:28.227-04:00Reya,
This is truly beautiful. I know of your lo...Reya, <br /> This is truly beautiful. I know of your love for him as I feel that for my dog Cowboy, we share the same personality. I really am SO sorry for your loss but at the same time I am so grateful that you were blessed with the love and friendship that only Jake could offer you. They really are such amazing creatures. You are such an amazing writer, you describe many things that remind me of Cowboy and many emotions that I share for him. I know one day it too will come for me I only hope I can be as strong as you. I am sending as much warm and healing feelings as I can, Love you.Kristina Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495354975369004879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-56388363955440338432009-07-01T23:48:42.415-04:002009-07-01T23:48:42.415-04:00I'm so sorry for your loss, Reya. I read about...I'm so sorry for your loss, Reya. I read about it on Cal. Girl's blog. As I read this wonderful post, I fell in love with Jake, too. He reminded me of a dog that I had for 13 years named Buster, also a Boxer. I will keep you in my thoughts.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846051579802335412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-15883054367092658932009-07-01T18:36:07.995-04:002009-07-01T18:36:07.995-04:00Reya, I am sorry to read about Jake. From your wri...Reya, I am sorry to read about Jake. From your writing I knew it was coming but as someone who has been through this, I know there is really no way to prepare for the loss. It comes at you at the strangest times, those moments that you forget and are suddenly reminded that things have changed. <br /><br />There is nothing like the love of a pup. It is not always easy but it is rewarding in so many little ways. When I am stressed and don't think I possibly have time to walk the dog, but must, I find that on the walks I come back to a certain peace. <br /><br />Are you still going to take yourself out for your daily walks? It might be a good idea for a while. <br /><br />Sending you love and healing thoughts.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715784900659276067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-10817217980309191692009-07-01T16:32:07.155-04:002009-07-01T16:32:07.155-04:00Thank you so much.
Cyber hugs are really effectiv...Thank you so much.<br /><br />Cyber hugs are really effective! I never understood that until now. Wow.Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-87699781257275755272009-07-01T13:39:02.072-04:002009-07-01T13:39:02.072-04:00Reya, I'm so sorry. I know this is a terrible ...Reya, I'm so sorry. I know this is a terrible time for you. After all this time, I still hear Lupa breathing beside me when I'm walking down the trail, and occasionally I see a flash of her Golden tail "feathers". In the same way, Jake will always be with you, and in time that will be a comfort to you. Meantime, I'm sending cyber-hugs your way.Sandra Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052047359365369942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-47619466237593286142009-07-01T11:04:05.498-04:002009-07-01T11:04:05.498-04:00I was reading your post as I was watching my littl...I was reading your post as I was watching my little girl, Scout, eat her breakfast this morning. A huge lump in my throat welled up as I tried to imagine what my life will be after she leaves us. <br /><br />We spend over $300 a month for vitamins, medication, and to feed her special food. We love her as if she is our own flesh and blood. <br /><br />We will soon be at the crossroad that you are standing in right now and I can't tell you how much I dread it's coming. <br /><br />We are sending all of our sincerest sympathy and healing love your way. <br /><br />Empathetically yours,<br />Danny and Marlaanalogmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453305400396429935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-72445902860849745532009-07-01T09:06:11.649-04:002009-07-01T09:06:11.649-04:00Reya, I feel your pain. Last year we lost our dog ...Reya, I feel your pain. Last year we lost our dog of 17 years, Alexei. He was stubborn as an ox, and impossible to house train. He did what he wanted whenever he wanted. But the love was there.<br /><br />After a while I just stopped trying to change him and just let him be himself. <br /><br />The blessing in all of this is that I still hear his toenails clicking on the hardwood floors in the hallway, and remember jokingly yelling at him, "Al! Take off those damned stilettos already!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-88657609603886693042009-07-01T08:58:56.215-04:002009-07-01T08:58:56.215-04:00Just remember, he would never have had the life he...Just remember, he would never have had the life he had without you.<br /><br />I know the pain of your loss. Our pets are a source of unconditional love. Losing that goes to the depth our our being.<br /><br />I will always think of him running his boundless oval energy as leader of the pack.Washington Cubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02892459114050731786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-38420057172976701282009-07-01T08:52:28.752-04:002009-07-01T08:52:28.752-04:00Hi Reya.
I loved reading your blog...I'd look ...Hi Reya.<br />I loved reading your blog...I'd look forward to seeing the pics of Jake as he was a lovely dog. I am saddened to hear that he is no longer with us. You captured his life perfectly in your blog today. jake will be rememebered fondly. Love and thoughts be with you Reya. xxThirty Something Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16752265305266358362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-15419284281611823722009-07-01T05:52:00.502-04:002009-07-01T05:52:00.502-04:00Dear Reya,
I'm so sorry to hear this news. Wha...Dear Reya,<br />I'm so sorry to hear this news. What a lovely tribute to Jake you have written. I love the story of all the dogs running around the park... it brought such a great image to mind.<br />I'm thinking of you and sending much love.Moonroothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02034336153685658320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-25284117251537282892009-07-01T04:18:10.942-04:002009-07-01T04:18:10.942-04:00So, so sorry. :( I feel the same way about my dog....So, so sorry. :( I feel the same way about my dog. She is my best friend and no one will ever love me the way she does. She is also a rescue, and had terrible separation anxiety for the first year I had her. I think those trials and tribulations make us love them more.<br /><br />Thinking of you and sending hugs.Just mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671919237872985299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-91134340374258566492009-07-01T03:41:58.408-04:002009-07-01T03:41:58.408-04:00I just happened to find your blog and to read abou...I just happened to find your blog and to read about the passing of your wonderful boy. We could spend one thousand years with someone we love and we would still ask for one more day. There is never enough time.<br /><br />I have been where you are and know your immense pain and heartbreak. You are knocked to your knees and a cold wind blows through your soul making you feel as though the world will never be the same again.<br /><br />I'll be where you are again because I cannot, and will not, live my life void of animal contact. I crave it and I need it to survive. So before I die there will be many more times for me to be knocked down only to have to get up again.<br /><br />I do hope that after your healing has begun you bring another to share your home and life. That would be the best tribute to the friend you just lost. To show to him, and to the world, that even though the pain was unimaginable, the real unimaginable would be to never travel this journey again.♥Mimi♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/02962332639467877386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-26357246436826288172009-07-01T02:51:44.713-04:002009-07-01T02:51:44.713-04:00Been there, know the feeling. Good thoughts to yo...Been there, know the feeling. Good thoughts to you, Reya.mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912364908606799053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-62084790509144939182009-07-01T02:43:56.149-04:002009-07-01T02:43:56.149-04:00Bless you, how beautiful. He will never wander far...Bless you, how beautiful. He will never wander far from your side, still there waiting for you, watching you, loving you.<br /><br />I agree with you, I have never loved like I love my Blossom, and as she battles to live at this very moment I know what you went through and feel. <br /><br />Our animals give us love so pure, that it is too difficult to explain how they merge within our souls, we become part of each other, the love they give is nothing like I have ever felt with an other human.Gemelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18200604001728203230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-44947635807969620522009-07-01T02:29:07.408-04:002009-07-01T02:29:07.408-04:00I'm so sorry for your loss, Reya.
Such a chara...I'm so sorry for your loss, Reya.<br />Such a character! Such joy!<br />We'll remember Jake always.NanUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596765792663269178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-4008092809252000342009-07-01T01:58:54.865-04:002009-07-01T01:58:54.865-04:00Reya,
What a beautiful tribute to a handsome, viva...Reya,<br />What a beautiful tribute to a handsome, vivacious dog. <br /><br />Saying goodbye to our pets, even when we are allowed the moments to do so, is never without deep regret and heartbreak.<br /><br />We regret that they did not live longer. We regret that we may have prolonged their stay. <br /><br />But one thing is certain, Reya. Jake was loved completely, and he knew it.<br /><br />And yes, dogs have souls. It only takes one look deep into their eyes to know that. So Jake's time here is over, but he will go on.<br /><br />With hugs to you,<br /><br />LitaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-5354926903998212542009-07-01T01:09:26.238-04:002009-07-01T01:09:26.238-04:00sending you big hugs, blessings and grace.sending you big hugs, blessings and grace.sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189874412344250199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-83895461667433616582009-07-01T00:47:05.381-04:002009-07-01T00:47:05.381-04:00Jake and his adventures always made me smile. I...Jake and his adventures always made me smile. I'm sorry for your loss, too and send positive energy and love to you as well.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.com