Two Years Without Jackie, CD (Companion Dog)

The late and great Jackie, Companion Dog.   2003-12/24/2009
too soon to be gone.

I want to mark this two year Jackie, CD memorial with an e-mail which was stumbled upon almost two years after it was sent out:(  A very wonderful friend of our family sent out the following sentiments about our dog, Jackie.   I know many people close to us "got" how we have felt about our dogs, cats, and their parting from our lives in the most permanent of ways.   This really highlights how friends can totally get your pain, and commiserate with you.

"Gentlemen, 


It is with great regret that I need to inform you of a loss sustained by the Rubin Family at year end. Jack the Dog has passed away. On a family ski trip, on a beautiful mountain Jack succumbed to a recurring stomach illness. Having fought an admirable battle against this complication, Jack died December 24th. He faced two surgeries on this same disease and the last operation was too tough to overcome.

We all can fondly remember Jack enjoying the family friends at this past years Boobapalooza! How lucky we all were to spend time with this champion. You see, Jack was no ordinary family pooch. He was a titled champion. He brought his family great joy and honor! He represented the dog training business as a partner, frontman and roll model for all dogs who came to learn in his presence.


Take a moment this evening to remember a fallen comrade and keep the Rubin family in your prayers. Time will heal this wound as it has always done but Jack will never be forgotten. I propose a Boobapalooza Award in his name! The Jack Award to be given to that attendee who best represents loyalty, honor and the heart of a champion at the next Boobapalooza!


Rob & Robin, our hearts go out to you!


Yitzchak will be read in Jacks name.

Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made. ~Roger Caras


Love


The Kippa"

Thanks Chuck.   I regret that we only recently found this note.   On the other hand, it has made my day this year to find this, and be able to enjoy these memories of my Jackie CD.   He was an underdog and a wonderdog in so many ways.   Not a day goes by that I don't miss Jackie, Jazz, Neptune, Clyde and Mustache.   Jackie CD gave a lot of hope to owners with dog aggressive dogs.   I wish he could have stayed with us longer.

And now I know how to properly spell "Yortsite" (my now old spelling) LOL.

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