12 years ago we adopted a bundled up chocolate package of crazy named "Mona". She was estimated to be about 2 years old. My husband and I fondly remember her playing the sweet game at the shelter by standing on her hind legs, leaning into the kennel panel just begging for attention from us. "Look how sweet and calm I am..." It only took a day with her to realize her shelter name wasn't fitting of her and thus we had Java, our little cup of caffeine.
Java, you've taught us so much with your athleticism, insane drive, and naughtiness! She once attempted to make her own racing records on the Bonneville Salt Flats back in the day. She slipped her collar and had the best time of her life. Java taught both of us patience and how to be consistent. She required it and would certainly take advantage if we didn't follow through with a command, little stinker. You were so smart Java. You managed to be a dork at times too, don't forget that.
Java took us through flyball and finished class weeks ahead of everyone else in her class. We had a little break due to finances but we still enjoyed one another with offleash hikes in the woods. Java was a trucker dog, traveling across the country with her Dad and I. Around the time Java was 6 we went on to dock diving and while you may have not jumped far, you always were eager to go again and slowly but surely jumped farther each time, making us so proud when you finally popped up and out off that dock, leaping for that toy. You ran your heart out in lure coursing and always made others smile seeing a fit lab having a blast. Everyone always thought you were a puppy just because of your smaller size and drive. You fooled everyone right up until the end. Just less than 2 years ago you were even doing barn hunt where you gained a number of fans with your enthusiasm and drive for such an old girl.
An hour before you went to sleep forever, you were yourself. Ready for dinner, I mean what lab isn't ready for food? Gma commented that a few minutes prior you were out laying in the sun enjoying the beautiful evening. You gave us a scare just 4 days ago Java. At the age of 3 you fought cancer, Stage 3 Mast cell... then rebounding from the scare a few days ago right back to your normal self. You seriously fought right up until the very end. I'm so happy to have been blessed to have such a great dog like you in my life, Java. Thank you for the journey and fly high in the sky.
Java UJJ CA RATO 2/13/06 - 3/15/20
Java, you've taught us so much with your athleticism, insane drive, and naughtiness! She once attempted to make her own racing records on the Bonneville Salt Flats back in the day. She slipped her collar and had the best time of her life. Java taught both of us patience and how to be consistent. She required it and would certainly take advantage if we didn't follow through with a command, little stinker. You were so smart Java. You managed to be a dork at times too, don't forget that.
Java took us through flyball and finished class weeks ahead of everyone else in her class. We had a little break due to finances but we still enjoyed one another with offleash hikes in the woods. Java was a trucker dog, traveling across the country with her Dad and I. Around the time Java was 6 we went on to dock diving and while you may have not jumped far, you always were eager to go again and slowly but surely jumped farther each time, making us so proud when you finally popped up and out off that dock, leaping for that toy. You ran your heart out in lure coursing and always made others smile seeing a fit lab having a blast. Everyone always thought you were a puppy just because of your smaller size and drive. You fooled everyone right up until the end. Just less than 2 years ago you were even doing barn hunt where you gained a number of fans with your enthusiasm and drive for such an old girl.
An hour before you went to sleep forever, you were yourself. Ready for dinner, I mean what lab isn't ready for food? Gma commented that a few minutes prior you were out laying in the sun enjoying the beautiful evening. You gave us a scare just 4 days ago Java. At the age of 3 you fought cancer, Stage 3 Mast cell... then rebounding from the scare a few days ago right back to your normal self. You seriously fought right up until the very end. I'm so happy to have been blessed to have such a great dog like you in my life, Java. Thank you for the journey and fly high in the sky.
Java UJJ CA RATO 2/13/06 - 3/15/20
Such a lovely tribute to an amazing girl. My heart breaks for you. Run Fast & Fly High Java!
. I left her alone for a moment to go to the fridge in the garage and Paige went back to sniff Java really good one last time then walked away. I told my husband, I'm sure we would love for our pets to have human emotions like us but I think they all take it in differently like we do. Paige at least understands that Java is no longer alive and that we are sad. I don't think Java had that smell on her yesterday, hence Paige's confusion and lack of interest. I made sure to do things separately with the girls all their life so they are used to being separated. Paige has been through two deaths, her BFF Jesse (my parents prior Golden and my childhood dog) and now Java. 
