Jake (Sidney 10-110)

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Sidney, also known as "Jake" as this is what he answers to, was a stray saved by the Sheriff's Dept. in Jewell, IA. Jake is a 2-3 year old purebred male Golden Retriever, beautiful golden color, 80 lbs (right for his size), a great medium size, is currently fostered in Emily, MN (about 150 miles NW of the Cities), and is an absolute obedient sweetheart. Jake arrived at the All Seasons CC in Corcoran and promptly required two baths to get him clean as he was quite dirty from living on his own. As the dirt and such washed away, Jake's wonderful personality began to emerge and we knew we had a great dog to place!

Jake has received a clean bill of health from our friends at the Garrison Animal Hospital and is up-to-date on his shots and will be neutered on 4/21. Jake is housebroken, crate trained, gets along with adults and children of all ages, plays well with both dogs and cats, knows the basic commands, walks great on a leash, always stays nearby, and comes immediately upon his name called or a whistle. Jakes sleeps wherever you tell him to, does not counter-surf, eats well, very patiently take treats from your hand, and lets you know when he wants to go outside. Jake does all his nature duties either in the woods or the deep grass. Jake loves his toys but readily gives them to you when told to do so and is not protective of them. Jake does retrieve but prefers to play with his toys first. Jake is not familiar with water - lake - yet but we think he'll do fine given time. Jake is very loving and enjoys pets and compliments - his favorite position is to sit and place his head in your lap for easy petting. Jake likes to be close to you but is not a Velcro dog and enjoys his own quiet time. Please note that the hair on Jake's nose is growing back as he lost it most likely foraging for food - poor thing!

Jake will do well in nearly all situations including other dogs. I think Jake may fit best with an active family as he loves to be around people and enjoys all activities. I don't think Jake will need a fenced yard but may need an invisible fence as enjoys visiting people. It's truly hard to believe someone would let Jake be a stray - we're sure he'll find a very happy furever home very soon.


At a Glance #10-110

Golden Retriever Born: April 2007
Male 70 lbs

Status: Deceased

Profile

** Waiting List **

Sidney, also known as "Jake" as this is what he answers to, was a stray saved by the Sheriff's Dept. in Jewell, IA. Jake is a 2-3 year old purebred male Golden Retriever, beautiful golden color, 80 lbs (right for his size), a great medium size, is currently fostered in Emily, MN (about 150 miles NW of the Cities), and is an absolute obedient sweetheart. Jake arrived at the All Seasons CC in Corcoran and promptly required two baths to get him clean as he was quite dirty from living on his own. As the dirt and such washed away, Jake's wonderful personality began to emerge and we knew we had a great dog to place!

Jake has received a clean bill of health from our friends at the Garrison Animal Hospital and is up-to-date on his shots and will be neutered on 4/21. Jake is housebroken, crate trained, gets along with adults and children of all ages, plays well with both dogs and cats, knows the basic commands, walks great on a leash, always stays nearby, and comes immediately upon his name called or a whistle. Jakes sleeps wherever you tell him to, does not counter-surf, eats well, very patiently take treats from your hand, and lets you know when he wants to go outside. Jake does all his nature duties either in the woods or the deep grass. Jake loves his toys but readily gives them to you when told to do so and is not protective of them. Jake does retrieve but prefers to play with his toys first. Jake is not familiar with water - lake - yet but we think he'll do fine given time. Jake is very loving and enjoys pets and compliments - his favorite position is to sit and place his head in your lap for easy petting. Jake likes to be close to you but is not a Velcro dog and enjoys his own quiet time. Please note that the hair on Jake's nose is growing back as he lost it most likely foraging for food - poor thing!

Jake will do well in nearly all situations including other dogs. I think Jake may fit best with an active family as he loves to be around people and enjoys all activities. I don't think Jake will need a fenced yard but may need an invisible fence as enjoys visiting people. It's truly hard to believe someone would let Jake be a stray - we're sure he'll find a very happy furever home very soon.


Updates

Friday, May 8, 2015

 

I am letting RAGOM know of the passing of our Jake on March 1st, 2015.  He left us so quickly and unexpectedly, we barely had time to gather around to say our goodbyes.  It was hemangiosarcoma that took him.

Jake was our good boy.  He blended into our family and lifestyle as if he had been born here.  He was actually around 6-7 when we adopted him and he came knowing everything and just melted into our home and our lives. He loved just BEING with us and we took him everywhere we could!  He would join us for movies downstairs; LOVED riding along to run errands, or go shopping; he joined us for camping trips and road trips; he joined us for hikes and snow shoe walks- and was a perfect gentleman everywhere.  We never knew a dog could be that good!   And good looking!   Where ever we found ourselves, Jake would undoubtedly get complimented on how "pretty" he was.  (We explained to him they meant he was "handsome", but sometimes you can't tell if a dog is a boy or girl...after a few times, he was fine with being called pretty).  People would stop and take his picture or want their picture taken with him!  When you add Jake to a picture, he made the people look better- happier.  

Just before he passed, he leaned his head back one last time and laid it on my lap, looked up at me with his big loving eyes, just wondering...and I told him he had been a very good boy and if he needed to go, it was okay.  And just like that, he left.  And when he left, a huge void opened up in our house.  I lost my walking partner, tennis ball finder, crumb vacuum, and my antidepressant.  His presence and spirit continue to linger.   I still expect to see him at the door when I walk in.  We all do.  We are thankful for the almost 5 years that he was with us.  He loved many people in that time - family and strangers alike - and everybody loved him back.

While we are glad he did not suffer, we of course are human and greedy and wanted him with us longer.  RIP our beautiful good boy...we miss you.

 

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Sidney 10-110 aka Jake was adopted by the "H" family yesterday and has completed his very long journey which began as a stray in IA. Jake is truly an absolute sweetheart who is an incredible GR with a huge playful heart. Jake quickly became friends with everyone he met and we're sure he's making many more new friends right now. It was a pleasure to be a part of Jake's life for a short time and we thank all the volunteers and professionals who took the time out of their busy lives to ensure Jake would find his furever home. Keep having fun Jake as we'll surely miss you.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Sidney/Jake met the "H" family yesterday and Jake has found a new home!! Jake continues to be an absolute sweetheart and impresses us everyday with his patience and wonderful demeanor. We've been working on fetch as he appears never have been taught to do this and he's learning very fast and is extremely gentle with his toys. He's met many more people, dogs and cats and gets along with everyone. Jake has come quite a distance from being a stray in Iowa but his journey will soon stop at a wonderful home that will love him more each day. Another GR who just needed a chance to find his furever home!


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