Jake – An Extraordinary Dalmatian
1/25/1992 ~ 2/17/2006
Jake was born on January 25, 1992 in Sugar
Creek, Ohio, to Fancy Dancer (dame) and Duke Jordan (sire), and
his family tree encompasses a long line of champions. Seven weeks
later on March 14, we drove down to Sugar Creek and discovered
who is forever… Jake!
Jake celebrated his 14 th birthday on January
25, 2006. Sadly, he passed away on February 17, 2006 from a chronic
kidney condition. He is forever in our hearts, and we couldn’t
be more proud of him. The veterinarians and
staff of Lakewood Animal Hospital, in Lakewood, Ohio, provided
Jake with superior love and care, ensuring Jake’s quality
of life was the best it could be for over fourteen years. They
will be forever appreciated and remembered for being such a big
part of our family.
Jake liked to spend his days playing with toys (too many to count
over the years), sleeping in our bed, and barking at anyone who walked
or drove by the house with tail wagging. His favorite past times
(besides eating and sleeping) were walks in the valley, walks down
by the lake, running through the snow, and riding in the car with
his head out the window taking in the fresh air.
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Jake Enjoying a Day on the Lake
June 1992 |
To mention everything we love and miss about
Jake would take weeks. However, Birthday’s and Holiday’s
were always a special time for Jake as he loved opening his own
Birthday and Christmas gifts. Barking at the train around the Christmas
tree was always an anticipated event, and devouring the traditional
Birthday cupcake has provided us with countless pictures and a
lifetime of happy memories.
Dalmatians in general are a well mannered
and charming breed, and Jake was no exception. His unique personality
and mild disposition proved a winning combination for us and everyone
Jake touched throughout his life. To us, Jake was much more than
just the family pet… he
was and always will be our first baby boy. We will always pray for
him, feel him in our hearts, and thank him for all the love and happiness
he brought us each and every day of his life.
So sit back, check out Jake’s picture
gallery, and feel free to leave a message with your thoughts and
prayers. We know he appreciates your kind words.
A Hard Day's Work
March 17, 1992 |
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Barking For The First Time
April 2, 1992 |
A New Toy!
Christmas Eve 1993 |
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Just Relaxing
June 1994 |
Down in the Valley
May 1995 |
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Opening His Gifts
Christmas Eve 1996
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With Mommy Down by the Beach
March 1997 |
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Assuming One of His FAVORITE Positions
November 1997 |
Can I have My Treat Now?
July 1998 |
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Too Early to Get Up Yet
December 1999 |
Just Lounging Around
February 2000 |
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Another Christmas Toy
December 2001 |
Enjoying a Summer Day
June 2002 |
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A Morning Stroll
May 2003 |
One of These Days I'll Get that Train!
Christmas 2004 |
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My Evening Walk
September 2005 |
The Jake Brady Memorial Fund Would LIke To Recognize
Lakewood Animal Hospital Inc., For Their Excellence In Companion Animal
Care
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