julesluvscavs Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) I want to say so much about our beautiful gentle Joey, but its still very raw and it hurts me too much. You can read more about what happened here if you haven't already. Thank you to Everyone who has passed on their condolences to my husband and I already in that thread. Its certainly something we hadn't expected., and I thought I would be doing this post for his 11 year old Mother 'Renae' first.. He had only just turned 9 last May. He was actually born the same year my husband and I were married, but earlier on, 2004 He had the sweetest, most well mannered nature and everyone who had met him said that about him and loved him. There was always a very special presence about him. He was very a tuned in dog with a lot of things as most people will know from my past posts about him. Just over 2 weeks ago my mother in law passed away and around the same time she had (unbeknown to us at the time) He jumped up and started making strange noises.. We found out early next morning it was around same time she passed away around 3.30am. I do recall looking at my clock at that time because he had woken me/us up! It was fate he came into our lives many years ago. We had started looking around for Cavalier puppies (I had wanted a Tri Colour one) and we went looking at a dog show with intentions of talking to some breeders and expressing our interest for a puppy. There was one breeder who did have a Tri colour puppy available for us to look the following week at.. As we were about to leave the show grounds , a breeder we had talked too recommended we that we should go meet and have a chat with this other breeder there. So we did. She didn't have any upcoming litters planned at that stage, but did have a young Blenheim Male Cavalier 'Joey' up for sale to the right people, and he was there with her. He had been shown a few times but wasn't showing much interest in it.. Well it was love at first sight, he was gorgeous. I think he was about 14 months at the time (cant remember clearly atm). She had other people that had expressed an interest in him but shes very fussy and hadn't been keen on any of them. Joey took to us straightaway, and we played with him for a while. She said she would have a think on it and get back to us that night. We really were hoping she would, and she did ! It was a couple weeks later we went and got him. We had another dog at the time 'Jenna' which some dolers will remember. She was a Kelpie x red heeler and they became the best of friends. Unfortunately a few years down the track Jenna developed cancer and had to be given her wings Months later Joey's breeder rehomed us his Mother 'Renae' and they have been a huge part of each other lives ever since.. until now We were fortunate enough that we were able to get the vet to come to our place and give Joey his wings here in his home. Renae had a chance to say her goodbyes before and after. Joey is now buried under our trinket love tree. A friend is buying us a rose bush called Just Joey .. Its an Apricot colour. Joey was a Blenheim colour cavalier, so very appropriate. His registered name was Rivarose Just As I Am 'Joey'. I'll post a pic later when i get it and plant it in his little special area. Its a very heartbreaking time as I'm sure most of you would have experienced in your lives with your own furbabies.. I just want him back in my arms Even in his last few hours He still wagged his little tail at me.. My husband is taking it very very hard as he had just lost his Mother not long ago and now Joey. Joey and my husband had a very special bond between them. My husband took him for many walks and drives in our 'big red car' as Joey knew our car as .. Our Cavaliers have always been a huge part of our every day lives. I had often thought the reason young Miah has come into our lives is because of Renae leaving us soon ..(Renae had been quite ill at one stage) little did we know it was probably because of Joey leaving us ! Miah was also born on our 8th Wedding Anniversary last November and will be a 1 year old on our 9th one this Nov..Her litter mates were born about a week earlier than their due date , I think she came into our lives at the time she did for a reason, a beautiful and precious one at that. I've got millions of photos of him to treasure forever.. Edited September 7, 2013 by Jules❤3Cavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tintin Jac Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. I always enjoy reading about your gorgeous cavs. It's so obvious that they mean the world to you and your husband. I hope your girls will be ok. Run free little loved man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzer Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 So very sorry for your loss Jules. We always feel so robbed when they leave us too early. He had such a blessed life with you, your husband, Renae and little Miah - may he RIP. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Thank you Tintin Jac and Schnauzer , He did mean the world to us I meant to put this pic up in the first post.. It wasn't taken that long ago when Michael had taken him for a walk up the look out near where we live :) Edited September 7, 2013 by Jules❤3Cavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBL Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) I am so sorry Jules. Joey was one of those 'dol dogs' who everyone knew and loved. Thinking of you (Sorry I rushed to type and wrote Renae instead but I hope she is coping ok) Edited September 7, 2013 by CBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Oh Jules I'm so sorry to hear this. RIP Joey, you were much loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavstar Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Jules I am so sorry for your loss Please know that you, Michael, Renae & little Miah have been in my thoughts since Joey's passing He was a special dog for a special owner xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 So sorry for your loss. You obviously meant the world to each other. RIP little Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I'm so sorry Jules. Run free now beautiful boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Run free Joey... Hugs for you and yours from me and mine Jules. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 What a beautiful boy, so very sad for you and your family. Joey was well loved and deserved many more years. It's always so hard to cope with when they leave early, it's just not fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Thank you Everyone, still so hard to believe he's gone Joey's the one on the right hand side with our bunny Pepsi. His Mother Renae is on the left hand side. no its not fair dogmad Edited September 7, 2013 by Jules❤3Cavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 So sorry to read about Joey, his thread is beautiful,your love for him shines through it so clearly. Wishing you strength at this sad time. RIP Joey, run free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 Thank you Coogie :) Another one from 2 years ago, helping me celebrate my 45th birthday. (he's the one on the left) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
german_shep_fan Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 RIP beautiful Joey. Thinking of you Jules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumbeat Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Jules I am so very sorry to read your sad news. I've loved seeing photos of your cavs that you've posted over the years. Big hugs to you and your husband. RIP Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 Thank you Drumbeat and German shepherd fan x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Oh no, I'm so very sorry Jules It's so obvious how much you love your dogs, he was a very lucky boy. RIP Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I am so sorry Jules - I wish there was something someone could say to make it easier. RIP Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madredeperros Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I am so sorry to hear of Joey's passing I remember him from way back, back when I was on DOL more than I am now. I always loved looking at any photos you had of him and Renae and they always brought a smile to my face. He was a gorgeous little man. Big hugs, take care of yourselves *hugs* RIP Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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