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!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ0pXUb5jVU&feature=share

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

 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I want to thank you all again for the comforting words and thoughts; it does help so much. As soon as I can, I am going to post something to celebrate his life, because that's what I need to think about now rather than dwelling on how it ended. Jackdoodle deserves that. Thank you for doing it for me, in the meantime.

[Amy and Annabelle]

He was lucky he had you for his doodle mom. You usually can't choose how a life ends, but you can choose how it's lived. You gave him the best life any doodle could ask for. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thank you for those words, Amy. 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

[Kaitlin and Ludo]

Karen, I'm so so sorry to hear about Jack. You are in my thoughts.

[Staci & Simon]

Oh Karen, my heart is so heavy right now for your huge loss. I am so so sorry to read this.
Jackdoodle was lucky to have you and so are we. Can't tell you how much I've appreciated your wisdom & willingness to share it with us.
Thank You.
Again, I'm so sorry. You & Jackdoodle will be in my thoughts & prayers. Hugs to you.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thank you all so very much.

[Cathy, Fozzie & Shaggy]

Oh Karen, I am so very very sorry for your loss of your Jackdoodle! Huggs and prayers to you during this tough time.

[Melissa and Lulu]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.

[Kim]

Karen, I am so sorry to hear this! I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. I know how much you did for Jack Doodle with his food and health issues. He was so lucky to have you, and because of you he had a great life.

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

I love this post, I loved Jack and I love Karen. Thank you for organizing this  L & L. I can't think of one person more deseving. I can tell you I have personally been on the receiving end of Karen's knowledge and a certain big nosed someone thanks her.

Going to pp now...it can't be as complicated as I thought when I tried the other day, right? Wish me luck.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

There will always only be one Jackdoodle.  Karen and Jack were the standard of love, care and being a pet mom that I (and probably all) only hoped to achieve.  Being a first time dog owner, I learned how to be the doodle mom that I am today from Karen and Jack.  It doesn't seem real nor will I ever be able to think of DoodleKisses without thinking of both Karen and Jack.  

My heart is breaking for you Karen, through your many teachings about bloat, you have probably saved countless doodles from your selfless sharing of your knowledge on bloat.  I am sure you did everything you could and gave him the best chance to survive it and that is all he could have asked of you.  Yes to celebrating a life well lived, and you gave him that awesome life.  I don't think any of us can know your pain, as he was the most exceptional doodle out of the 10's of thousand doodles on DK.  We all feel each of our own is the absolute best, but I'm sure we all KNOW that Jack was just the irrefutable BEST!  Run, Jack, Run!