I don’t know how to do this.

[Jakedog]

Yesterday I lost my best bud. My little pal Jackie Chan. My one consolation was that it was very sudden. He wasn’t sick. He didn’t suffer. He was here, and then he wasn’t. Vet thinks he had a massive stroke.

But that meant I had no chance to prepare or ready myself.

And I am not ok with this. And I definitely wasn’t ready to have a life without him.

I don’t know what I’m doing. I don’t know what to do. And I’m so incredibly sad. And I’m actually in good shape compared to my girls.

This dude has left such a gigantic hole.

Worst Christmas ever.

Sorry to be a downer. But I am so lost right now. I don’t even want to go home tonight when I’m done with this gig because I know he won’t be there and I’ll totally lose my sh!+. Again.

I’ve lost pets before and it’s always very hard. But this is totally different. Jackie was my dude. My absolute best buddy. I do not know how to do this. He might have been a dog, but he was the best person I’ve ever known.

 

[Toto'sDad]

I am so sorry, it's bad enough when you see it coming but given the holidays and the suddenness of his passing, it's got to be an awful lot to deal with. Words don't help, but I do know what you're going through, and you have my deepest and sincerest condolences.

 

[PhoenixBill]

I feel your pain. He looks a lot like my Daisy, she made her final trip to the vet almost 8 years ago and I still miss her. Our critters truly give us unconditional love.

 

[edvard]

I don't know how to do this.

Do the next thing. Whatever that may be, however it may present itself, whatever needs doing right there, right then. Then do the next thing after that. I've slogged through many overwhelming life events that would have been paralyzing if I had to deal with everything at once. Instead, just take one step after another until you're through.

Sorry to hear you lost a best friend. It's plain to see he had someone special in his life to be excited about being there for. Honor his memory and be there for yours, one thing at a time.

 

[Deeve]

That's the best epitaph I've seen in a long while:
He might have been a dog, but he was the best person I’ve ever known.

Please accept our condolences for this deep loss. So long, Jackie.

 

[Milspec]

I have no good advice, never do when such things happen. I have spent most of life behind an emotional wall to isolate myself from such things, be it person or pet. I have experienced enough grief at a very early age and had my fill of it then.

What worries me is the timing and the children. What you do not want is for Christmas to become a negative memory that they will dwell upon for years after. Maybe adopt a new animal and provide both it and your family with a happy event to remember?

I don't know what I would do either really....wish I could help. Try to have a happy holiday, there is good left to find.

 

[thunderbyrd]

I am very very sorry for your loss. Time will pass, it will hurt less.

 

[teletimetx]

Sorry for your loss - it’s heartbreaking.

Lucky though, that you had your time with Jackie. Not everyone gets that chance.

Condolences to you & your family.

 

[playforfun]

I know you can’t replace Jackie Chan and I know you don’t wanna try. Enjoy the memories and maybe adopt a puppy, it may help the kids get some peace. I’ve still not gotten over the loss of my princess almost 10 years now but Tuffy is helping. Sorry for your loss

 

[drmordo]

I'm so sorry. The best friend I ever had was a Jack Russell. She went everywhere with me and slept curled up with me every night. She died very suddenly, and it just crushed me. I dreamed about her for years and often woke up crying.

All I can say is I've been there, and it really, really sucks, but eventually the hurt will fade.

This was not long before she died.

 

[haggardfan1]

My heart is broken for you and your family. Especially at this time of year...I can't imagine your grief.

I've lost many dogs in my life, and it never seems to get easier. Having spent the last two years mostly alone with my dogs, I dread the loss of either Flash or Ava, and spend what to me is an inordinate amount of time thinking about that inevitable event...maybe my age has something to do with that.

My prayers are with you and your girls. You all certainly gave Jackie a terrific home and life.

 

[trandy9850]

It’s horrible…you hurt in places that you didn’t even know you have...it’s not just a giant hole in your heart….it’s also a huge hole in your soul….people say you will get over it eventually….that’s a lie….you will never get over it….the only consolation you have is that you can still feel something, good or bad, in this world in which we live.

 

[boris bubbanov]

Jackie's image just breaks me up. It is so easy to see, what an incredible soul he was.

You're guaranteed to keep his memory close to you, forever. Wherever you go, Jakedog, he will be there with you. I think you know that. And it will be OK. I'm certain of it.

 

[lowatter]

Been there, done that. I feel for you buddy. Carry-on.

 

[Dan German]

So so sorry for your loss. And I can’t tell you what you can do to deal with it, because I don’t know. It’s the worst.

 

[Cpb2020]

I’m sorry for you guys. The only advice that I can give, having been there, is to talk and laugh about the good times with your family, and lose your **** together.

The first of the 3 times that I saw my dad cry was when I was 10 when we lost an amazing dog. And I don’t know why, but I look back at that as an important thing for me to have experienced.

 

[24 track]

pets are family and,a ring of unconditional love you can see it in their eyes and their every fibre , but Boy Oh Boy do they punch right through your heart . Jake I am soo sorry , but you know , Jackie Chan would not have wanted to be with any one else other than you , even up to the end and he loves you still that will never change!

condolences brother,
May he journey well!

 

[smoothrecluse]

I’m sorry for your loss. It’s amazing how strong of a connection we can make with another species. As I type this, Whizzbang the Wondermutt is wedged in the bed between my wife and I, and I’m sad just thinking about losing her in a few more years.

It’s sad that this will cast a pall over your holidays, but I hope you find find some moments of joy in the next few days. Hang in there man.

 

[Nightclub Dwight]

Oh crap, I'm so sorry. I have tears in my eyes just reading this. I dread the day we lose my little cat, whenever that may be. Those eyes in that photo show that Jackie was one special pup who looks like he can read your very soul. Strength and peace to you and your family, brother. What a time for this to happen.

 

[suthol]

Sad news JD, our furry friends are so hard to let go and we miss them terribly.