Marble’s Emergency Medical Costs & Memorialization
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On July 25th, one evening after his happy 7th birthday, Marble was unknowingly stung by a bee. I was unaware that he was allergic, but quickly realized something scary was happening as I attempted to play with him and his ball. At the emergency pet hospital, they were able to confirm that he had gone into anaphylactic shock, which for such a small being can be lethal quickly. They gave him oxygen, an IV, epinephrine and for a short time, they were able to normalize his breathing, blood pressure, and responsiveness. However, on July 26th, due to the acute shock on his little body, Marble’s organs had already begun to shut down and hours later, after every possible veterinary attempt to save him, Marble passed away while I was holding him in my arms, surrounding him with love.
Marble was my best friend, my baby boy, my kid, my darling, my buddy, my puppet (think British accent), my shadow, and my marbles. He had an insatiable amount of love to give and in turn, unapologetically expected that from those he met and knew. When he lost an eye as a puppy, Marble was strong and exhibited a level of resilience I truly awed in and respected. This experience bonded us more than I ever could have expected and formed a symbiotic relationship that I did not even know I needed.
From then on, as we traversed life together, Marble and I have met many people whom he made his mark on, and who made their mark on him. He gleefully would bring his newest favorite toy to you for a game of fetch or tug-of-war. Or, simply relished in sitting in your lap while you carried out your mundane human tasks such as morning coffee, work, homework, conversations, reading, watching tv, and so on. Marble’s one eye, sweet bangs, and zero boundaries made you fall instantly in love with him over and over again.
With him gone, I quickly realized just how deep Marble embedded himself within my soul, and the separation of that lively connection has been painfully present. As I grieve, I look back and cherish the playful, wonderful, supportive, forgiving, and unconditionally loving 7 years he gave me. I find such gratitude in every part of my being for the time we spent together on this plane. A few of my cherished moments include: watching him eat his birthday cookie each year, playing with him in inside or outside in the backyard, taking him on hikes, him attempting to bury himself in my armpit while laying down so he could be as close as possible to my face, and every single excited greeting I received from him when I came home. A few of my favorite sounds Marble made include: the clinking of his name tag on his collar as he followed me around and ran around while playing, the bark he made when he had a toy in his mouth, him eating his food one piece at a time, his little whimpers during REM sleep, and his scratching in the bed before he plopped himself down for a nap.
I share this with a few hopes... 1, that you may reflect on the time you spent with Marble and find joy in your heart for his existence. 2, that you know and understand what happened so I do not have to tell every individual personally while attempting to stay strong. 3, to ask for your collaboration in a digital-to-hardcopy commemorative scrapbook by placing your favorite photo and/or memory in it if you knew Marble *(link below). And 4, to humbly ask for your support through any amount of donation you can spare to help for the emergency medical costs and the respectful memorialization of his beautiful vessel. No donation is too small and please do not feel obligated, but rather give in love.
Thank you for your kind thoughts, positive vibes, prayers, and support during this time.
Sincerely -
Jacob
*Commemorative scrapbook: https://www.commemo.co/contribute/4f69b9
On July 25th, one evening after his happy 7th birthday, Marble was unknowingly stung by a bee. I was unaware that he was allergic, but quickly realized something scary was happening as I attempted to play with him and his ball. At the emergency pet hospital, they were able to confirm that he had gone into anaphylactic shock, which for such a small being can be lethal quickly. They gave him oxygen, an IV, epinephrine and for a short time, they were able to normalize his breathing, blood pressure, and responsiveness. However, on July 26th, due to the acute shock on his little body, Marble’s organs had already begun to shut down and hours later, after every possible veterinary attempt to save him, Marble passed away while I was holding him in my arms, surrounding him with love.
Marble was my best friend, my baby boy, my kid, my darling, my buddy, my puppet (think British accent), my shadow, and my marbles. He had an insatiable amount of love to give and in turn, unapologetically expected that from those he met and knew. When he lost an eye as a puppy, Marble was strong and exhibited a level of resilience I truly awed in and respected. This experience bonded us more than I ever could have expected and formed a symbiotic relationship that I did not even know I needed.
From then on, as we traversed life together, Marble and I have met many people whom he made his mark on, and who made their mark on him. He gleefully would bring his newest favorite toy to you for a game of fetch or tug-of-war. Or, simply relished in sitting in your lap while you carried out your mundane human tasks such as morning coffee, work, homework, conversations, reading, watching tv, and so on. Marble’s one eye, sweet bangs, and zero boundaries made you fall instantly in love with him over and over again.
With him gone, I quickly realized just how deep Marble embedded himself within my soul, and the separation of that lively connection has been painfully present. As I grieve, I look back and cherish the playful, wonderful, supportive, forgiving, and unconditionally loving 7 years he gave me. I find such gratitude in every part of my being for the time we spent together on this plane. A few of my cherished moments include: watching him eat his birthday cookie each year, playing with him in inside or outside in the backyard, taking him on hikes, him attempting to bury himself in my armpit while laying down so he could be as close as possible to my face, and every single excited greeting I received from him when I came home. A few of my favorite sounds Marble made include: the clinking of his name tag on his collar as he followed me around and ran around while playing, the bark he made when he had a toy in his mouth, him eating his food one piece at a time, his little whimpers during REM sleep, and his scratching in the bed before he plopped himself down for a nap.
I share this with a few hopes... 1, that you may reflect on the time you spent with Marble and find joy in your heart for his existence. 2, that you know and understand what happened so I do not have to tell every individual personally while attempting to stay strong. 3, to ask for your collaboration in a digital-to-hardcopy commemorative scrapbook by placing your favorite photo and/or memory in it if you knew Marble *(link below). And 4, to humbly ask for your support through any amount of donation you can spare to help for the emergency medical costs and the respectful memorialization of his beautiful vessel. No donation is too small and please do not feel obligated, but rather give in love.
Thank you for your kind thoughts, positive vibes, prayers, and support during this time.
Sincerely -
Jacob
*Commemorative scrapbook: https://www.commemo.co/contribute/4f69b9
Organizer
Jacob Cameron
Organizer
Sunnyvale, CA