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(7,919 posts) Sun Dec 14, 2025, 05:54 PM Sunday

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Jake the vicious killer attack dog has just crossed the rainbow bridge.. [View all]

Well, okay, he was a ten pound chihuahua, but I think he would like to be known that way.

We think he was 17 years old; got him from his foster home six years ago when his age was estimated at eleven.

We didn't know how much time we would have with him; we're delighted to have had him as long as we did.

He chose Mrs. Permanut as his person, and started growling and nipping at me when he was in killer attack dog mode. I thought it was hilarious, but I'm not sure he knew that.

He retired a couple years ago from killer attack dog duties, and decided we could be buddies. I'm gonna miss him, you know how that goes.

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Jake the vicious killer attack dog has just crossed the rainbow bridge.. [View all] Permanut Sunday OP

It's sad to lose a pet- many here at DU have had that experience and we grieve with you! biophile Sunday #1

Good advice, we're going easy today. Permanut Sunday #3

So sorry montanacowboy Sunday #2

Thanks, montanacowboy.. Permanut Sunday #7

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Sunday #4

Thanks, SheltieLover, we spoiled him rotten.. Permanut Sunday #8

Sorry for your loss. Rest in peace killer Jake. sinkingfeeling Sunday #5

Thanks, sinkingfeeling.. Permanut Sunday #9

So sorry about Jake. Dear_Prudence Sunday #6

Thank you, Dear_Prudence, he was a total character! Permanut Sunday #10

I'm sorry for your loss irisblue Sunday #11

I'm so sorry for Jake's passing iemanja Sunday #12

Thanks, iemanja, we reaaly did. Permanut Sunday #16

"" AllaN01Bear Sunday #13

Thanks, AllaNO1Bear.. Permanut Sunday #17

I am sorry. LoisB Sunday #14

Thanks, LoisB.. Permanut Sunday #18

Yes. Been there. LoisB Yesterday #68

It is hard to say goodbye to a much loved family member. appleannie1 Sunday #15

Thanks, appleannie1.. Permanut Sunday #19

Epitaph to a Dog by George Gordon Byron 1788 - 1824 Hotler Sunday #20

Wonderful, thanks Hotler. Permanut Sunday #21

I am so sorry, Permanut Grim Chieftain Sunday #22

Thanks, Grim Chieftain, that's good to hear today.. Permanut Sunday #23

So sorry for your loss 😞 MustLoveBeagles Sunday #24

Thank you, MustLoveBeagles.. Permanut Sunday #35

I feel that pain with you Permanut. Our furry companions are such a joy. The Polack MSgt Sunday #25

Thank you, The Polack Msgt. Permanut Sunday #36

He sounded sweet and funny. I'm sorry that you didn't get more time with him. chowder66 Sunday #26

He was a littie clown for sure.. Permanut Sunday #37

May the memories comfort you for years to come. JMCKUSICK Sunday #27

Thank you, JMCKUSICK.. Permanut Sunday #38

I know indeed. I miss my two every day. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Sunday #28

Mrs. Permanut says it's like a hole in her heart.. Permanut Sunday #40

I'm very sorry for your loss, Permanut. brer cat Sunday #29

Thank you for your kind words. brer cat. Permanut Sunday #41

I'm sorry cate94 Sunday #30

Thank you, cate94, your sympathy makes a sad day a little better. Permanut Sunday #42

Sorry for your loss orangecrush Sunday #31

Boy, you got that right, thank you orangecrush.. Permanut Sunday #43

I'm so very sorry. StarryNite Sunday #32

Thank you, StarryNite. Permanut Sunday #44

You'll miss him of course Bettie Sunday #33

OMG that's hilarious.. Permanut Sunday #45

I believe there's no stronger bond than that of a human and a dog Tribetime Sunday #34

Makes sense, they are transparent and affectionate.. Permanut Sunday #46

I am so sorry for your loss. MIButterfly Sunday #39

Thank you, MIButterfly.. Permanut Sunday #47

I'm so sorry for the loss. Losing a family member is so difficult. 🩷 MLAA Sunday #48

Thank you, MLAA.. Permanut Yesterday #49

I had a senior lab like that - TBF Yesterday #50

Thank you, TBF.. Permanut Yesterday #58

I am sorry for your loss get the red out Yesterday #51

Thank you, get the red out, he was a little angel 99.99% of the time.. Permanut Yesterday #59

🫂 mwmisses4289 Yesterday #52

Thank you, mwmisses4289.. Permanut Yesterday #60

I am so sorry for your loss. Post a photo or two if you're up to it at some point. Take care Evolve Dammit Yesterday #53

Thank you Evolve Dammit.. Permanut Yesterday #61

So sorry for your loss. Mad_Dem_X Yesterday #54

Thank you, Mad_Dem_X.. Permanut Yesterday #62

My deepest condolences to you, and Mrs. Permanut. HeartsCanHope Yesterday #55

Thank you, HeartsCanHope, Permanut Yesterday #63

I'm sorry for your loss of Jake. 💔🐾 GentryDixon Yesterday #56

Thank you, GentryDixon, Jake really did mellow out.. Permanut Yesterday #65

My heart is with you. Silver Gaia Yesterday #57

Thank you, Silver Gaia.. Permanut Yesterday #66

I'm sorry for you loss JoseBalow Yesterday #64

Thank you JoseBalow.. Permanut Yesterday #67