jake

You owned my heart in every way

My boy with eyes of green

You owned my heart and others, too

Not an ounce of you was mean

You were rescued from a roof top

A tiny baby kitty

And grew into a gentle giant

And oh--you were so pretty

Those gorgeous eyes could melt the heart

Of every soul you met

Your gentle purrs and kisses

I will not soon forget

The asthma and inhaler

Caused some folks to laugh

But deep inside, I think perhaps

It cut your life in half

The recent battle you just fought

With pancreatitus, too

May have weakened your little heart

It was just too much for you

So dear sweet Jake I'll let you go

As tears fill up my eyes

Please send me licks and purrs galore

If you should hear me cry

A mamma's boy is what you were

And what you'll always be

You've owned my heart in every way

And every part of me

Rest in Peace, Jake

In April of 2000, a little black kitty came into the world somewhere on the grounds of a middle school in Sherman Oaks, California. Some teens or pre-teens thought it would be cute to place him on the roof of the main building. He was rescued and went to live with and love his new "mom". He developed asthma early on and was on an inhaler--yes--an inhaler for much of his life. Steroids and such bulked him up to 24 pounds--a gentle giant, as he was called by his friend and vet, Dr. Tracy McFarland. In recent weeks Jake fought off a bout of pancreatitus and was doing quite well. He even let Mom go on a short vacation.

Without warning,on Friday, January 11, 2008, he suddenly could not navigate and breathing became very labored. Although he was immediately rushed to his doctor, his little heart couldn't take anymore and the world lost a sweetheart of a feline, Jake. This page is dedicated to his memory by Mom, Carolyn and sister, Misty.

I want to thank Dr. Tracy McFarland for her dedication, compassion, and professionalism. I've known this kind and wonderful human being for fourteen years, and one couldn't ask for a better vet and friend. She works only with cats (hence the name, "The Cat Doctor") and truly loves her work. She can't imagine how much her evening calls to check on the Jakester meant to me. I am blessed to know such an individual. A real gem!