My wife's wonderful dog Lady Jane (Janie) died this morning. She evidently went in her sleep.

She was an old dog. Deaf as a post, milky eyes and she moved very slow these past few months.

But she still had all her teeth. She still wagged her tail when she saw me.

She was a pound puppy when I found her. Who knew her lineage. But she was a very good dog.

She saved our DS's life when he was three - went out into a busy street and dragged him back to the sidewalk as I ran to try and get there first.

From the day we brought DS home from hospital she would not let any adult she did not know come near him. She would not let any adult she did not know come near any neighborhood children playing in our yard.

She always let our cat curl up with her when they napped together in the afternoon sun.

She used to growl at W sometimes when she came home late. The smell of OMM I now think.

Her ashes will be scattered in the cherry orchard at Flathead Lake where she was born.

DS and I cried together a little last night. She will be missed for a long time.

But she had a good long life.

T

Been a year since ours left us -

People understand, and care.

SS

I am sorry to hear of your loss. The loss of a family pet is so hard. ((((HUGS)))

Thos, the loss of a beloved pet is a real trauma.

You write so beautifully of your dog that its clear she will live on in your memories.

{{{thos }}}}Go get a puppy Thos. It helps.

Thos:

What an amazing animal!

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-ol' 2long

I wish you strength during this time. The loss of a family pet, especially one as special as you describe yours, is very difficult.
Danielle

I love people who love their pets. You of course know that your dog was blessed with you and you were blessed with your dog.

AN

Thos, I am so sorry about the loss of Lady Jane.
I have lost 2 of my beautiful dogs in the past few years and I still cry sometimes remembering the unconditional love they gave me.

Our pets love us when no one else does and they are truly members of the family. Again, I am so sorry and I do understand. Ladysing

P.S. I agree with the puppy idea, it's not a replacement but an addition to you family. You will know when you are ready.

Thos,

What a beautiful story. Sounds like your dog lived a beautiful life.

We have been similarily blessed although our dog never physically saved our children, she loved them unconditionally. When the boys were babies, Chase would run and get me acting very worried if she heard them cry and I didn't get to them fast enough. She always watched them closely when they were outside.

Then when they learned to walk she simply out ran them when they loved her too fiercly. When she really needed to escape she would squeeze between me and the counter I was standing at. That's when I knew she'd had enough.

We lost her back in 1998 and I miss her to this day. She was the sweetest most gentile Old English Sheepdog in the world.

Thanx everyone, for your kind thoughts.

I showed these replies to DS. He says to tell you he misses her already.

Seems a little more empty here than usual tonight.

Janie had her favorite chew toy under her paw when I found her this morning. She never slept with it before. I wonder if she knew it was time.

It will have to be a puppy with ATTITUDE!

T

Thos -

I know how much you loved your dog. I have a dog and 2 cats. All were strays, that no one wanted. I love my animals much more than I should.

Thos,

What a wonderful pet, what a wondferul gift and blessing she was to you and your family. What a wonderful Life that was entrusted in your care and what a wonderful job you did of loving her.

Thank you for sharing your story. My deepest sympathies... I pray that you be comforted in your time of sorrow.

Peace,
Odyssey