Comments on: Interview: René Agredano Tells Jerry’s Full Story

By: Abby

Abby — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:33:41 +0000

having an animals as a pet is a big responsibility.We have to take good care of them like our own.Giving them the right food and shelter is one of the best care we can give.like me, i get my dog pet a pet gate so he can move freely inside our house.:)

By: Bella

Bella — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:56:08 +0000

i don’t even consider myself a dog person, whatsoever. however, watching Jerry’s journey on the PBS documentary truly and deeply touched me; i’m not even sure why…but like many a viewer, i cried off and on throughout. not for sadness, or sorrow, but because i’ve been touched by Jerry and his pawrents’ story, it is remarkable to see love translate so well into lives not only lived but well lived. perhaps Jerry’s spirit gave proper perspective to Jim and Rene, and by their willingness to share their story, they have helped give perspective on our lives as well. thanks for sharing Jerry’s spirit with us; he is a bright light and will be long remembered.

By: Jim and Rene

Jim and Rene — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:56:57 +0000

Actually, we consider all the time we had with Jerry a true blessing. Thank you all for the comments.

By: stacey pelkey

stacey pelkey — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:38:09 +0000

your story inspired me so greatly. i love people who glorify animals. they’re just a impotrant as we are. in my case even more. My dog callie knows im an anxious person and an introvert, she has become my best friend and confidant.she follows me up to my room when she knows i’ve been crying. I loved your story and i was greatful to have watched it. god bless our dogs.you gave up your career for your dog.your dog meant so much to you that you gave your work to spend the last moments of your dogs life to make them the best for him. The whole time must of been so sad for you.

By: Starr Manning

Starr Manning — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:03:01 +0000

I saw the PBS show last evening. Jerry reminded me so much of our rescue, Roscoe, the wonderful golden retriever. We always take our 4 leggers everywhere with us. We bought an old minnie winnie so they can go camping with us. we were in FL on vacation 2 1/2 yrs ago when Roscoe started bleeding internally. Our vet at home located an emergency vet that saved Roscoe’s life but also mentioned the ugly cancer word. We started Roscoe on chemo when we returned home. Unbeknownst to us the cancer had spread and the chemo was unable to stop it. I know Jerry and Roscoe are together sharing their camping stories . . and their water loving ocean jaunts. We still have Roscoe’s mate, Princess, our black lab mix – - she turns 16 April 15th. A couple of weeks after we made the difficult decision to let Roscoe go . . . we rescued an 8 yr old chocolate lab named Shep. He and Princess are now the best of “buds” and he, too, is now learning how to go camping and enjoying his new pawrents as we have come to claim him as one of our own. Roscoe, Oscar and Ralph’s cremains are at home with us. Our family has been instructed that when the last of our family is gone, all of our cremains are to be mixed together and taken to our favorite beach in FL so we will all be together again.

By: DONNA N

DONNA N — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:34:24 +0000

I had to let my yorkie go in February, as he had seizures, caused by diabetes (which I gave him shots
for 2 times a day) He was a rescued dog and was also
going blind! I lost my husband last July, and he and
the dog were inseperable. life can sure be sad:(

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By: Justin Jackson

Justin Jackson — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:59:09 +0000

Thank you for sharing Jerry’s story. The Nature segment was amazing, and your website is inspirational. Every time people treat animals with true humanity – as you did in abundance – they help compensate for all the unfortunate things we can do (from habitat destruction to more direct abuse, and on and on).

Your emphasis on traveling with Jerry is also greatly appreciated. The message I received is that the experience wasn’t really a full experience unless Jerry was with you. Amen to that!

My partner and I go absolutely everywhere with our Yorkie, Saffie, who is 2 yrs and 4 months old, under 4 pounds and FIERCE! We traveled with her to Europe this past summer, where the thing I looked forward to the most was going on a great walk with her in Parc Monceau in Paris. In Europe, she loved sitting on our laps in restaurants instead of being hidden in a fashionable, well-ventilated bag, which we need to do if we want to take her out to eat with us in the U.S. We’re not crazy. It’s the American inhibition against having pets along for the ride! They should be everywhere we are. Thanks for making that such a clear message as well.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:31:14 +0000

Your story is one of the most touching I have ever seen/read. What wonderful people you are, and how lucky you all were to have found each other. My thoughts are with you both. Thank you for sharing Jerry with the rest of the world.