Never in 37 years have I seen my father cry so much as the day he had to say goodbye to his Police K-9 partner.

He often says when he dies, he expects to see him waiting for him at the gates of heaven waggin his tail.

Sorry for your loss...no one is ever a better friend that a great dog.

Sorry for your loss. We a have a yellow lab that is 6 years old and she is also another one of the kids. She is laying at my feet as I type this. I can't bear to see the day your having.

I can fully relate. We don't have children so the family pet is our child. We've had to put 2 of our dogs down and you're right - it's the hardest decision. One was a Siberian Husky and she had cancer. The other was a Pom and she had an enlarged heart. Part of what makes it such a hard decision is just our selfishness, wanting to keep our beloved friends around. Once you look back, you'll know you did the right thing for Jake. He obviously had a great home and loving family.

Take Care.

So sorry to hear this. They ARE family. The great memories will always be with you.

Man I am so sorry to hear this. RIP Jake

Sorry for your loss - I know what you are going through.

I lost my Mastiff, Wilson two weeks ago. He was only a year old, and I was out of town when he passed away.

Take some comfort in the fact that you had 11 good years together, and you got to say that last goodbye.

Sorry for your loss.

WOW !!!

What great support you have all given to our family and it truely does help ease the pain...

Thank you!

Our condolences to those of you that have been through this situation...or are about to have to go through it...

Marc,
Thanks for the magazine cover. My wife and I both got to smile over that...

nothing easy about this situation bro been there too just remember the good times and the friendship it is worth its weight in gold feelings go out for you hang in there