Jackson was my baby
 

On March 6, my Jackson had a seizure and died in my arms at home. He was only 7 1/2. If I start at the beginning, Jackson was my special baby from the start. Two weeks after we picked him up, we went back and got his brother Jordan. It was like having to opposites. The angel and devil. After a couple of years, Jordan mellowed and Jackson got even more special. We went on vacation and he got so upset because we boarded him, he almost died. To make a long story short, Jackson was never the typical Yorkie. He wasn't brave like a yorkie. He was heavier and had thicker hair. He was the best little friend and his whole world revolved around loving people. We always joked that Jackson would take the little bus to school. When he couldn't jump on the bed, my dad made steps. When he got a little slower, my dad built bigger steps. My husband put at least 20 nightlights to light Jackson's way at night in the new house. Jackson had allergies and was always a little pudgy. His knee started popping and he would sit and stare into space. We thought it was because of the pain so we scheduled a surgery to fix it. Two weeks before, Jackson had his first seizure. When my husband brought him to the vet, he greeted all his girlfriends and they took some blood. Maybe it was low blood sugar, maybe it was this or that. My husband and I both agreed that Jackson couldn't handle a lot of tests and lets fix his knee first. We thought it could be stress related. On that Sunday morning, Jackson had his seizure. I tried to breathe for him. He died in my arms and the last person he saw was his Mama. Did I mention that my dad was making a ramp for him to get on the bed with us? Our Skeeter and Jordan still miss him. They are doing bettter. I still look for my Jackson. I am used to giving out three treats, counting three dogs and having him lick my feet when I get out of a shower. I know that we did everything that we could and he had an awesome life. Thanks for listening.

Kim, My heart goes out to you. That was a beautiful story about your baby Jackson. I'm sure he was very special and that he holds a very dear place in your heart. Just hearing you talk about him made me feel so happy.

My deepest sympathies to you and yours. Jackson is in a happy place, I hope you know that he loves you and is always thinking about you. Thank you for sharing your story. Just know if you need anything don't hesitate to ask.

Another YT Member on here had a great quote.

Your dog passed because God wanted a new companion, and thought yours was the perfect one.

God Bless you

- Deyna Khristine

Kim,

I'm so sorry. I feel your pain all to well. My dogs have and will alway's hold a special place in my heart, as I'm sure Jackson will in yours. He sounds like he was such a sweety and that he lived a much loved life.

I am so sorry!! he knew you loved him and you were there! My thoughts are with you and your family.

Kim, Your story of Jackson was so full of love. He was a lucky dog to have had a life so full and complete. It is clear that you and your family spared no expense and went above and beyond to make his life so wonderful. Know that his body may be gone from your presence, but his little spirit will always live as his memory remains in your heart! Even tho your loss was so great, you were so blessed to have two other fur-babies to help fill the void in your life. We can never get over this type of loss but we can get around it. There will be days when you just can't stop crying...go ahead and cry for him. There will be days when you laugh remembering some funny antic he did...go ahead laugh - he laughs with you. In our lives, in order to be blessed by these wonderful animals, we must also learn to lose them...and that is the hardest part. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this hard time.

Debbie G. - Oscar's Mom

"Greet everyone as you would your dog"

Im so sorry for your lost. I will have Jackson and your family in my prayers. Jackson was very lucky in having you as mommy. :littleang

oh my what a life your baby had he knows you loved him from the bottom of your heart and you know he loved you unconditional....a match made only in heaven

dianne
 

Im so sorry about the loss of jackson I am also grieving for my little harriet who died last year. Its hard to read your story because im sure our pain is the same.They bring so much joy to your lives and when they finally leave us the pain is almost unbearable. but I can never be without a dog because the joy you get from them really is worth it. take care dianne

I am so, so sorry about Jackson! I know he was your baby! You 'll see him again someday.....Elizabeth

Kim, I am so sorry that you lost your baby, Jackson. I cannot imagine your pain, but pray that with time it will get easier and you will only be left with sweet memories of your time with him. They are so precious!

I am so sorry for your loss. Before Sophie became a part of our family, I could not imagine loving a puppy so much. BUt I do - we all do. And losing her would hurt beyond belief.

I'm glad you have 2 other puppies to comfort you.

im so sorry for your loss we love our pets like any other family member my heart goes out to you i will pray for you!!

What a great story, and what a great life Jackson had! Im so sorry for your loss, I love my Bailey soo much and love this forum to discuss all our stories, and funny traits, and even our hardships and tragic losses. The thought of losing my little partner, worrys me to death, but I do know it is inevitable, But it scares me to death, I'm just glad that we have each other to help each other through our pain. Thanks for the wonderful story of Jackson, and you are in my thoughts and prayers. :)

I am so sad to hear the news regarding your sweet Jackson. How hard for you to have him in your arms at the time. Yet, it probably was a great comfort for Jackson to see you there with him. I shall keep you and yours in our daily prayers and know that we are heartbroken to hear of your loss. On a lighter note, it sounds like your famliy is just awesome, steps, ramps, night lights. Wow, what we do for our sweet little ones, is no less than we do for our 'human' family. God Bless.
CoCo's Family

I was just able to read all of your wonderful thoughts. It makes me feel better knowing that other people love their babies as much as I do and that I am not crazy for missing him so much. Thank you so very much.

So sorry to hear about Jackson. He sounded like a special little guy. It was so sad reading how much Jordon and Skeeter miss him. I recently lost one of mine and it was so sad how much Abby and Sydney missed him. You're definiately not crazy....its loosing a family member. It is very hard. I'm just so sorry.

I am very sad to hear about the death of Jackson .

I am so heartbroken to hear your story. :( My heart goes out to you.

I am so sorry for your loss. How lucky Jackson was to be in such a loving family.
*hugs*
Cyn

You are certainly not crazy! Loving ones pet is one of the most humane and wonderful experiences we can enjoy! Believe me, I love my CoCo more than most of my relatives!! lol You take care of yourself and know we are all praying for you and feel very sad to hear about your little Jackson.
God bless,
CoCo's Family
Antoinette

Jackson sounds like such dear little Yorkie! Your memories of him are priceless and I can tell he had a GREAT family and siblings that loved him so when he was alive. He had such a cute personality that your story of him can give us a good sense of what he was like. He really loved you to die in your arms. May he rest peacefully now.

Here is a picture of Jackson.

Your Jackson was just took cute. I am so sorry for your loss, they have such a very special part of our hearts. I loss my 17 year old yorkie two year ago. My Max sounds a lot like your Jackson, the best yorkie ever. I now have two yorkie that I wondered if I could ever love as much as my Max. Maddie and Rudy are the love of my life now and Max is still in my heart. Jackson will always be in your heart and one day it won't hurt so bad. You all are in my prayers

This makes me cry. What a horrible loss. You have my condolenses. God Bless!

He was so cute .

my heart goes out to you.

I know exactly how you feel. I am teri88's daughter and we just lost our puppy Bandit on May 11th. I'm so sorry and you will be in my thoughts!!! Just know Jackson is always there with you even if you can't see him you can still feel him.

I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that I can say that will make your loss any easier, but rememeber that our prayers and thoughts are with you. My heart brakes for you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry to hear about Jackson, he sounds like he was a wonderful member of your family.