A sharp, piercing cry, and she was gone.
My 6-pound loveable doglet Jasmine died. Suddenly. Unexpectedly. Quickly.
And I hate it.
She was an adorable little princess. Full of energy. Lively. And an insistent ‘hold me all the time’ companion.
The blow of grief struck my heart as I held her limp body and cried my goodbye. She was so small, but took up so much space: laughing space, loving space, irritating space, and heart space.
She was not supposed to leave so soon. She was only 6, and her doglet buddy Chili is 17. Who would think this little one would decide to explore another playground…without Chili and me, leaving us unprotected.
Jasmine was my attack doglet, alerting me if a squirrel dared to cross our lawn or a walker was within her range of vision. I certainly felt safer knowing this dynamo was what stood between me and imagined danger.
It is with great sadness (and lots of regrets that we didn’t have more time to cuddle) that I say ‘happy travels, little one’. You are missed and remembered.
And know you were loved.
that little voice 
Oh Margo, I am so sorry for your loss. It’s never easy losing a precious family member, and so much worse when the loss is sudden. Your other little companion will also be at a loss to fill the void. May you be of comfort to one another.
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Thank you. Chili and I keep looking around for Jazz, expecting her to demand attention and worming her way into the middle of whatever is going on. We miss her.
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Oh I’m sure you do Margo.
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I’m so sad and sorry to hear this. Losing an animal friend is always so hard. May you find comfort in good memories.
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Yes, I do have wonderful memories of her. She was a delight and thoughts about her bring a smile to my heart.
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This breaks my heart, Margo. Such a terrible, wrenching thing. Hugging you close tonight…
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Thanks Brian. Hugs are very good.
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How sad, I am so sorry for your loss. Grace and peace to you and yours.
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Thank you Tony. She was tiny, but left a big hole.
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Margo how devastating for you. The cavern left by that bundle of love and protection will take time to adjust to for you and Chili. I send you my warmest wishes and deepest condolences
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How lovely of you Osyth. Being able to share grief helps relieve the pain. Thanks.
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If one can help a little, one should
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So sorry to hear this Margo. Love and hugs to you, and may all the happy, laughing, loving memories sustain you. She was such a pretty, cuddly bundle.
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Yes she was Peter. I had never had such a small companion, so I didn’t know how fun they could be.
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Oh Margo, the loss of loved one is always hard. I hope your heart heals quickly.
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Bernadette, my heart will heal and the hole made by Jazz will be filled with great memories.
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Margo I am so sorry for the loss of your family member. Sending loving thoughts to you and Chili. ❤️
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Thanks Christine. The house is a bit quieter without Jazz.
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I am so sorry for your loss my friend.
Kathy
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Thanks Kathy. She really was a pretty cute kid!
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So sorry to hear about the loss of your dear dog companion. I’m wondering if the dog looking out the window with her is the dog we adopted?
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Actually Kathy the other dog is Chili, but apparently looks like your dog. Chili is a cockapoo, not certain what yours is.
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Ahh, Margo. I’m sitting here missing my Mackie all over again. I am heartbroken for you. I know full well how this hurts. And there’s no pill to make it better. I spent almost 3 months in Methodist with this blasted (literally) leg and much of that time I was missing my Mac. Not the black imposter who slinks around like the hand that feeds him is also going to bite him. As if. Oh how I grieve with you over Jasmine. And to lose her so quickly and with no warning. Lord, sometimes there is no justice.
I think I remember that you leave very quickly now. I move back to Houston (the hotel) early Wednesday. I want so much to see you before you go! Any chance of a quick lunch on my nice gazebo while the weather holds and I’m still here–this is strictly a Tuesday Tornado but it would be fun! I’d also love to see Janetta, and I’m consumed with curiosity over your new half sister. As of Wednesday I’m gone till Nov 7 and I think you leave on the 1st. So if you can’t come today, maybe y’all could drive to Houston for lunch–I’m pretty open this year because I’m so laid up still. That could be fun, too, at either the Four Seasons or a private lunch in my offices at the George Brown?
Even if you can take a minute and run over and let me hug you for Jasmine. Let’s at least do this.
I’m truly so sorry.
Kareyb
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Thank you for your lovely note. I’m better today, but I just get choked up when I think of little Jazz. She was darling. Isn’t it sad, but also wonderful, to have a pet that we are so attached to?
I’m eager to get details about you, and to bring you up to date about our meet and greet with our terrific half-sister. She is wonderful, and we had such fun this weekend getting to know each other.
How about I run out to see you tomorrow late morning…or at your convenience? I’m free until 3 (finance committee meeting). I’m not going to include Janetta because I also want to chat about Tejas.
This has been a heck of a summer for you, hasn’t it? I’m so sorry that you have had to go through all this. let me know.
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So sad, sorry to hear such bad news about a member of your loving household.
Jasmine will never be forgotten, your photos are very precious they will stay with you forever, wonderful memories.
Blessings.
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Thanks for sending a response. I loved that little one, and miss having her on my lap.
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Heart breaking. So sorry for you and Chili. I’m sure she knows she was loved.
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Hey Allison. Great to hear from you. Yes, I believe she knew everyone who saw her fell in love. She was a gift in my life.
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I am sorry for your loss. I know it hurts. Praise God for dogs who can love us. I wonder if the love that passes between a good dog, cat, horse, or other animal and their human(s) is a whispered remnant of the pervasive love that must have dominated in the age of Eden, when man was appointed by God to name His animals? Thank God for blessings like your little dog!
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Yes, a pet is a blessing.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing our furry babies is so difficult, but I hope you are able to take some comfort from knowing you gave her a wonderful life while she was with you.
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Thank you Terri. I will always remember that we both enriched each other’s lives.
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I understand. I had to put my yellow lab to sleep before here time for complicated reasons and it haunts me every single day and I think of her every single day. Never had another pet. It’s been 32 years.
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Oh Carl, I’m sorry. I’m still heart sick over Jasmine. She was adorable and such a little thing. I may have other dogs, but she will always be special in my memories.
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