Jakey, Jynger, Sadie, Cedar and Hooch's page

Gone to the Dawgs!!

This pic is a little old but still it's adorable!!

Our German Shorthair Pointers!!

It's been a little while since we've had a chance to update this page, we have a new addition, his name is Hooch and he's another German Shorthair Pointer. This dog is ALL boy and he's so hyper right now, I thought Jynger was bad when she was a pup, so far Hooch takes the cake. I'll get some pics up in a day or two.

This pic is a few years old, he's a 3 years old now and a holy terror still, but when he wants to be a lover boy, watch out!!!

This is Jake in Japan.
Jakes primary goal in life is to get your love. His nickname is: Dopey, he earned that for his dopey ways! Pet peeve: walking down the stairs anywhere but beside the wall Likes: Jynger, Sadie, mama and daddy, all kids, Cheese! Dislikes: riding in the back of Mama's truck, boy dogs, baths and having nails clipped Born: In Misawa Japan in May of 92 Jakey is our boy, he has such a personality that I really think he understands everything we say, he is such a loverboy, always there for a big hug and kiss. When he gets excited you can always tell, his butt wiggles like crazy (cuz his tail is so small!) Jakey brings a smile to our face everyday, and I am thankful for that!

Update: 3 March 2004: Sadly, cancer did take our Bubba on February 25th, 2004. The hardest thing Dave and I have ever had to do was let Jakey cross over to the Rainbow Bridge but since January he was dying in front of our eyes. He was losing weight, 6lbs, he wouldn't eat, he'd lost his luster, he was depressed and that just killed me not to see the twinkle in his eyes anymore. We spent more time at the vet in the past 2 months than anything. We have 2 very good vets at Hillside animal clinic, I wouldn't trade them for the world, they truly love animals and it shows. Jakey had an x-ray the 23rd that showed a very large mass in his belly region and it didn't look good so we came back on the 25th for the ultrasound to see what organs were affected. I already had a BAD feeling but I tried so hard to feel confident ... they'd already saved Jynger 6 months before. Dr. Amy came in and gave us the dreaded news, it had affected his spleen, liver and lungs and he realistically only had 10-14 days left to live ... Dave and I knew that we wouldn't, couldn't bring him back up if we left with him again, but we also knew that we just couldn't let him suffer. Jakey helped us make that decision by laying down on the floor and being calm. I sat down beside him and put his head on my lap and that's how he went...with his mama holding on for dear life and daddy not knowing what to do with either of us. We had Bubba cremated so we can have our own memorial for him, we didn't want him in a mass grave and we can't bury him here in the rental house ... someday Jakey'll have his own Margaritaville, for now he waits for us with unlimited french fries, tennis balls, ice water and sun spots to lay in. We all love and miss you Jakey, you came into our lives and changed it for the better, I'll know you when we cross the bridge and I'll come bearing love ..

Update: We're dealing with a potential bad situation with Jake. During our vacation we got a call from our neighbor who was watching the dogs letting us know that Jake was limping very badly. Since he's getting older we sort of wrote it off as arthritis and that we would watch him when we got back then take him to the vet if needed. We got home on 9/3/01 and decided that he was still in a lot of pain and got him to the vet the next day. (9/4/01) The dr came in and said that there was noticeable swelling around the wrist (above the paw on Jake, but below the elbow joint) and wanted to take an x-ray to see if there was a fracture or anything. The dr came in after a few minutes and said "we need to talk" and my heart immediately sunk. He believes Jake may have bone cancer-osteosarcoma ... he gave him a shot of some pain medicine and gave us some pills to help with the swelling and if he's still limping and in obvious pain in 1 week we will go back. The dr consulted with a 2nd vet about Jake's x-ray and they were both concerned about the spot, it looks as if a portion of Jake's bone has been hollowed out. We could be dealing with just a cyst but as the dr said it looks awfully suspicious. If he's still not doing well we will take him back to the vet and they will keep him overnite and do a biopsy of the bone and that will take 5 days to get the results. If it's cancer our options are few, they can put him on pain medicines to reduce the pain and inflamation, we can amputate then do chemotherapy, but even that will not lengthen his life, he may have only 6 months left with us. We have an appointment scheduled for Monday (10th) to check his prostate, he's also bleeding from the penis, that started this Friday. Dave and I have been doing a lot of research, there are some holistic meds that can be used for the cancer, we may go that route, I'll keep you updated.
11/17/01 **Update**

We are pleased to report that Jake is doing GREAT. After a few weeks on Rymadyl (arthritis meds for dogs) his pain and inflamation subsided and after his 2nd X-ray it turns out that the spot had all but disappeared. It looks as if he had a bone spur, he had somehow injured his leg while we were gone causing all the trouble. We will have his leg X-rayed again in another 4 months (making it a total of 6 since the trouble started) just to relieve our fears. Even the Dr had tears in his eyes when he told us. All I could think of was that all our prayers had been answered and that we will be able to enjoy Jake for a lot more years to come. As far as I am concerned 9 1/2 is still young! We will be getting him fixed, though, our vet, Dr Amy has a wonderful technique for neutering older dogs, she says that's a big factor in his prostate problems. Looks like Jake will have a painful Christmas! :) .. Hooch will be in pain right along with him, he'll be 8 months old by then, time for him, too!

NEW UPDATE: 11/15/04
After Jakey died it took me about 6 months before my heart would stop breaking every time I saw a new "baby" but one day at our local Pet Supply store I was walking out and a picture caught my eye on the bulletin board, a German Shorthair pointer needing rescued ... Something about this dogs eyes just haunted me and at that moment I knew I had to have her. Dave and I talked about it and the next day I was off to attempt my journey. It took a lot of doing but with a lot of help from the Ohio German Shorthair Rescue Group Cedar became part of our pack Saturday 8/7/04!! She's a beautiful baby and she's attached herself to me like velcro! She is very even-tempered, a complete opposite of Hooch! She reminds us a lot of Jake, she can sit for hours at the front door just watching ... that was Jake's favorite pasttime too, except sleeping! She loves to be outside, loves kids, loves to hike and has even gone on an overnite camping trip with Dave. I'm truly thankful that we were able to rescue her, and in a way, I think she helped to rescue me ...

Cedar on her first day at her new home

Cedar's Halloween ... a Clown!
Jynger's (pronounced Ginger) primary goal in life is to get the love intended for Jake! Also to terrorize you at a moments notice! Her Nickname is: BooBoo...No idea, Dave started it!! Pet Peeve: Being pointed at with ANYTHING! She barks like crazy! Likes: Jake, Sadie, all dogs, mama and daddy, kids, Geckos and catching bugs to bring in the house!! Dislikes: Having her ears cleaned (not too particular!) Born: In Australia, April of 94 Jynger is special to us, although she started out as a holy terror, she has since learned to behave. She is always there with her little crooked smile (a face only a dog mama could love!! =) Doggy daddy says she is very playful and obnoxious, but also very loving and protective of us. She also brings a smile to our faces everyday, and for this I am also thankful!

This is Sadie, one day she decided to make mud pies ... this dog has very quickly wormed her way into our hearts. She has a very people-like personality, and is VERY smart. She's almost 5 months old in this picture, time flys! She loves her mama and daddy and loves to play with Jake and Jynger, however she mostly wrestles with Jake now. Sadie's 2 1/2 now and is such a mama's girl, she is such a joy to have around. Her Nickname is: Bug, SadieBug (Dave started this one, too!) Dislikes: nothing really, yet Born: May 28, 1999, Mayfield, Kentucky
One last picture before you leave!! :)
Last updated on 3 March, 2004
This is the food we like ... Lamb and Rice .. Woof!!
German Shorthair Pointer homepage, we just love it (woof, but we could be biased!)
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Acmepet...chat, info, cool pet of the day!
Rainbow Bridge .. for pet loss, a beautiful tribute site

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