Guesly died this afternoon. Mom and dad called me at 3 am because he was vomiting blood (not a lot, but enough to be super concerned), and there was no emergency vet to take him to at that hour. Mom took him to the vet this morning, and he was being treated for hypoglycemia and pancreatitis. If they did not have him stabilized by closing time, mom and I were going to take him up to Pittsburgh to the place I took Lily (PVSEC). I went to get gas so I would be prepared, and as I was coming home, mom called me to let me know the vet had called and he was crashing and for them to get there as soon as possible. I raced to the vet, and got there just after he had been euthanized. Mom and dad were just broken, and they went home and I talked to the vet. She is pretty convinced it was pancreatic cancer and he had a massive tumor we just never knew about, but regardless, even if we had there would not have been much we could have done.
Guesly is of course the other half of the dynamic duo of Ginny and Guesly, and everyone is of course devastated. He had such a strong personality and was such a friendly dog, and just loved everyone. He was, of course, adorable from day one.
The other day I was dropping off groceries at my parents, and went to leave, and Guesly came out and looked at me and I realized that I had forgotten to bend the knee, so I sat down, took a moment, and gave him a pet and told him was a good boy he was. I’m glad I did.
RIP, Guesly.
You’ll be with us always.
Nukular Biskits
I haz a sad.
Condolences.
Medicine Man
My condolences, John.
hells littlest angel
Sorry for your loss.
Kristine Pennington
we don’t deserve dogs; they are our friends when we need one and never judge us…..Truly sad about this😔
Bort
Adorable little guy. They give us so much and ask for so little in return.
TaMara
Condolences to all. Never, ever easy. Hugs to all the Coles.
jackmac
So sorry for your family’s loss.
Old School
My sympathies. Guesly was a good boy.
LAO
So very sorry for your family’s loss.
I’m dreading the day my mother’s dog dies, since my father passed and as she finishes cancer treatment, there are days when I think Milo is the only reason she gets out of bed. And Milo is old and not doing great.
dexwood
I have had a lucky share of terrier mixes, in various colors, these last 40 years. Great dogs. Smart. Affectionate. Ever alert. Wag on, good friend, wag on.
Seefleur
SO very sorry to hear this. Our daughter and her wife just lost their kitty (17 years old – they adopted her just as they were becoming a couple – so it’s doubly tough for them to have said goodbye) to something very like this. Miette is now resting in our backyard with the other critters from over the many years that we’ve lived here. It’s not fair that our fur kids have less time with us than we want. We miss them for so much longer – virtual hugs to your family on the loss of this friend.
Elizabelle
I’m so sorry. Wonderful dog.
Stoic too, apparently. My best to your family, and Ginny.
HumboldtBlue
Bye, Guesly.
LiminalOwl
I’m so sorry. Condolences to all the family.
Gregory
I am so sorry for your loss.
raven
Aw sweet pup.
Tinare
So sorry. It’s so unfair how short their lives are.
WaterGirl
Oh, John.
zeecube
Damn. It’s never easy to say goodbye. My condolences to you and your family. RIP Guesly.
Elizabelle
Thinking on this some more, and the shock of it. Probably for the vet too.
I’m so sorry. It is hard enough when you have some time to prepare.
middlelee
John I am so sorry. My condolences to your parents and the rest of the family.
Jackie
Oh Guesly, you will be so missed. I’m glad you’re there for your parents, John.
Odie Hugh Manatee
My condolences to your parents and yourself on the loss of a dearly loved furry family member. It is shocking how fast a little one can turn when shit goes sideways.
I dearly love my pets but this part is the hardest part to deal with, but we must.
Wanderer
Our fur friends make us better people. I am so sorry for your family’s loss.
Steeplejack
RIP, Guesly. 🌈 🐾
schrodingers_cat
Bye Guesly. He was adorable.
stinger
What a good boy. He will live in your hearts forever.
SamInWa
Condolences for your loss.
Everyone give your furry family members an extra pet or scratch tonight, I know I will.
…to absent friends, in memory still bright.
CaseyL
So incredibly sorry to hear Guesly has died. He was a true Jack Russell, an adorable hellion.
I will never forget, and will always cherish, the video of Ginny and Guesly messing up your Dad’s tidy living room.
Hugs to you, your parents, and the rest of the Cole family.
Villago Delenda Est
Deep condolences to your parents and all who were touched by Guesly. What a winning pupper! Chase those butterflies in grassy fields, Guesly!
Leto
My condolences to your family. Always the hardest part with them, saying goodbye.
Miki
Maybe someday I’ll be able to read about a beloved pet’s passing without being gutted, but today is not that day.
RIP, Guesly.
{{{{{{The Coles}}}}}}}
Sister Golden Bear
My condolences to you and your family.
Ohio Mom
My deepest sympathies.
mrmoshpotato
RIP Guesly.
Condolences to you all.
BretH
Giving our 9 yr old Golden Cody some extra love tonight. Condolences.
mrmoshpotato
@CaseyL:
It’s a classic!
VB Kim
He will! Sending condolences from Tidewater VA.
knittingbull
I’m so sorry, our condolences to you and your parents.
OzarkHillbilly
So very sorry John. They brighten our days every time we meet them, and when they are gone, we are a little more hollow for their absence.
Suzanne
Ohhhh, I’m so sorry. He was, clearly, a very good boy. Hugs.
frosty
I’m so sorry. RIP Guesly.
dmsilev
Oh no. So very sorry to hear that, condolences to you and your family.
Jackie
@Odie Hugh Manatee: The reality of having and loving our pets is having to say goodbye someday 😢 When we get them, “someday” always seems so far away… then suddenly it’s not.
Joy in FL
I’m so sorry that Guesly won’t be giving your dad reasons to vacuum multiple times in one day. What a funny, great dog.
My sympathy to your parents and you and Ginny.
Heidi Mom
My condolences on your family’s loss of a very good dog.
Dan B
Such a sad time when they pass. Hugs to the Coles who seem to make dogs (and a Cat) very happy.
Ruckus
So sorry John.
They become a very big and strong part of our lives. And unlike children, who grow up and most often outlive their parents, pets often stay with us until we lose them like Guesly. It is the circle of life but sometimes it feels like a damn small circle and we are the ones in the middle.
Yarrow
So very sorry. Condolences to you and your parents. I always loved that video of the two of them jumping on the furniture and your dad in the background freaking out.
Alison Rose
So sorry to the whole Cole family for the loss <3
SteveinPHX
Very sad news. My condolences to you all.
Betty Cracker
Such sad news — condolences to the family.
Grover Gardner
Oh no! Sincere condolences to your dad.
Westyny
Condolences to you and the entire family, John.
Kristine
What a good dog.
I am so sorry.
Drunkenhausfrau
I am so sorry… it hurts so to lose them, even virtually, as a lurker, I feel the sadness of losing a character in our shared stories. Condolences to your folks and you.
Cliosfanboy
I am so sorry. What a sweet looking pup.
Brachiator
My deepest sympathies.
MomSense
I’m so sorry. Condolences to the whole Cole family.
geg6
Oh, I’m so sorry John. Please tell your parents how sorry I am. So many adorable Jack Russel adventures we got to share with them. RIP Guesly.
pieceofpeace
Guesly had a life of love. So sorry for all the Cole family.
Virginia
Much love and hugs to all y’all Coles.
BeautifulPlumage
So, so sorry sorry for Guesly’s passing. Many hugs to you and your parents.
Ann Marie
I’m so sorry Guesly passed. Such a good boy. My condolences to the entire Cole family, two-footed and four-footed.
Ghost of Joe Liebling’s Dog
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. He sounds like a real sweetie. So often I wish words could do more. Sympathies from Way Out Here …
Mike in Oly
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss, John. We lost a kitty to pancreatic cancer. It was sudden and heartbreaking, so I know what you all are going thru. My heart is with you.
lahke
I’m sorry, it’s always a shock when it’s now, instead of some vague future time to come.
BTS’ Jin recorded a song after he lost a dog:
https://youtu.be/e8GagK_3aTk
Msb
Very sorry for your parents’ grief (and yours). Hope the thought of the happy life they gave Guesley will be a comfort in the end.
lol chikinburd
Condolences.
Noskilz
Sorry you have lost a dear pet.
Jimmm
So sorry, John… they bring such joy but their absence is so very keenly felt.
NotoriousJRT
John,
my sincere condolences to you and your folks and to Ginny.
Juju
I’m so sorry about Guesly. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
zhena gogolia
I’m so sorry about Guesly. I have loved the stories over the years. He looks like such a dear creature.
p.a.
So sorry. A very good boy.
satby
Condolences John. And to your parents, who might feel not just heartbroken but like they should have noticed something sooner. A vet once told me dogs live for the moment and power through illness until they can’t and the first sign of illness is also often the last. But that “live for the moment” is what brings all of us such joy; and for them, safe and in a loving family, their heaven on earth. Your parents gave him a wonderful life.
EmbraceYourInnerCrone
I’m so sorry
Baud
My condolences.
SWMBO
Condolences on the loss of your family member. They leave such big pawprints on our hearts.
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JeanneT
Condolences to all of Guesly’s family and friends. May his memory stay bright in your hearts.
Mardam
I am so sorry.
Tom Levenson
So sorry to hear this news. Our four foots take ownership of pieces of our hearts. Sympathy to all in Guesly’s posse.
Spadizzly
Sincere condolences.
Miss Bianca
@CaseyL: I know, right? Dad Cole’s “Oh my God” will live on forever in my ears.
RIP, Guesly. Sounds like you made good trouble for a good long time and you will be sorely missed.
Genine
It’s so sad. I still remember the video of a wet Ginny and Guesly playing in the living room only fit for Jesus and your dad saying “Oh, my god!”
Sweet memories. I’m sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family.
Sis
I’m so sorry that you and your parents are going through this. It’s just a terrible feeling. You all have my deepest sympathy.
Bex
@satby: Well said by both you and the vet. Thanks for the joy, Guesly.
Chat Noir
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. He sounds like he was a very good boy.
Sherparick
So sorry for parents & your loss at Guesly’s passing. It never gets easier & words never make it better, but at least you know the pain & love is shared. You & your parents take care John.
Nelson
I wish the length of dogs’ lives were proportional to the love they give.
rikyrah
sorry for your family’s loss, Cole.