Kaz Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Dear Jess was given her wings today. 6 months ago I had a call from a man looking to rehome his rottweiler. Some bright spark at the RSPCA had given him my number after they wouldn't accept her due to the fact she was 10 years old. As he spoke her age, my heart dropped. How the hell was I going to rehome a 10 yr old rottie? But in every other way she fit the bill for a dog who would be suited to my household. Well, I refuse to be ageist so I said bring her round and if my dogs liked her, she could stay. The man promptly broke down and cried. He had had this dog since a pup and an emergency meant he was going to have to move overseas for an unknown period of time. He just couldn't bear to put her down. A few days later Jess arrived. And once again my heart sank as she was carried out of the car. This was the most decrepit old dog I had seen in a long time. Her arthritis was severe and she had had an accident a few years back which had damaged her joints and tendons even further. Jess was incredibly distressed when she was left here and spent hours sitting at the front window watching for her owner. However four days later she began to settle and relax. And eventually she seemed to think this had always been her home. I advertised her as Free to Good home, but by the time some serious calls started coming through, She had become so much a part of the family that I couldn't bear to put her through another upheaval and I didn't want to part with her any way. I took Jess to the vet within the first few days of taking her and a prescription of metacam seemed to make all the difference to her quality of life. Soon she couldn't bear it if the other dogs were playing and she didn't join in. She couldn't do much so would make this funny warbling growl, shake her head and hop/sway from side to side with excitement. The other dogs could tell how infirm she was so they would often lie in front of her so they could mouth wrestle with her without knocking her over. Every night she would lie on her mattress at the foot of my bed and most of the day would be spent lazing around in front of the telly or basking in the sun on the back deck. A week ago, Jess took a turn for the worse. She seemed very subdued and had trouble getting up from her bed and would have to be helped to her feet. The vet diagnosed myelopathy. She was having trouble even finding where to put her feet. There was no improvement over the next few days - in fact she seemed to worsen, And the light in her eyes was just no longer there. With a heavy heart, Jess was given her wings today. I held her in my arms and we cuddled to the end. I will miss my sweet grumpy old girl. Jessie enjoying the sunshine on her last day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 so sorry kaz you did good by her, the oldies are so special, i'm sure they know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ker Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I'm so sorry... RIP beautiful girl. Enjoy it now, going over the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annes Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Kaz I am so sorry to hear of Jesses passing Run free girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdogdog Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Fly free I'm sure she will be waiting for you when it is your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peibe Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 So sorry to hear this Kaz, after loosing an oldie in very similar circumstance I understand your pain Hopefully Jess and Ellie will be having a ball with Girldog without the pain their old bones brought them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I'm so sorry Kaz RIP Jess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Sorry to hear about Jess. Godspeed sweet girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaz Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) Thanks guys. Jess is sorely missed. I keep going to her corner to give her a pet and then remember she's no longer there. She went out in true Jessie style however. She scoffed most of a huge pack of Vets Best Rewards and paid no attention at all to what was going on. I was lying on the floor along side her while she pigged out. She went out doing what she loved doing best She had a huge grin on her face. My new rescue rottweiler arrived the same day which is keeping my mind and thoughts. occupied. Edited September 14, 2007 by Kaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 RIP Jess Sorry for you loss Kaz Jess was lucky to have you care for her to the very end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullmastiff Addict Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Ohhh Kaz, Im so sorry Darl... RIP Beautiful Girl Hugs Hugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Rest in peace, sweet Jess. Remember that grin, Kaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RottnBullies Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Run Free Sweet Jess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle. Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 How special was Jess.....and how special are you, Kaz! That's a lovely story, you made the old girls life happy right up to the very end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Oh poor Jess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 So sorry Kaz. But good on you for giving her a wonderful home to live out her last days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny123 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Dear old darling. Sounds like she had a wonderful 6 months with you and your pack. RIP sweetheart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horus Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear that Jess is no longer with you, Kaz. You gave her the absolute best home she could ever have hoped for and I am sure that Jess and her previous owner will be eternally grateful for the time you spent with her and for being with her at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Rest in peace sweet girl, no more pain. Another Angel you know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pandii Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 RIP old girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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