Canine Myasthenia Gravis - Jesse's at the Bridge.

[pomtzu]

So long dear Jesse. Godspeed to RB, where you will be healthy and happy once again.


I never say good-bye - it just sounds so final - and the concept of RB is anything but final.

[Pinot's Mom]

I imagine Jesse's at the Bridge.

RIP, you big beautiful boy, run in the surf at the Bridge. Your Mom and Dad (and your fursis Cleo) would appreciate a tap on the shoulder once in a while during a hike in the woods to let them know you're happy. You'll be so missed.

[Randi]

Maggie, I'm so sorry for Jesse and his family.

[Pinot's Mom]

One more update...I don't think I need to post in Memorial, unless Karen you'd like to move the whole thread.

Jesse passed on his own at 2pm today. They took him out to the deck (on a lovely day in MD), he so loved to be outside, he saw the vet and took his last breath. As his Mom (Kim) said, "The vet's here, it's time to go!". I'm glad the vet didn't have to take care of it; this takes away the second guessing as to whether he'd get better.

Jesse went with much love. He'll be sorely missed.

[K9karen]

What a beautiful way to go. Jesse knew, poor boy. His suffering is over, Now he's safe and happy and healthy. Hugs to his humans. How devastating.

[pomtzu]

RIP Jesse.

Maggie - how are his parents doing? And I agree, there now won't be any second guessing if they did the right thing. Jesse did it his way. Maybe he was sending them a message - ya' think?

[*LabLoverKEB*]

I am so sorry to hear about Jessie. RIP

[Pinot's Mom]

RIP Jesse.

Maggie - how are his parents doing? And I agree, there now won't be any second guessing if they did the right thing. Jesse did it his way. Maybe he was sending them a message - ya' think?

To answer, here's an email from Jesse's Dad...
To Our Dear Friends:

We sincerely thank each and every one of you for the loving and compassionate support, friendship, and comfort with that you showered us with over the past ten days. Your calls, visits, and prayers are so greatly appreciated. You were not only a comfort to us, but a big part of helping Jesse remain as comfortable as possible as he slipped away from us.

As you now know, we ultimately lost the battle, and today we had to do the only humane thing left to do; put our puppy to rest. Then, in death, as in life, Jesse was once again amazing and giving. As the vet stepped onto the deck and turned to place his briefcase and the IV bag on a chair, Jesse took one final deep breath and passed on his own. As gut wrenchingly tragic and sad as this whole ordeal has been, we would not have traded one moment of the joy, devotion, and love that Jesse gave us in his way too short life.

As the emotions over the past week have ranged from sorrow to sadness, from anger to disappointment, and from helplessness to sheer disbelief, we know that we are truly blessed to not only have the best dog in the world, but the best friends in the world also.

We thank you from the bottom of our broken hearts.