2000 – 2014

We adopted Jake from Paul Botticello in South Windsor in 2002. We adopted several greyhounds thru Paul as WAG and before when he supported Regap. Sorry to have read of his passing. I last saw him a couple of years ago and dementia was taking him over. He didn’t remember or respond to Jake. He used to board our greyhounds when we went away. A truly wonderful man. Sad to lose Jake, but it was time and we suspected bone cancer in his right front elbow was causing him discomfort so it was time – doesn’t make it any easier.

Jake Claydon, faithful companion, friend and retired greyhound, was humanely euthanized on October 24, 2014 due to the infirmities of old age and suspected bone cancer. Jake was 14 1/2 years of age and was in declining health over the last several months. Jake lived out his final days pain free and content, though no longer able to attend to his daily walks or climb stairs. He ate well, enjoyed lounging in the sunlight and visiting the dinner table for any gifts or morsels offered his way. His last meal included a slice of birthday cake which he much enjoyed.

Jake was born on May 7, 2000 and was given the racing name Sav’s Top Cop . He raced 13 times at the now defunct Plainfield Greyhound Park with a record of one win, one second, and 4 thirds. He was retired early likely from a racing related injury. Jake was one of 7 litter mates, 2 males and 5 females including his sister, Sav’s Dragnet who won 9 of 78 of her lifetime races, a testament to durability and good luck; Sav’s Lineup who won once in 21 races, and 4 siblings who did not race including his sister, Sav’s Radar, pictured below who could pass as a double for Jake.

Jake enjoying a piece of steak with Abby nosing in from the other side

Jake in his younger years with sad looks but really a happy boy!

Jake Claydon

May 12, 2000

October 24, 2014