Rainbow Bridge

[FSUSarah]

We are saying goodbye to our buddy Jäger today. Some of you old timers might remember some of my crazy stories about him. Like when he ate my FSU football tickets!

He's been with us for 14 years and made us a family. We'll is him terribly.

 

[GoNolesTX]

Have fun playing in the clouds, Jager!

Hope the child is taking things in stride, Sarah!

 

[FSUSarah]

He was having a real hard time last night. We've been trying to prepare him, and I think it finally set in.
Breaks my heart.

 

[Urban Cryer]

That sucks, sorry to hear that! The worst thing about dogs is that they go too soon.

 

[GoNolesTX]

He was having a real hard time last night. We've been trying to prepare him, and I think it finally set in.
Breaks my heart.

My Reese is a 13.5 year old Choco Lab... I know I'm on borrowed time but it won't help when the day comes. Hope the boy copes well and gets to pick the next family member!

 

[FSUSarah]

We also have an almost 11yo yellow lab. So at least the house won't be entirely empty.

 

[ericram]

So sorry for your loss. It is so hard losing such an important part of the family. They are like children.

 

[DFSNOLE]

I know how difficult it is. I'm so sorry.

 

[NoleFan2U]

Go play with my pups, Jager. They are waiting for you across the rainbow bridge!

Sorry for your loss Sarah.

 

[FSUdawg]

Sorry for your loss Sarah.

 

[SeaPA]

Sad to hear; my condolences.

 

[seminole97]

Happy for your 14 years!

 

[funksouljon]

Sorry to hear that Sarah. Always sucks but 14 years is a great run! We should all be so lucky to get 14 years.

 

[fsu1jreed]

Man, that sucks

 

[FSUSarah]

Thanks everyone. He's at peace now.

 

[Nole Daddy]

Sorry to see this.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

These days are tough. Wishing you lots of fond memories of a great dog.

 

[billanole]

Tough news, especially after 14 good years. I hope the young one keeps you distracted.

 

[nynole1]

So sorry for your loss. It is so hard losing such an important part of the family. They are like children.

I always felt like that when I lost dogs, but then I had my son. There is no way I would make that comparison any more. Having said that, it's not easy. Lost my German Shepherd a few years ago and still miss him.

 

[motas]

So sorry for your loss!

 

[LesClaypool]

So sorry for your loss, Sarah! Remember the good times!

 

[itsjustme0770]

They are family. And I have a 5year old and am perfectly comfortable equating dogs with a family relationship. I hope the passing was as peaceful as possible and many positive thoughts to you and your family with a hope that you hold beautiful memories of the pup in your heart. Sail on sweet pup.

 

[divinnole]

Lost my 15 1/2 year old choc lab in Jan. Both the kids have left home so it was just me and the wife. Glad the kids were not here to see or the wife did not come out to the shop and catch me bawling like a girl. In the last 3-4 years I have had 2 black labs (both 6 week pups) I had hope would see how the old dog behaved and was a great watch dog. Not to be, if possible I have had two totally stupid black labs. The first one got snake bit and died, the other one is 15 months old, comes from a great line of labs, but is the dumbest dog I have every seen. Started working with her when she was 6 weeks on fetching learning basic commands. Never seen a lab before that will not fetch and is afraid of water. The things she has destroyed easily exceeds $4000.00 in value. She has actually tore a piece of metal lose on my shop and proceeded to have a field day in the shop while I was at work. I now keep her full time in a 10X10 kennel which I hate.

 

[JohnnieHolmesNole]

He was having a real hard time last night. We've been trying to prepare him, and I think it finally set in.
Breaks my heart.

So sorry for you. Always a difficult process. But death is part of life, unfortunately, and this is actually a great learning experience for your son. I know it doesn’t seem that way to anyone, now, but life is a mosaic of ups and downs. Be strong and best wishes.....only warm memories will remain after this immediate pain subsides. Godspeed.

 

[FSUDoles]

Thanks everyone. He's at peace now.

I'm sorry Sarah, all my best.

Tom

 

[RTM58]

Sad day indeed. When I lost mine after 14 years it was exponentially worse than when I lost my ex-wife of 14 years. A round of Macallan 17 for everyone at the bar tonight.

 

[billanole]

Sad day indeed. When I lost mine after 14 years it was exponentially worse than when I lost my ex-wife of 14 years. A round of Macallan 17 for everyone at the bar tonight.

Nice call both on the Macallan 17 and the bird...

 

[FSUSarah]

The first one got snake bit and died, the other one is 15 months old, comes from a great line of labs, but is the dumbest dog I have every seen. Started working with her when she was 6 weeks on fetching learning basic commands. Never seen a lab before that will not fetch and is afraid of water. The things she has destroyed easily exceeds $4000.00 in value. She has actually tore a piece of metal lose on my shop and proceeded to have a field day in the shop while I was at work. I now keep her full time in a 10X10 kennel which I hate.

We also have a 11 yo yellow lab. She's a bit special herself. She loves to chase and go after things you throw, but bringing it back? Not so much haha. We never got her in the water, because Jäger was petrified.
But I'm sure happy we have her.

 

[divinnole]

I think my chocolate was the exception to the stupid stages labs go through and she spoiled us. Was never a digger, did not tear stuff up, easily trained and the most perfect combo of a dog who would hunt with me and still be the most perfect pet in the world.

 

[FSUSarah]

Yeah I think all Lab owners have that one lab in their life that was so perfect. Then you spend the rest of your life trying to get another one like that.

 

[funksouljon]

Yeah I think all Lab owners have that one lab in their life that was so perfect. Then you spend the rest of your life trying to get another one like that.

I made this mistake when I got my new black lab mix. Loved my first, wanted to get another to fill the same role. The new dog is so different. It really took a while to shift from wishing she was a continuation of Abby vs accepting she looked the same but was worlds apart. Likely going to get a different breed all together next time just to move on.

 

[JohnnieHolmesNole]

We also have a 11 yo yellow lab. She's a bit special herself. She loves to chase and go after things you throw, but bringing it back? Not so much haha. We never got her in the water, because Jäger was petrified.
But I'm sure happy we have her.

My dogs love me 24-7. They never bite me or have bad moods. They never ask for anything. Pretty inexpensive. Wifey and kids are very different. Just saying.

 

[noleit]

Sorry to hear about Jager Sarah. I had to put my 13yo cocker spaniel down this morning.

 

[FSUSarah]

Sorry to hear about Jager Sarah. I had to put my 13yo cocker spaniel down this morning.

Oh no I definitely feel your pain.

 

[NoleinATL]

Very sorry for your loss Sarah, hope the happy/fun/maddening and special memories you have of Jager make each day a little easier for you and your family.

Matt