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Post by jaytavare1 on May 2, 2009 20:33:34 GMT -5
It's been a week since Mohawk's passing and it's so touching to see my letter about him has had 100 comments and 25 kudos' so far from all over the World!!!! Not to mention all the comments and private messages here and on Facebook. ?
I know Mohawk would love all the attention he is getting.
So I wanted to tell you a little more about my life with him...
Before I ever got a dog... I had made a profile of the type of pooch I wanted, I even had picked a name for him... " MOHAWK "
Every breed has a rescue site, if you just type in the name of the breed and then the state.. as in Samoyed rescue of Southern California... you will most likely be able to see pictures of many dogs of all ages who need a home.
After researching many breeds, I was most drawn to the Samoyed breed, not just because of their physical beauty & prowess, but temperament and their fascinating-history...
The Mongolian tribes who treasured these wonderful working dogs, even slept with them inside their tents on cold winter nights in Siberia, and legends speaks of the women breast feeding the puppies on occasions, so their bond with human beings is on a higher level and anyone who has ever had the pleasure of living with a Sami dog will know they love people more than anything else.
My first sight of Mohawk was kind of disappointing... for he did not look anything like the Samoyed dog I had in mind, he was skinny, dirty, with messed up eyes, his coat which was yellowish in color was all cut short, he was a total mess !
Although I did rescue him, I was not sure if he was the Mohawk I was seeking... But as time passed I learned another valuable lesson that often is missed here in our western World. That with patience and Tender loving care, Mohawk blossomed to a show dog quality sami and he turned heads no matter where I took him, He also learned tricks really quickly and was able to entertain many kids and elders. In fact for a short time I did visit several retirement homes and children hospitals with Mohawk and brought a smile to many who found him so amusing as a circus dog... and let me tell you he was like having a bear, a monkey, and a dog all at once... lol
Often treasures are right before our feet, we only need to see it first, then clean it up and polish it, to see the gem that was always there but had lost it's shine in the dirt...
I want to thank all of you who have written me and I feel all your love and support, life will go on... and I will miss him dearly but I am reminded of the Law of Impermanence that the Tibetan Monks practice... that nothing in Life last... To live each moment as if it could be the last and to keep your hearts open at all times even if it breaks into many pieces.
My life has changed a lot since Mohawk has gone, I did not share with many of you the fact he had been sick for a while and I was like a full time nurse for the last 6 months.
But I chose to remember him running beside me on the beach with a huge smile on his face... the famous Samoyed Smile... they are known for it.
I know he will be with me on May 25th as I run the LA Marathon...
I will put a clip of my life with him on you tube sometime in future.
I am truly humbled with all the support and good will wishes and on behalf of Mohawk and I... it is truly appreciated.
Nant lass... Stay Strong.
JT>
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Post by cherie on May 2, 2009 22:57:59 GMT -5
;D This must have been stressful and draining. It says alot about someone who puts God's creatures needs before themselves. He's probably in doggy heaven comparing stories about humans with his fellow mates and bragging that he had the best companion and carer a canine could have  |
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Post by catlady on May 5, 2009 0:07:22 GMT -5
Jay, thank you for sharing all your memories of Mohawk with us I feel your pain as I have gone through this so many times with all my beloved cats. No one can take your wonderful memories away from you and I know Mohawk will be running with you May 25th Best of luck in the Marathon Take care, Rae |
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Post by darkwolfhowls on May 5, 2009 16:15:06 GMT -5
Dear Jay, Mo will guide you through every step of the Marathon, remember that. You gave him 11 wonderful, caring years, his life could have been so different. Best of luck to you in the Marathon! |
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Post by marora on May 7, 2009 2:39:09 GMT -5
I went through a hard time with my first dog Pepper,kind of know what Jay went through,nursing a 4 legged family member like that. It's hard you know they are suffering,and in a way you are suffering with them. We should have put him down long before we did,just couldn't do it. Finally when he would lay down he wouldn't even face us,would lay in a doorway facing toward another room. He had nothing left,like an empty shell. It was if his spirit was gone,then we knew it was time. We brought him to the vet,he was so nervous,as if he knew he going to be put down. It was the hardest thing we had ever done. When we got home it rained,a slight drizzle. I looked up into the sky and there was a rainbow. To me it was like someone was saying we did the right thing,it had to be done. Pepper is over the rainbow bridge,so they say in the dog communities. Now Mo is there too,playing together probably,happy and healthy again. |
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Post by whitewolf on May 11, 2009 14:19:10 GMT -5
Dear Jay,
the relationship between you and Mo surely was unique.
I can understand how painfull it is to loose a friend and a partner like him. To know the day to say goo bye will come and how empty and lonely life will be in future is hard.
It takes time to get over it and it hurtes.
But how you needed Mohawk to see the pure treasure in you life together, he needed you in especially this difficult moment. And you were there!
The biggest present you can give him is to cheer up, so he can find peace wherever he is now.
He goes along with you, not on earth but in your heart and whenever you need him he will be there.
Lots of love
whitewolf
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Post by lovethelife on Jul 16, 2009 15:26:19 GMT -5
Dear Jay!
I'm still so deeply touched in my heart about the way you're honoring Mo at myspace.com.
My heart and my thoughts are with you.
I had exactly the same situation 3 years ago with my beloved Siamese cat, Aramis. One week of fighting for his life and than I had to let him go - tumors all around his heart - no chance. I held him in my arms when the vet set the shot and I asked myself: Who gives us the right to play God?
Jay - you're a storyteller and a musician - Why don't you write a song for Mo?
I'm sure he will love it and I can see him smile ...
Heaps of love
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Post by christi on Aug 27, 2009 11:35:38 GMT -5
Dear Jay,
I am so sorry to hear that your sweet Mohawk passed. You made us know him, and you us made love him dearly. Now he and the beautiful Cheyenne can watch over you together.
Hugs & Big Love to you,
Christi
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Post by ariane on Dec 4, 2009 6:36:25 GMT -5
It is hard to lost a friend
Some where over the rainbow, there is a place, where all off our animal friends will waiting. Some time we will see them and they`ll go with us for the rest of all.
Sorry, my english is terrible, I ´ll hope you understand what I meen
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Post by kellella on May 19, 2010 0:59:00 GMT -5
The life that you had with Mohawk cannot be replaced but he will be waiting for you in the next life. . . . . as so will others. It is only a part of the circle of life that we must all face and it will only make our spirit stronger. It's wonderful that you took a rock and found a diamond, the diamond will shine forever in your heart. Peace be to Mohawk as well as you. God bless.
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