On July 4, 2008, Coke lost his brother Jack who escaped from the yard and was hit by a car. Of the two, Jack was the more adventurous, but seldom left Coke's side being the more protective one of the two. We don't know why Jack escaped the yard leaving Coke, but we are very glad that Coke stayed in the yard.

My brother was at our house when he received the call and headed for the Pet Emergency Clinic where Jack was put to sleep from his severe injuries. This picture of Coke was taken shortly afterwards as my dad and husband were helping my brother bury Jack.

Coke has always been a little skittish, but you could tell that he knew something was wrong when he couldn't be outside with my brother, there were strange people in the house at two o'clock in the morning, and Jack was nowhere to be found. At least he will soon have a playmate again when my brother marries his fiancée. In the meantime, I am sure that he and my brother will mourn the loss of their friend together.