Rest in Peace my sweet, sweet Jonah

**gsdraven** · 12-10-2012, 02:53 PM

This morning we let our sweet, gentle boy, Jonah, go.

We've had Jonah just over 3 months after he was found when he laid in front of a car in the Poconos after 8 months on his own. He came with a whole host of health problems. We tried our best to get them under control and he was doing well until his feet became very infected.

He was put on some potent antibiotics and it seemed as though his feet were improving but there were other signs of deterioration. Last Sun night, we made an trip to the ER after he vomited, was shaking, lethargic and just uncomfortable. We decided that it was a reaction to the abx and stopped those and had 3-4 good days until he crashed again on Friday with more concerning symptoms. Jonah and I spent Fri and Sat just snuggled up on the couch together as he could barely lift his head.

Jonah was not a young dog but he had so much love to give. He was ever so thankful for a warm bed, steady meals, a pack to be a part of and a loving family of his own. He was my shadow and such a proud German Shepherd. He helped my female cat, Allie, get over her fears of dogs and was a great companion to other boarders in our home.

He gave so much to our lives and his presence is already missed but I am grateful to know that he is no longer in pain and knew warmth and love before his passing.

A couple of pics of Jonah:

This weekend, resting with his buddy.

msvette2u · 12-10-2012, 02:57 PM

I'm so sorry

Thank you for loving him at the end of his journey...

**JakodaCD OA** · 12-10-2012, 03:03 PM

Jamie I am so very sorry

What a beautiful boy. The pics of him with the cat are adorable..So sad , but glad his last months have been with you

Shade · 12-10-2012, 03:08 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm happy he had a good home at the end and loving people that watched over him

RIP handsome

TimberGSD2 · 12-10-2012, 03:11 PM

You did so much for him and I am sure he knew what love was these last couple of months with you. I hope your heart heals soon. I am so sorry for your loss.

Kyleigh · 12-10-2012, 03:13 PM

I'm so sorry, it's never easy. RIP Jonah

selzer · 12-10-2012, 03:16 PM

I'm sorry. It is always hard to lose them.

Courtney · 12-10-2012, 03:18 PM

Bless Jonah and you for giving this boy a loving home.

I cannot imagine a dog being on their own for 8 months...but it certainly matters how they leave this world and he was well loved and knew it.

RIP Jonah.

Lilie · 12-10-2012, 03:18 PM

Big hugs to you and your pack.

**jocoyn** · 12-10-2012, 03:27 PM

I am so sorry -- but he left in loving arms. That means a lot.

12-10-2012, 02:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
gsdraven Moderator Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mont Co, PA Posts: 5,420	Rest in Peace my sweet, sweet Jonah This morning we let our sweet, gentle boy, Jonah, go. We've had Jonah just over 3 months after he was found when he laid in front of a car in the Poconos after 8 months on his own. He came with a whole host of health problems. We tried our best to get them under control and he was doing well until his feet became very infected. He was put on some potent antibiotics and it seemed as though his feet were improving but there were other signs of deterioration. Last Sun night, we made an trip to the ER after he vomited, was shaking, lethargic and just uncomfortable. We decided that it was a reaction to the abx and stopped those and had 3-4 good days until he crashed again on Friday with more concerning symptoms. Jonah and I spent Fri and Sat just snuggled up on the couch together as he could barely lift his head. Jonah was not a young dog but he had so much love to give. He was ever so thankful for a warm bed, steady meals, a pack to be a part of and a loving family of his own. He was my shadow and such a proud German Shepherd. He helped my female cat, Allie, get over her fears of dogs and was a great companion to other boarders in our home. He gave so much to our lives and his presence is already missed but I am grateful to know that he is no longer in pain and knew warmth and love before his passing. A couple of pics of Jonah: This weekend, resting with his buddy. __________________ Jamie Raven (GSD) - December 8, 2007 Kaiser (GSD) - November 2009 Holly (GSD) - March 24, 2011 Best Paw Forward Life's Abundance

12-10-2012, 03:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 17,555	Jamie I am so very sorry What a beautiful boy. The pics of him with the cat are adorable..So sad , but glad his last months have been with you __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

12-10-2012, 03:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shade Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 3,459	I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm happy he had a good home at the end and loving people that watched over him RIP handsome __________________ Shanna My Pack: Jasmine - Female Miniature Poodle - born Aug 15, 2010 Loker Delgado Von Stalworth - male GSD - born Jan 26, 2012 Koda & Zazu - 4 year old male cats

12-10-2012, 03:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
TimberGSD2 Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 1,040	You did so much for him and I am sure he knew what love was these last couple of months with you. I hope your heart heals soon. I am so sorry for your loss. __________________ Christina Kya - GSD 7/15/00 Phinneas - Min Pin 2/4/08 Milla - Orithia Z Diehlomov 2/10/12 TJ - GSD 2/27/99-8/7/11

12-10-2012, 03:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kyleigh Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,315	I'm so sorry, it's never easy. RIP Jonah __________________ Marion’s Zoo-Kyleigh, London-cat, Echo-TAG, Ellie-Quaker; www.marionsquilts.com

12-10-2012, 02:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	I'm so sorry Thank you for loving him at the end of his journey...

12-10-2012, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
selzer Crowned Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denmark, Ohio Posts: 20,843	I'm sorry. It is always hard to lose them. __________________ RIP Arwen, CD RN CGC RIP Whitney, RN CGC Jenna, RN CGC & Babs, CD RA CGC HIC (not AKC) Heidi, RA CGC & Tori, RN CGC SG3 Odessa, SchH1, Kkl1, AD Ninja, RN CGC & Milla, RN CGC Joy, Star Puppy, RN CGC Dolly CGC & Bear Gretta Hepzibah

12-10-2012, 03:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Courtney Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,401	Bless Jonah and you for giving this boy a loving home. I cannot imagine a dog being on their own for 8 months...but it certainly matters how they leave this world and he was well loved and knew it. RIP Jonah.

12-10-2012, 03:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 8,968	Big hugs to you and your pack. __________________ Hondo Von Dopplet L Bauernhof "Hondo"- GSD Lilie's Tug McGraw "Tug" - Golden Retriever Maggie - Mini Dachshund (Rescue) Lonestar - Texas Blue Lacy Funyon, Ashe, Soot - Barn Cats Scooter /1/2 Arabian, Shadow, Katie / APHA

12-10-2012, 03:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
jocoyn Zombie Queen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 11,869	I am so sorry -- but he left in loving arms. That means a lot. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Beau -NAPWDA Certified Cadaver Dog Waiting at the Bridge (italics=GSDs) (hemangiosarcoma=blue):Grim , Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

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