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Pet's Name
Jack
Location
Eaglecrest
Pet's Story
Jack's story ended recently, on Friday the 13th of September, under a full moon. Between that day and June 6th four years ago, we went on a lot of adventures: up mountains and down trails, he was extremely loyal and always up for our next jaunt. I don't know much about his story before he came to be at JAR, but his story after he joined me is one of companionship. Jack was with me through difficult, painful times. He never judged me. He reflected love back to me and always made sure I was okay. He taught me how to grieve and he showed me how to relax. We took care of each other when we were sick or sad. Jack loved sleeping in sunbeams, going for midnight walks around the neighborhood, ear scratches, and peanut butter. We had matching raincoats and high-vis vests. We hiked together until things got too steep for his shoulders, we ran together until the arthritis in his toes became too much, we walked together every lunchtime. He slowed down, but was always excited to see me. On the day I took Jack home, it rained almost as hard as the day we said goodbye for the last time. I couldn't believe it when I saw his reflection in the rearview mirror. I'm feeling only his absence, now. I'll always be grateful to him for being my friend.