and this is what its about for the little seniors in our lives; they come to us from terrible circumstances, and sometimes not so terrible – but to give them the dignity and comfort in whatever years, months or weeks they have left as well as filling up our lives with their big personalities is what its all about.
Thank you Julie for giving this little man a wonderful last few months.
a big hug goes out to you.

dawgma6 | 10.30.09 01:43pm

although my immediate reaction was sadness because I did have the privilege to meet this sweet one, I was so touched to read the loving words of his mom, Julie. And it made me smile that he was in her loving arms when he passed. And to read how much Julie loved Jojo. How fortunate that their paths crossed, if even for a short time.

My thoughts go out to Julie and Jojo forever lives in Muttville memory.

mariem3 | 10.30.09 02:49pm

This is beautifully written. So much of what Julie wrote is like what I recall of Ira’s last day. He was my little 18-year-old toy poodle guy Ira who passed away in early August. He was larger than life like Jojo and didn’t give up until the very last day.

I was beginning to take in senior dogs before I heard of Muttville and now my heart is completely in sync with all that Muttville does and stands for.

Thank you, Sherri, for establishing this organization and allowing the rest of us to share in all the goodness exemplified by sweet lives like those of Jojo, Ira (even though not a Muttville alumnus) and all the rest.

Barbara

BE | 10.30.09 05:56pm

Julie, thank you for filling JoJo’s last three months with love, warmth, comfort, and joy. Because of you, he left this world knowing that it was a beautiful place indeed.

DogsAreLove | 10.30.09 06:01pm

So sorry for your loss. Sounds like he had a wonderful 3 months with you. If that’s his picture you can tell he looks happy and content. I love people that adopt senior companions. They are always overlooked at the shelters. Thanks muttville for all you do and Julie, I’m so glad to know there are people like you out there. Thanks for sharing. Lori

gypsywild | 10.31.09 02:39am

Julie, what a wonderful testament to JoJo, and what a perfectly apt description of him – so funny, so sweet, so determined, so enthusiastic. And what a connection it sounds like you had. I am sorry that he is gone, but it’s wonderful to hear of your time together. It sounds like his life, after you rescued him, couldn’t have been more perfect. Heartfelt condolences.

jane | 10.31.09 10:56am

what a happy ending, I met Jojo too, he was the sweetest!

victoriasfca | 11.01.09 04:58pm

My deepest sympathy for Jojo’s passing. I am glad he found love towards the end of his life.Three months isn’t a long time but I’m sure he enjoyed every minute of it. I just lost my Queensland of 16 years and I know how much I received from my Toby versus what I gave him all those years. Muttville is doing great work and I am afraid of losing another dog but one can’t live that way can you? If you have love for a dog you gotta give it!
bill

upkerry11 | 11.05.09 07:11pm

Dear Julie,

Since it flies so fast, maybe time doesn’t always matter. What truly matters is that you had the courage and compassion to give JoJo the greatest of all life’s wondrous gifts – the gift of love.

He really did look like a happy little guy.

May the sweet memories he gave you help your heart heal.

~ Amy

Sidris | 11.06.09 10:01pm