- Love you, sweetie - Chrismatos ♥Unforgettable Mr Ricky.(Too busy)
- kiss kiss - villy21
- xoxo - karlaspence35
- Jake, I love you. You are happy and will be with your Mommy and sibling always in spirit. You are a little angel, Aunt Marsha, Enchanticals - Enchanticals~ Death in Family
- xoxoxo - karlaspence35
- xo - Tabocat - busy & trying to catch up!
- Angels kitty in heaven for you dear Jake XXXXX be at peace XXXXX - herberouge1 Florida 3rd trip ! Wow !
RIP dear Jake. July 15 1999 - Dec 18 2012. A final tribute. EXPLORE Dec 19, 2012 #54
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What I loved about my beloved Jake.
Jake had been in my life for 13 years.
He and Bailey came to me at 6 weeks of age. I could hold both
litter-mates in each of my palms.
The first thing I noticed as I held Jake on the car ride home is that
even at that young age he maintained direct contact with my eyes as I
spoke gently to him.
Those big blue eyes later changed to a beautiful green, and always
looked at mine whenever I spoke to him.
The next thing I noticed on the way home as I held him near my face was that cute little tongue came out and kissed my nose, from day one.
As he grew into a playful kitten whenever I said come here and give me a kiss he did with that beautiful tongue. He would walk across a room or my bed as he quickly associated the words "Come here give me kiss and I'll get you supper." (treat)
He learned to sit on command and give me paw, then the other one as witnessed in one of his videos on my flickr section under Jake's videos.
EVERYDAY when I came home from work be it day shift or night shift he'd greet me at the door.
I'd say lets go up to the bedy (bed) and he would race upstairs ahead of me… making Ruh ruh ruh sounds and plop himself on the pillow next to mine.
In the morning when he wanted me to feed him he turned on the light at
05AM (also in flickr video section.
If that didn't work I'd tell him turn it off and he would.
Then he would proceed to lick my face, or gently paw it. If I turned
away he would run his paw through my hair.
If all else failed he would give my hand a little love bite.
When I finally did get up I put on a much too long housecoat.
Jake followed me down the stairs and every step or two he jumped on
the bottom of the housecoat. He did this the entire way down.
Jake LOVED his food. He gobbled it in no time then pushed Bailey out
and try to eat his.
All I have to do is call out the word supper, clang his bowel or open
the oven and he raced to his dish, trying to beat Bailey in the
process. Always did too!
Jake was the alfa male of the 2 brothers, even though he was smaller than Bailey. He sure was the boss.
If ever I scolded Jake (rarely) by telling him he was a "bad boy" in a stern voice he would ALWAYS immediately come over to me and rub up against me.. to get me to make up with him. It ALWAYS worked too. ;-)
Jake had one black whisker on the right side of his face. The rest were all white.
Jake was my best companion over 13 yrs through my many shoulder and
knee surgeries, always lying next to me on my pillow near my head,
giving me comfort.
He was a purr machine the moment I talked to him or petted him. Again
always looking directly into my eyes.
Jake loved to play, chasing Bailey and watching the birds and
squirrels. He would leap a mile in the air for the Cat Prancer toy.
Every time an airplane flew by Jake would look up high in the sky.
Jakes HATED sneezes. If I sneezed he would run away voicing his displeasure, meowing rrrroh, rrroh, rrroh and finally big meows for 3-5 seconds.
He was a kind gentle soul, NEVER once biting or scratching the vets with his medical issues the past few years. He was a very brave boy and he fought hard to live.
He was also a meticulously clean kitty. Always washing after he eats
and NEVER missing the litter box even when ill. Dr W and Dr Lecavalier
and all the vets tech fell in love with Jake.
They too had tears when he left us...
Above all he was a loving loyal companion and I will always love him
and miss him immensely.
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Neva in 2013, KrazyBoutCats, ar-men15, Trish Hamme Farewell Sweet Stevie,R.I.P., and 238 other people added this photo to their favorites.
neuro (RIP Beloved Jake) (5 months ago | reply)
Please click on 1st pic for the video.
neuro (RIP Beloved Jake) (5 months ago | reply)
Thank you all for the love and support shown me, Jake and Bailey.
Your kind words bring me a bit of comfort during this difficult time.
I am heartbroken and will love him forever.
Heaven now has another little orange angel.
He truly was a special boy
(ALL pic are clickable).
KrazyBoutCats (5 months ago | reply)
Sandy this is a Beautiful tribute to your Gorgeous Boy, Brought tears to my eyes seeing all his photos in such a Beautiful manner, He will always be with you... I am so sorry... Many Hugs to you all...
Neva in 2013 (5 months ago | reply)
Sandy. I am so sorry.
ar-men15 (5 months ago | reply)
a supreme tribute dear Sandy, both in words and photos.....Heaven do has another sweet angel now....
Jogabi-Michèle (5 months ago | reply)
So sorry my Sandy, my friend, I am very sad for you and I think that your heart is broken, your beloved Jake we loved him so much, but he is now issued.
Rest in peace little heart of love and up there watches carefully over your adorable mum.
Sandy I am with you by the heart, kisses my friend
Thoughts for our lovely Jake.
Michèle
TaiGarual-Internet issues :( (5 months ago | reply)
This is a very touching tribute Sandy. Your words and photos show how much Jake was loved and cherished. May Jake RIP and may you find peace in the happy memories of the years (a lifetime for him) you so happily shared. We send a big cuddle.
Trish Hamme Farewell Sweet Stevie,R.I.P. (5 months ago | reply)
A very Loving and Moving Tribute to your Dear Jake ~~~~~~
RIP Beautiful Boy ~~~~~~~
Love & Hugs , Sandy , and Prayers for comfort ~~~~~~
A special kiss & cuddle for Dear Bailey ~~~
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nushuz (5 months ago | reply)
What a beautiful tribute to your sweet boy, Sandy...it made me cry. Hugs for you and Bailey! You will always have him in your heart. I know it's not the same, but it's something that you can treasure forever.. I will miss your photos of him. He knows how very much you loved him and how you tried everything possible to try and keep him here. He fought so hard to stay with you .RIP sweet Jake. Heaven has another kitty angel..he is well and whole and happy frolicking over the rainbow bridge.
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whitefoot (5 months ago | reply)
I write this with tears in my eyes--Jake was a special beautiful boy . I will miss his green eyes and orange goodness. Hannah, Alice and I send deepest condolences to you and Bailey...
jp51~ (5 months ago | reply)
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul...
sophie Sssss (5 months ago | reply)
on no I am so so so sorry that you have lost your lovely boy, I know how heartbreaking it is to lose such a special soulmate, I am sending you a hug, and best wishes, and hope that the pain eases soon, bless his little catty soul xxxxxxxxx
Eddie 1 (5 months ago | reply)
Hi,Sandy,I really am so sorry my dear friend,my thoughts are with you take care,eddie,xxxx
Agnes Siljekil (5 months ago | reply)
Sandy this is the most wonderful thing I have red about a loved one. He was so special and smart, oh and so gorgeous. I can not imagine the pain you feel, the loss of Jake is hard to soak in. You are on my thoughts. He will be loved forever.
FocusPocus Photography (5 months ago | reply)
Your wonderful tribute to Jake brought tears to my eyes again ! When I look at all these beautiful captures of him it's hard for me to believe that he is gone. He was a very special boy and we will never forget him.
wee3beasties (5 months ago | reply)
Such wonderful memories of your incredibly handsome boy. So, so, so sorry for your loss. Goodbye, dear, sweet boy.
Diane's Sweet Treats - (Diane Burke) (5 months ago | reply)
My heart breaks knowing yours is. This is a lovely tribute to your beloved Jake, I'm sure he's purring for you and missing you as you miss him. Hugs, Sandy.
k2sleddogs (5 months ago | reply)
Oh my gosh, Sandy, I am so sorry. I know there isn't anything I can say to you to make you feel any better. It's always such a terrible thing to lose one of your babies. And it feels terrible. I'm sure my Mieke and Friggin and all of my babies are looking out for Jake and have welcomed him. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. I'm so, so sorry to see this. Hugs.
frankbehrens (5 months ago | reply)
Sorry for your loss. He was a real handsome boy. RIP Jake!
JudyY1 (5 months ago | reply)
Dearest Sandy,
Your tribute to wonderful Jake was very moving. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss and I know (all too well) the difficult time you are going through right now. You and Jake have been in my thoughts constantly and he is at peace now, across with Rainbow Bridge with my precious Empress Kalli and other noble beasts like him.
Love and deepest affection, Judy in NY,NY-USA.
Dominique Rolland (5 months ago | reply)
Sory sory sory
Bennilover (5 months ago | reply)
The most wonderful cat tribute I've ever read and seen. Jake was truly a remarkable cat, all the wonderful interactions with you are truly unusual and so endearing. RIP, Jake, you've earned a special place in Heaven.
Figareine- Michelle (5 months ago | reply)
Tendres pensées pour toi Jack !
Chrisser (5 months ago | reply)
My condolences to you and Bailey on the loss of Jake, Sandy. Jake is smiling and purring with other kitty cats across the Rainbow Bridge, including my beloved Mitzi, Mystery who belonged to Dale (silverbox2), and Ariel who belonged to Janet (kiwibyrd1). Blow kisses up to Jake whenever you get the time, please and thank you. :,'-)
ruthug08(on and off ) (5 months ago | reply)
wonderful series of your loved orange boy jake...thanks so much for sharing, sandy...
it is so sad to look at the beautiful portraits, and to know sweet jake isn´t here any more....it touches (and breaks) my heart reading when you brought jake and bailey to your home when they were little babies of 6 weeks only....now jake is in a better place with no pains...he will stay in your heart and in your soul and in your mind forever, dear sandy....we will keep sweet jake in our memory, of course.....
Lallee (5 months ago | reply)
What a very special little boy he was. I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to know him, all be it a virtual one. I am keeping you in my thoughts.
Cajaflez (5 months ago | reply)
So sorry for the lost of Jake. He was a beautiful orange tabby.
A wonderful serie of pictures of Jake.
Chrisser (5 months ago | reply)
Red~Star (5 months ago | reply)
Wonderful tribute to your beloved Jake. So soothing to read your words about him and to see the amazing pics you took of him. He was a joy to see here at Flickr and will certainly be missed. I hope you're doing ok? He was still relatively young and should have lived many more years. Do you know what caused all his aliments?
Kerri Lee Smith (5 months ago | reply)
What a beautiful tribute to Jake. I know Jake must have felt loved and cherished every day of his life. Hugs to you and Bailey from Ella, Mack, Jimmy and me.
WJB1961 (5 months ago | reply)
A wonderful tribute to a beautiful boy. Those of us who have lost a beloved member of our family share your pain and rejoice that we are able to remember them with our photos. Jim
Ida J.M. (5 months ago | reply)
I'm really sorry for you you lost this lovely cat. You gave him a beautiful tribute!
I'magrandma (5 months ago | reply)
so so so sorry for your loss. may you find comfort in knowing he was well cared for and Loved. He is a handsome fella.
cherithsky (5 months ago | reply)
I'm so very sorry, Sandy.
bulldog1 (5 months ago | reply)
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear and beloved cat, Jake, and such a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to him.
I'm a contact of Red Star and once having cats but just dogs now .....my heart goes out to you during this sad time.
Krittergirl (5 months ago | reply)
I am still saddened by Jake's passing, I just looked at all your beautiful videos of Jake once again, and just love them, he was a smart and special boy.....and your tribute is so touching and heartwarming....you will always love him and he will always be in your heart, and you have such wondeful memories and I am glad you took a lot of photos and videos of him!!!!
Martin Smith - taking a break (5 months ago | reply)
My condolences, RIP Jake!
Supermunchie (5 months ago | reply)
I never knew Jake and came here from Red Star's stream, I am so so sorry for the loss of your boy. I know words barely help - but he had such a long and what sounds like a wonderful life. I know it's a heartbreaking time and I have been there as well. Rest in peace Jake oxoxo
Bob the Birdman and All Around Nature Guy (5 months ago | reply)
Hi, I am one of Rebecca's (Red Star) friends. She posted that you lost your cat and to check out your post. Jake really seemed like an exceptional cat and a wonderful companion. I'm very sorry for your loss, I have three cats and know how I would feel if I lost one of them.
camera girl 108 (5 months ago | reply)
Jake was truly a smart, sweet and beautiful cat. Thank you so much for sharing him with us--I'm glad I got to know your special boy and love him through your words and photos, and often funny videos. What a wonderful life he had with you! Hugs to you in this very sad and difficult time. And an extra comforting hug to Bailey, who must be missing his dear brother too.
sweetp_sqrd (5 months ago | reply)
Seems we are losing many good kitties this week. You're in my thoughts and prayers. May all your wonderful memories and pictures help to ease your heartache.
neuro (RIP Beloved Jake) (5 months ago | reply)
Thank you everyone. My heart is still breaking and I can't stop crying.
I will try to respond to your emails in time, It's just too fresh and raw right now.
Thanks for all the love, comments and tributes.
You have all been wonderful virtual friends and I am truly grateful.
David McCudden (5 months ago | reply)
Sandy you know Im not much of a talker..but I am crying so hard right now for you loss. Im so sorry. You are the best mom!! And he knows it. David
Silvia Inacio (5 months ago | reply)
RIP adorable Jake. ;o(
I'm so sorry for your loss... that must hurt so much !!
♥
snowinglightly (5 months ago | reply)
I don't "know" you and I didn't know Jake. But Red Star mentioned you. I just stepped in to say that I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how devastating it is to lose a truly beloved pet.
Sounds like Jake had a wonderful life with you and that you two were meant to be together.
Reading about him and your relationship made me cry.
He does have beautiful eyes for sure. And I know they were filled with love for you.
Beautiful series of pictures commemorating his time here with you.
Again, I'm so sorry. My heart aches for you.
villy21 (5 months ago | reply)
This is so beautiful Sandy ... sorry I havent been online for a couple of days...
he was very loved and he will be always loved, never forgotten, RIP sweet Jake, go and play happily and with no pain in the flowerbeds , chasing birds and eating all the tuna you can. You'll find a lot of friends there, and you will chat about your humans, the ones that loved you and that you domesticated ... much love <3
(((( hugs Sandy )))
I Flickr 4 JOY (5 months ago | reply)
I didn't know Jake, Bailey or you Sandy but I see that flickr is alive with condolences today. After watching some of your videos I feel I know Jake a little bit. What a clever, handsome and funny guy. One in a million.
Sandy, my heart aches for you.
snowy4052002 (5 months ago | reply)
I am so sorry for the loss of Jake--he looked to be such a beautiful, loving member of your family.