Four years ago we adopted Millie and at that time I had seen Jake on the your web page. One year later, this very month, I saw Jake was still on the web page. I mentioned this to my wife and her reply was "See why nobody wants him, and then go get him". I brought Jake home the week before my wife and I actually got married.
Last year, in the spring, we traveled to Colorado. We took all 5 dogs in our trailer. Jake's favorite sleeping spot was always on my pillow, even in the trailer. Jake and Brandi spent one day hiking thru the Black Canyon of Gunnison with us.
He went to Missouri and Tennessee in the fall. This year he visited Florida and South Carolina. He always loved the water and liked to wade, but the waves on the beach in Florida seemed to surprise him. He wasn't sure what that was all about.
This morning we said goodbye to Jake.
Monday, Jake was his normal, happy self. He spent an hour chasing the sprinkler in the yard. Thursday, he couldn't stand up. Jake had an immune deficient disorder , the whole name of which I can not recall. He was basically destroying his own blood cells and not getting enough oxygen. We never even knew. Almost any activity caused him to pass out. You had to catch him after he urinated to keep him from falling in it. We tried the treatment but Jake was too far gone to last through it. He got continually weaker, his kidneys were failing and yesterday, he would not eat. This morning, at 9:00 am, Jake took his final car ride (another of his favorite activities). I held him up by the window so he could feel the breeze in his face. I pointed out each car that passed, one week ago he would have barked at each one. His mom and I held him close, as he fell asleep for the last time. Jake will join 2 sisters that he never met, at the Rainbow Bridge.
I cry as I type this email for I miss my little boy so, but I wanted to share a little bit of Jake's life with you, the people who saved him, so that we could enjoy him.
Thank You for allowing us the chance to love our little "anniversary boy".

Phil and Sandy Carpenter

MALCOLM EDWARD T-REX CLARK A/K/A THE SMILE

Malc Man came into Rescue on July 31, 2001..he was one of Rick's first foster dogs. We adopted him a few months later. Although Malc had health problems from day one, he always had the biggest smile and the biggest hug waiting for you. If you were not prepared, Malc's hugs would knock you on your rear end! Malc also loved his stuffed "babies" and usually had one in his mouth. He also loved to sleep on his Dad (Rick's) pillow!!
Malc crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge on Friday, April 8, 2005 while his mom (Allie) was holding him. Malcolm Edward Clark we will miss you always -- there is a huge hole in our hearts without you. But, we know we will see you one day at the Rainbow Bridge and you will be healthy and we will be looking for that hug! Thank you for your love and devotion.
We love you and miss you,
Rick, Allie, Seth, Aunt Judi and your four legged brothers, Aspen Boudreaux and Kia the Cat and Cocker Spaniel Rescue