For Jeffie - I Miss You by Justine Bennett | Dog Song Saturday

For those of you who came here the past two Saturdays looking for a new dog song, I apologize. My sweet boy, Jeffie, was in the fight for his life and dog songs were the last thing on my mind.

Jeffie lost his battle with Leptospirosis and liver failure on Monday, October 26, 2015.  Today's dog song is for him.

I Miss You was written and is performed by Justine Bennett.  The video was put together several years ago by Owen Reeves in honor of his dog, Jasmine.  You'll see a great many dogs in it because the photos were contributed to this project.

Grab some tissues.  Sit. Stay. Join us as we pay tribute to all of our furry friends. Scroll down below the video to find the lyrics.

I Miss You lyrics - ©Justine Bennett

I miss you like summer days oh
Clouds of may, how I miss you
And I miss you like dancing in the rain oh
Every day oh, every day

I miss you like the night without a moon oh
A flower with no bloom, how I miss you
And I miss you like the warmth of the sun
You shine on everyone, everyone

And nothing will ever be the same
Nothing will ever be the same again
Nothing, nothing

But it oughtta be
But it oughtta be
But it oughtta be

And nothing will ever be the same
Nothing will ever be the same again
Nothing

But it oughtta be
But it oughtta be
But it oughtta be

Oh it oughtta be oh, it oughtta be oh
It oughtta be oh, every day
Oh it oughtta be oh, it oughtta be oh
It oughtta be oh, every day

And I miss you like summer days oh
Clouds of May...
How I miss you

Jeffie | Wordless Wednesday

The last photo I took of my beautiful boy, Jeffie.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be.

So he put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to me."

A golden heart stopped beating, hard working paws at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us

He only takes the best.

Adopt Rascal a #Terrier Dog @WaysideWaifs in #KCMO | Tuesdays Tails

This handsome fellow is Rascal.  He's a rat terrier mix who is about 7 years old.  Shelter staff and volunteers report he's a friendly, happy guy who needs a little training.  Rascal is food motivated and he loves chasing tennis balls.

Here's Rascal's adoption message:

Hi Everybody...My name is Rascal, and I'm a ball of energy! I'm almost 7 years old, but you'd never guess it. I'm a rat terrier mix and a good looking little boy, if I do say so myself! I think my coal black ears, little white nub of a tail, and my happy personality, will charm you when you meet me. I sure hope that will be soon. And I hope you decide that I'm your kind of guy.

I'm looking for a family that will give me the training and consistency that I need. You see, I haven't had a lot of experience learning basic obedience skills like "come, sit, stay" etc. I'm motivated by treats and toys, so those things should get my attention and help me learn. I just love to play and run, especially when tennis balls are involved! Because I'm so rambunctious, I'll do best in a home without children under the age of 5.

I'm curious and enthusiastic about all kinds of things, especially outside, so I'll need to learn good leash manners too. A harness would be best to help me control my impulses and keep me from pulling. (There's something about squirrels that just makes me want to run and chase!) And I would really appreciate extra exercise and games where all my energy would be put to good use. Agility training might be something that would be a lot of fun for me...and for you too!

Speaking of treats, I'm quite good at taking them very gently from your hand. When it comes to eating my meals though, I'm pretty serious. I'd prefer a quiet place to eat, where I'm away from people and other dogs.

The nice people here at Wayside Waifs think I'm close to being crate trained. As for house training, I'll need improvement. They would love to talk to you about good ways for me to accomplish that, and I'm hoping you are the patient person that will help me learn.

Won't you please come out and meet me soon? I'm so anxious to find a forever home, with a family that will help me become the best dog and companion I can be. Will it be you? When you come, please bring all members of the family, including furry ones, just to make sure we all get along. I'm hoping we'll be the perfect match!

Wiggles and wags, Rascal (the little dog with the big personality)

For more information about Rascal, contact Wayside Waifs at  816-761-8151. 

Rascal's animal ID number is 29904399

Wayside Waifs is Kansas City’s largest no-kill animal shelter.   They are an independent, 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit humane society and animal welfare organization established in 1944.  Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. Wayside is the largest pet adoption center in Kansas City, placing over 5,400 animals each year in loving forever homes. Wayside does not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for animals in our care. Only animals suffering from significant medical issues or those that pose a danger are humanely euthanized. Wayside Waifs is proud to be a part of Kansas City's no-kill community. 

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Tuesday's Tails blog hop participants can post any day of the week and link up with a fresh blog hop linky every Tuesday.  Though targeted at adoptable pets, we also welcome blog posts regarding pet adoption, rescue organizations and adoption events. Fetch the Tuesday's Tails Facebook page and give us a like and if you're participating in the blog hop, post your featured pets! Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes!
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Heaven has a New Angel - RIP Jeffie

Jeffie

2006 - 2015

Jeffie passed away Monday, October 26 in my arms on the way to the vet.  He fought a righteous fight with Leptospirosis and liver failure.

I promise to tell you more about his illness when my heart will let me.  Thank you all for your support, good wishes, prayers and love.

 

Jeffie is Fighting for his Life

Jeffie is fighting for his life.  To those of you who heard something was wrong and came here to find out more, I apologize.  The last thing on my mind this week has been writing a blog post. 

It was exactly a week ago that I awoke to soft moaning. I discovered Jeffie huddled deep in the closet and unable to move.  Too weak to walk, gums white, we carried him to the car and rushed to the vet.

First labs showed mega infection, probably kidney involvement. Jeffie had no temperature, but was severely dehydrated.  Xrays gave us no clues.  Jeffie was placed on IV hydration and IV antibiotics.

If I go into a blow by blow report of the past week, this post will be endless.  Here's where we are:  Lab work shows infection still present.  Looks like after attacking the kidneys, it moved on to the liver.  Jeffie is in liver failure.

• Jeffie is still on IV hydration and IV antibiotics and is receiving medications for his liver.
• Jeffie has not eaten since last Thursday evening (Oct 15) and is being force fed.
• As of yesterday the severe jaundice is not yet gone, but going away.
• Lab work shows no improvement for the liver values.
• Xrays tell us nothing.
• Ultrasound of gall bladder is negative.
• We do not know what is causing this.

We are waiting on lab work sent to MU (Vet School) to see if it points to a diagnosis. My vet is thinking Lepto.

I'm leaving out a lot.  A whole lot.  The good news is that yesterday Jeffie was responsive. I actually got some tail wags and kisses.  First in a week.  And I got to take him outside for awhile.  

The bad news is that 80% or more of his liver is affected.  And we still don't know what we're dealing with.