Goodbye Peak - Loosing My Service Dog
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- Опубликовано: 11 дек 2023
- 🌈 *Remembering Peak: A Tribute to a Canine Legend 🐾*
Hey, Lovelies! Today's video is a not one I ever wanted to make, one I would have never been able to make. Today I want us to look back at the incredible journey we had with our beloved Peak. At the age of 4 1/2, Peak, my exceptional service dog, unexpectedly passed away due to a mysterious illness this fall, 11.21.23. While in this video I am not delving into the details of the illness ( as it is all covered in several videos on my insta), we want to celebrate the impact Peak made in our lives.
Peak wasn't just a service dog; he was a lifesaver, a fashion icon, and an inspiration to many. His impeccable seizure alert and response skills were just one facet of his brilliance. Even in his retired days at home, Peak continued to actively work every day, bringing joy and support, and working everyday for me till his last.
The sudden loss has brought new challenges every day, but we aim to turn our grief into a tribute. In this video, we introduce you to Pochita and Pallis, as we continue Peak's legacy. Join us in remembering the extraordinary pup who touched our hearts and inspired us in ways words can't capture. 🌟🐕 #RememberingPeak #LegacyContinues #ServiceDog #Petloss 💖
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I’m so sorry for your loss of Peak
I'm so sorry for your loss, my first service dog had to be euthanized 2 years ago. She was a Chihuahua Pitbull mix that we rescued, her name was Lola. I got her when I was 6 and I spent every day training her, playing with her, and walking her, she was my best friend. She didn't become a service dog until I was about 9. My dad was going through legal trouble so I had to move in with my grandma, my dad was the only person in my life that truly cared about me, and I couldn't see him at the time. I started developing major mental issues and Lola started picking up on them. Before I had panic attacks or mental break downs, she would run over to me and jump on my lap, she would not stop licking my face until I calmed down. She nudged my arms so I would hug her and pet her. Eventually, my issues got worse and I was too afraid to go to school. I knew about service dogs because I've always been an avid animal lover, so I started doing research and I realized that she was already a service dog in a way. She preformed tasks and had AMAZING obedience skills because I walked her daily, we went to parks often, and we took her to pet friendly places a few times every week. She grew up around a lot of people and animals so she did great when we started service dog training. My grandma preformed the public access test on us to see how she would do while we were in a mall for the first time, she did PERFECT! We talked with my school and she was approved to go with me daily. I started going to school again with Lola by my side 24/7. My dad was sentenced to prison when I was 11 and I was sent to the mental hospital 3 times in a year, each time I got out my grandma brought Lola with her so I could see her as soon as I got out. Lola was with me for 12.5 years, she was the best damn dog I've ever had. She understood 3 languages, sign language, hand signals, and spelling. She was VERY smart. Sadly, she had a tumor in her stomach that ruptured which is why she was euthanized. We didn't know she had a tumor inside of her. Luckily she didn't suffer for long. As soon as she collapsed in the living room, she was rushed to the vet. She was euthanized and cremated so she could still be with me forever. I miss her so much. My 2nd service dog just retired so I got a standard poodle puppy to be my next service dog. I've had him for about a month now and he reminds me of Lola so much, he even has the same markings and colours as her. He is the perfect puppy so far and he will be starting puppy classes soon. He is finally big enough to fit into Lola's old harnesses! He will be following in her footsteps. Hopefully he won't love food as much as she did though.. Lola loved food more than anything, so she had to be on a strict diet, I had to count her calories and exercise her daily or else she would look like a potbelly pig. She was a smallish dog, she was only 20 pounds, but DAMN! THAT GIRL COULD FIND A SINGLE PIECE OF BACON 3 MILES AWAY IF SHE WANTED TOO! She had a strong nose, and an even stronger food drive. She would do ANYTHING for food. I live behind a grocery store and she ran away while I was gone once... We found her at the shelter that same day and they said a volunteer found her inside of the GROCERY STORE! She climbed over out 6ft tall fence that morning while the store was cooking chicken, I can't believe she made it all the way over there AND went inside. She LOVED food as you can tell. She was an amazing dog, I wish she lived long enough to see me graduate high school, I just graduated.
Something all dog owners know. Every day is a treasure!
For me personally, I go on to get a successor as soon as I'm able. I'm afraid of falling to depression (I'm at risk for falling extremely low) and it gives me something positive to work on. As I'm able. I do not look at it as "replacing" my dog, I'm getting a successor for needs I still have. But I know that's not for everyone. Do what you need to do to grieve!
Sadly, my (service) dog just passed away a month ago. She wasn't quit 6 yo! She bloated and, by the time we got her to the vet, it was already too late. It tore me apart. I'm sorry about Peak. How old was he?
I’m so sorry about Peak he was such a beautiful dog.
Oh no I'm so sorry. We will miss Peak. I heard about that mysterious illness going around in dogs. I'm so scared for my service dog and hope all service dogs that currently don't have it stay safe. Virtual hugsss😢
rest in peace beautiful boy 🤍
Oh my heart hurts so bad for you 🫂💔
We are so sorry for your loss. Peak will forever be in our hearts
So very sorry for d LOSS of PEAK….🙏🏻♥️🐾🐾
I just found you today because I’m new to the service dog stuff, I’m so sorry, I’m very sad to hear this news, I hope your doing okay and your feeling better, don’t worry at all, you will see him again for sure, and he will always love you and look after you 💙
Rest In peace beautiful boy 💙