08/24/2026
Jethro
I lost my little man shortly after his 17th birthday.
This was unexpected. Although I knew he was old, he had a vet check seven weeks prior with blood work and was doing very well. No kidney disease, liver enzymes normal , heart was good.
He died suddenly from a massive cardiac event that was untreatable and incompatible with life. The day prior to his death, he was doing great - happily barking at the wind, exploring the yard, laying and basking in the sun.
I got Jethro when he was eight weeks old, a sickly little puppy that no one wanted. He had severe Giardia, which took over nine months to eliminate. He was my extraordinarily gentle, caring, mellow little man. He cared for me deeply. If I left the room for more than five minutes, he would always come and seek me out and sit by my feet.
He was always outside with me when I was gardening. He loved his walks, even though he couldnโt walk well from his back surgeries
He embraced all the new pups that came into our family over the years with joy and affection. Before he lost his hearing, he was my excellent guard dog (he had a big dog bark) always alerting me to noises or people coming to my front door.
My two remaining dogs and I miss him terribly, he was the glue that held us all together as a family.
Jethro I know youโre with your best bud Hank, running free and having fun. I take great comfort in that.
He was always by my side for 17 years, the longest Iโve had a dog. I miss him more than words can say.
My happy, loving, mellow little man.
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