Thank-you to everyone who have stopped by today to leave your good thoughts and support for Jake. At the vet this morning, 'Dr. Taylor' made up for what he lacks in sincerity with excellent care and brutal honesty which I respect and very much appreciated. It has taken a little bit of doing, but the board of the rescue agreed to give Jake a chance, and he's been taken to a critical care unit and is in intensive care. He is on a heavy dose of antibiotics and fluids to try and get him to come around. However his condition has been described as 'grave' and there is not much hope from the vet's that this will change. Despite the cost of his care and the small odds of his recovering, the board of the rescue agreed with me to provide supportive care to see if there is any improvement by this evening. I am holding onto a little bit of hope and a spark I saw in Jake's eyes as I held his paw and kissed him good-bye.
Sorry Jake's condition is 'grave', hoping for the best.
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oh, that poor boy! i do hope he can rest easy today...
ReplyDeletePraying for you both.
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Boondocks & The Love Shack Pack
I'll be thinking of you both all day, sending you strong, peaceful hearts to deal with whatever comes next.
ReplyDeletePraying for Jake ,phyllis
ReplyDeleteI hope he can pull through this bad patch. You are both in my thoughts. So glad the board of the rescue decided on giving him a chance - he more than deserves it.
ReplyDeleteHi Kim, This must be so difficult for you sometimes, but you come over as a strong and logical person...it is so right to give Jake a chance. Our animal friends deserve all we can do for them and without a doubt you and the Board are doing your bit, the Vets do their bit and here's hoping. God bless and thoughts are strongly behind you and Jake.
ReplyDeleteDear Kim;
ReplyDeleteYou know me well enough to know that hope is an abiding tenant of my life and I am holding firm to that belief until I am told otherwise. I am keeping Jake close in my heart this day and will watch for your updates.
Tina xo
I'm crossing my fingers for Jake and am so glad that the rescue decided to give him a chance.
ReplyDeleteI admire you so much. You're giving him a chance despite all odds. I hope he makes it, because he deserves to be with you and soak up more of that love you give in huge doses.
ReplyDeleteWe'll all pray very hard here. You are an angel on earth.
with love,
barbara, trixie, minnie and jeep
So sorry to hear this. Miggy ,Papa and I are praying for Jake to pull through !
ReplyDeleteI'm here thinking about Jake and all the losses you have had to deal with this past year. I hope the sweet boy is able to rally.
ReplyDeleteOur prayerful best wishes to Jake!
ReplyDeleteWe hope he has a good recovery.
Cheers and hugs,
Jo, Stella and Zkhat
Praying that Jake pulls through.
ReplyDeleteI'm new to your blog...so sorry and sad for Jake. Having lost our Golden to cancer this summer I feel for all of you. I hope and pray that Jake rebounds and comes home.
ReplyDeleteSee, now you are making My Vickie dry. Please know that we are praying for dear Jake.
ReplyDeleteHOw does your heart handle all of this.
Bert and My Vickie
As Barbara said Kim, you are providing such wonderful care for these senior dogs for which I admire you so much as well!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, there are humans that do not have care like this.
I am sure that Jake will do his best to stick around as long as he is able. If not, what a life you have provided him, Kim.
What a sad and worrying time for you. We have a saying in Oz that everything's jake....meaning okay. Hope everthing turns out jake there.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Kendra, Bella & Roxy
What a wonderful bunch of people to agree to high cost care.
Kendra is currently fine.
Whatever happens to Jake tonight he'll be dreaming of th happy , carefree times he's hd at Golden Pines . A great gift to have given him . Here's to more nights at home .
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear that dear jake is struggling. Well done for persuading the board to give him a chance.
ReplyDeleteI'm keeping Jake and you close to my heart and send much love to you both.
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Jake knows he is loved and that's the best thing. Sending good healing thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteWe will be keeping Jake in our prayers!
ReplyDeleteSam
So sorry to hear the bad news about Jake. I will be keeping all of you in my prayers as you face yet another difficult time.
ReplyDeletePraying for dear Jake... This has to be so hard for you Kim.. So sad. Love to all of you from Gracie and me..
ReplyDeleteI'll be keeping Jake in my thoughts. It sounds like he is getting good care and I am sure he can feel the love that surrounds him.
ReplyDeleteMango Momma
We're so very sorry to hear that Jake is having such a bad time. We'll keep our paws crossed for him.
ReplyDeleteMorgan, Tsar and the Porties
Jake will definitely be in my prayers. I hope he comes around.
ReplyDeleteI am very sad to hear this. I hope things turn around. Hugs to you and Jake, the dear boy.
ReplyDeleteOh Jake. How fortunate you found Kim when you did. We will keep you in our thought tonight, and join Angus in wishing you many more nights at home.
ReplyDelete-Bart and Ruby
Sending prayers to Jake.....
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Mom and I came over from Dog Daze to leave some healing purrs for Jake and Mom. God bless you all and keep Jake in his healing hands.
ReplyDeleteHugs Madi and Mom
Kim, Just saw this and your previous post.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for Jake, we know you will do what is right for him.
Sheila & Bob
We're really hoping for a good outcome for Jake! Hang in there!!
ReplyDelete- Anne
Thinking of you all. What ever happens, Jake is blessed by spending time at GP. Here's hoping for the best.
ReplyDeletePraying for Jake, and you!
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I have Todd's sister and can only wish you good luck.....Every dog is special
ReplyDeleteso sudden it seems! he was lying by your bed and doing fine. then the vet for tests... then this!!!
ReplyDeletedid something happen there? have they said what this is or why it has come on so quickly and got serious so fast?
thank you, thank you for keeping us posted about him. my heart breaks but am still holding strong good healing thoughts.
i just don't understand it.
love to dear girl,
tammy j
you are the dear girl.
ReplyDeletei just don't see how you do it.
you have the strength of ten thousand.
tammy j
Jake looks like a great dog and has a lot to do to recover. Hopefully he will get the care he needs and well be back to good health and back in your kitchen.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day ~ ta ta for now from Iowa:)
I don't know how you do it Kim!! You have such a great heart for these dogs and I so admire that. I could not do it because mine would be broken all the time and i would be one wet puddle of inaction!!
ReplyDeleteHoping Jakes does well and makes it home....
Hi Kim,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about Jake. I have to admit I've been a bit of a Jake fan ever since I first read about him.
Sending positive vibes to Jake tonight...
Oh Kim, I'm sorry to hear about Jake, I am sending lots of love and good thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteSomehow I have been behind in your blog and just had to read through about a week's worth of postings! The holiday has thrown me all off.
Do they know why Jake's condition is grave? Is it his heart?
Lots of khrossed paws here in PA!
ReplyDeleteWe know you'll listen to Jake - the spark was a sign!
I thought of Jake off and on all day today. I will continue to do so and hope that his time her is not yet finished. Please keep us updated.
ReplyDeleteWe just know that spark was a sign. Sending our thoughts and prayers! We will be checking back often!
ReplyDeleteMiley and Maggie
Dear Jake
ReplyDeleteWe are pulling for you sweet boy.
So many hearts care about you, and love you. Feel our love sweet boy,,, let your heart feel with it.
And if you can- please get better
love
tweedles
Yes, praying that he rests easy and suffers no pain.
ReplyDeleteSending lots of love to you and Jake.
ReplyDeleteHolding sweet Jake in our hearts tonight.
ReplyDeleteBuzzy, Pip & da Mum
Dear Kim
ReplyDeleteSending lotsaluv to you at this difficult time. Sweet prayers for comfort for our special Jake.
Lotsaluv
MAXMOM IN SOUTH AFRICA
Sending lots of prayers that he responds to the medicine and makes a recovery! He's lucky to have you pulling for him!
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