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Memorial: Jack (#1242)

Jack Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on January 8, 2008

Jack
On January 8, 2008 our friend and family member Jack (#1242) crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We are fortunate to have had this wonderful dog in our lives for the past two and a half years. We adopted Jack from Golden Bond at the Golden Bond picnic in August 2005. He was the three-legged Golden for those of you that were there and he always had a tennis ball with him.

We picked him up from his foster Mom, Sherry, the day after the picnic and were amazed how quickly he jumped right into our lives (literally he jumped over the back seat and into the lap of our then 17 year old son, Michael — they were buddies from the start). Jack rode the whole way home (a two hour trip to Olympia) on Michael's lap. He went everywhere with us and of course brought his tennis ball. He was a great catch and loved to have it in his mouth so he could howl when someone came home. People were amazed by him and his ability to get around, he could do everything a four-legged dog could do. He loved playing ball and when he wanted a hug he would come over and share the chair with you until you got the message.

We miss Jack terribly as he touched our lives and will always live in our hearts. We love you Jack! Thank you Golden Bond for giving us the opportunity to have a wonderful dog like Jack.

David, Susan and Michael

Adopted August 31, 2005

Jack
Before I talk about Jack, I want to say how rewarding our experience has been with Golden Bond. We started by looking at dogs on the website, applied and a couple came to visit our house. They contacted Sherry (Jack's foster mom) for information about Jack and finally, we met Jack and all the other beautiful dogs at the annual picnic. Sherry seemed brokenhearted to part with Jack, so we knew he had been well cared for.

Jack has adjusted very well to our family and us to him. He slept the night through by the bed as if he had been there forever. As long as he has his tennis ball close by all seems right in his world. When we first picked him up he used the 2+ hour trip to Olympia to get to know us up close rather then lay quietly. He was excited and happy about getting close to us and at times I imagine it looked as if he was driving with all the bounding around. He howls like a wolf when Michael comes home because he is so happy to see him. We have had Goldens before and one can never replace the other, they each bring their own light into the family and we are thrilled to have Jack with us.

Jack's "Available" Story

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Hi, my name is Jack (#1242). I have been living with my foster family and their humans for about a month now. They are great dogs (and people), but I am told that this is not my forever home. I was wondering if you would like a forever companion?

I am told that I have a disability since I have three legs. Huh? I need no medication and have no special needs in my daily life. And, I always thought those other dogs looked kind of odd with four legs, anyway. I am 6 years old and I have been this way from birth, so I don't see what the big deal is. I do a lot more than most dogs I see lying around. I LOVE tennis balls, and there is no way I will let one hit the ground if you throw it. I will bring it back to you in a jiffy. If you throw two I will try and bring back both at once. Sometimes my foster humans don't throw the ball back as quick as they should, so I help them by placing the ball closer to them to make it easier on them (I am very helpful that way). If that does not help enough, I can always place it in their lap, and they seem to get a kick out of that.

Every once in awhile I try to remind my foster humans that I like to have hugs by walking up to them while they are on the couch, and giving them a little kiss on the ear. Then I put my head on their chest and they get the idea. It wouldn't kill them to hug me first, don't you think?

Jack
Jack (left) running with his friends.
But they do take me for short walks and runs, so I guess they aren't all that bad. I hear them say that I am great off the leash, but I like the leash anyway. Sometimes, I take the leash to the humans to help them since they have their hands full with the other Goldens at walking time.

I'd sure be interested in meeting you. Even though I love it here, I would love to have my own forever home.

Yours Forever,
Jack


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