For those of you who know Jacky’s story, we are sad to share that Jacky passed away this morning.
Judy updated us.
Jacky had been suffering from end-stage kidney failure for many months now, so as with the protocol at Imm’s Shelter, Judy will bring home any dog or cat who requires special care.
Jacky has been living in Judy’s house for four months until his passing today. But Judy also told me that Jacky had a best friend and partner, Molly, another dog, at the shelter. Molly was still living in the shelter when Jacky was brought to Judy’s home, so I asked if it might be possible to reunite them in her house.
Judy agreed and so, with the help of a friend, Molly was brought to be reunited with Jacky. It was a very touching moment and so Jacky got to spend his days with Molly by his side, protecting and comforting him. That was on 18th July 2023.
You can view the photos of their reunion in the links here and here.
So, the two best friends were together for two-and-a-half months until Jacky’s passing this morning.
For dogs and cats, an hour “feels” like four, so two months would “feel” like ten months for them.
Here are some photos from Judy and in her own words, in blue.
Molly being reunited with Jacky at my house. Kah Yein, you were the catalyst for their reunion.
Brought Jacky to my house on 15/5 when Imm said he was not eating. A blessing to have him for 4+ months. He was such a sweet and good natured dog.
Taken last Thursday. He’s consistently cooperating getting his daily subcut. Will walk to his deck when I say to him time for your drip.
Late stage kidney failure, Jacky was very, very thin, but he still faithfully and obediently cooperated during all his subcut sessions.
From Judy:
Just letting you know Jacky passed away peacefully early this morning. It’s so strange. Jacky’s body was cold and quite stiff when I found him lying on the floor at 7:20am this morning As I cleaned him, his body softened so I could adjust his head and legs.
I didn’t expect Jacky to pass away this morning. I thot probably coming days, hence didn’t get up to check on him even though I was wide awake till almost 5am. This is my first time with insomnia. My regret not taking this as a signal to be with Jacky till he passed on. ?
Jacky wasn’t eating Sunday n Monday. I syringed soft yoghurt for him every morning and late last night. He was alright having his yoghurt. I went to check him first thing when I got out of bed. He wasn’t in the front kennel. I thot he had walked to the back kennel and was taken aback when I found him lying on the floor. Could tell he had passed away. Will miss him but am happy he can run free and happy at Rainbow Bridge.
Molly feeling forlorn over Jacky’s passing ?
Yes, animals mourn the passing of their loved ones. They grieve just as we do.
I asked Judy if Molly will get to live on at her house, and Judy says yes, as long as there’s space and no other dog needs special care:
Yes, will let her stay for as long as possible. Will only take her back to shelter when I need space for other dogs needing special care. Can’t foresee any for rest of this year.
Will let her say her goodbye to Jacky before his burial.
May Jacky rest in peace now.
May Molly be comforted by Judy’s tender loving care.
May Judy find the strength to continue with her amazing work of compassion.
Such is life in this world. We are born, only to pass away when the time comes. So while we are here, we try our best to do some good, make life a little happier for others. Because we don’t know when our time will be up and when it comes, we will be gone. And whatever that’s left is only all the good we have done during our lifetime. Even that will soon be forgotten in time to come.
Nothing is permanent so it may be wise to hold on to nothing. Just live in the present, do good and be good. Our animals all do this – they live in the present and make us happy. Life can be so simple, right?
From stardust to stardust, till the next Big Bang!