A HUGE Loss!

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Whether you know it or not, we have all suffered a HUGE loss here on Doodle Kisses! On November 18, we lost Jackdoodle to bloat, a senseless problem that is unexplainable.

Here on DK we have become accustomed to getting help with all our needs. Anything from "What kind of food is best?" to "Should I take my dog to the vet?" and "My vet has prescribed prescription food, what are my options?" Many times those answers come from one of our best and most knowledgable members. Karen (& JackDoodle) has spent so much time researching every little detail of every food so that we all benefit greatly when trying to choose the best for our babies. JackDoodle was a rescue and he came with many health issues. He also came with a LOT of love to give! Because of his health problems, his Mama did tons of research on many different ailments that we have all benefitted from. To say that he saved lives is an understatement. I personally know that because of him, Karen helped us save the life of Annie, a Doodle we rescued off the streets. I know there are more stories out there. There are many who were spared heartache and pain because of her knowledge, many who saved money because of that knowledge. I will go so far as to say that I have trusted her information more than that of my vet at times! (Don't get me wrong, my dogs do go to the vet regularly but sometimes, even a vet doesn't get it right). I know many of us have suffered the same kind of loss and the same heartache and unfortunately, this one brings us all together. Because we know Karen (and Jack), our lives have been changed for good!

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One of our most beloved members could sure use our help but would never ask for it herself! Anyone who is also grieving may wonder what you can do to help.  If, like me, you are looking for a more personal way to help out with the huge ($8300) vet bill she was left with, you can send your donation directly thru PayPal to : [e-mail]. There is no fee for the giver or recipient if sent this way. Leslie (& Halas) will make sure Karen gets all the contributions.

Another option is to send a paypal donation directly to DoodleKisses and DK will make up the pennies lost in the transaction (paypal takes 2% or so):  Donate via DK -- just be sure to write "for Karen" as a note so DK knows it is for her.

Please contact me privately at [e-mail]  or send me a message here on DK if you'd like additional options.  However, If you'd rather donate in memory of Jack please do so here: https://www.guidingeyes.org or here: http://morrisanimalfoundation.org. These are both wonderful organizations that Karen supports. 

Forever Would Not Have Been Long Enough. 
Jackdoodle, CGC
November 28, 2004 - November 18, 2017

 

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

What beautiful tributes, Lori and Nancy, to a hero and his heroine. Sometimes the best love is the one you didn't know you needed--and then, there it is. That love became a passion for Karen and that passion has helped so many of us raise healthier dogs. In honor of that love and legacy, Finn and I would like to help.  Thank you Leslie and Lori for giving us a way.  Finn doesn't know his friend JD Esq. passed over the bridge but he knows something very sad has happened.

[DonMarie and Picco]

Such a sweet tribute!

[Carol and Banjo]

Such a lovely, thoughtful tribute to our friend.    

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Such a beautiful tribute to an amazing woman and her sweet, sweet Jackdoodle. Karen has helped so many people here on DK and I hope we can all rally around and help her now. Lovely job, Lori! Thanks also to Leslie.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Dear Jack,

Today I am thankful for having had you in my life, and for all of our friends here who are missing you, too.

[Stacy]

Thinking of you and Jack today, and all the days. We are thankful for you.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Guinness, Murph and I are thankful for you and JD!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Thinking of you 

[Kaitee and Orwell]

Karen,

I am so sorry. Jackdoodle was synonymous with Doodlekisses for me and now it feels like there is a hole that cannot be filled.

I hope you find peace while grieving.

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

Karen, my heart breaks for you. You are the best doggie mommy ever. JD was blessed to
have found you, though I’m sure you feel you were the blessed one. Sending you hugs..

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

I could write a novel or two about the countless ways in which Karen helped me with Winston's various ailments. I will never forget the night that Winston was in the hospital for his strange seizure episodes and Karen spent hours on the phone with me helping me sort through it. Not to mention all the support and guidance dealing with his allergies and other issues that have cropped up here and there. I know a thing or two about heavy vet bills, having spent well over ten grand just in the last few months keeping Winston alive. I would send Karen a million dollars if I could and it still wouldn't be enough to show my gratitude or to alleviate my grief over the death of Jack, but I will gladly give what I can.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

So beautifully said! I think we all owe Karen and JD a huge debt of gratitude! It is a debt that we could never repay....but we can try. Imagine if everyone on this site sent in just $1.00. Wouldn't that be wonderful??! We can never hope to take away her pain or grief but maybe we can help alleviate some of the stress. It would surely be a wonderful tribute to JackDoodle.