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NNadir

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15. That's tough my good friend. Although we're...

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 12:43 PM

21 hrs ago

...cat people, we went through the same kind of pain when we put our cat Valentine down. She was looking in my eyes as she died. It really hurt.

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I want to thank you all for your incredibly kind words about my dog. They helped me get through the night. [View all] LuckyCharms 22 hrs ago OP

I cried the hardest when I had the vet dose Otto, I held him as he crossed, I truly understand your pain Shellback Squid 22 hrs ago #1

I'm so sorry. LuckyCharms 22 hrs ago #2

How beautiful he was. 3catwoman3 22 hrs ago #3

Thank you.. LuckyCharms 22 hrs ago #5

Awwwwww Lucky UpInArms 22 hrs ago #4

Oh my... LuckyCharms 22 hrs ago #8

she was a sheltie UpInArms 22 hrs ago #10

A special dog, with a special mama. LuckyCharms 22 hrs ago #12

In a quote from Gladiator- "I will see you again. But not yet, not yet" biophile 22 hrs ago #6

Here is what I said in my tribute to my beloved girl. OldBaldy1701E 2 hrs ago #71

What a pretty, I guess I should say handsome, guy. sinkingfeeling 22 hrs ago #7

Thank you for sharing him and his passage with us The Blue Flower 22 hrs ago #9

So sorry for your loss, LuckyCharms Wicked Blue 22 hrs ago #11

So sorry for your loss. gademocrat7 21 hrs ago #13

Sobbing tears, Lucky! hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #14

Don't cry, Jill! LuckyCharms 21 hrs ago #18

That's tough my good friend. Although we're... NNadir 21 hrs ago #15

I'm sorry, NNadir... LuckyCharms 21 hrs ago #16

My heart orangecrush 21 hrs ago #17

Oh my goodness he's a beautiful boy FakeNoose 21 hrs ago #19

What a pretty pup! mwmisses4289 21 hrs ago #20

Our thoughts are with you. The Wizard 21 hrs ago #21

Beautiful dog, Lucky. May the memories of Jona, be a blessing to you and your wife. debm55 21 hrs ago #22

How majestic, and he never lost his puppy eyes. I'm so sorry LuckyCharms, JMCKUSICK 21 hrs ago #23

I'm so sorry for your loss. yardwork 21 hrs ago #24

It sucks to lose the people and pets that we love in life. cstanleytech 21 hrs ago #25

Even if they created a dog that lived longer BaronChocula 21 hrs ago #26

I held Duke, Peanut, My heart Alex the wonder dog and all of the cats as they walked to the Bridge irisblue 21 hrs ago #27

irisblue... LuckyCharms 21 hrs ago #31

Not my dog, I found that image on a dog photography site 6-7 yrs ago irisblue 19 hrs ago #50

Oh, Lucky Charms, I am so very sorry Grim Chieftain 21 hrs ago #28

I'm so sorry, Grim Chieftain... LuckyCharms 21 hrs ago #35

Thank you so much, friend Grim Chieftain 21 hrs ago #38

What a beautiful dog. LoisB 21 hrs ago #29

Jona was a beautiful dog with a sweet, loving face. greatauntoftriplets 21 hrs ago #30

I'm sorry your pup is gone, LC. LudwigPastorius 21 hrs ago #32

I felt that way too, Ludwig... LuckyCharms 21 hrs ago #37

Ludwig, I said upthread that, in our family, we have chosen to call this most difficult... 3catwoman3 13 hrs ago #60

Thank you, 3catwoman3, that's a comforting perspective. LudwigPastorius 10 hrs ago #62

Lady of the Beasts, please take Jona gently home in Your loving arms, niyad 21 hrs ago #33

It never gets easier. Bumbles 21 hrs ago #34

❤️‍🩹🌈 Figarosmom 21 hrs ago #36

Sending hugs, LC. I wish Jona could have had more years with you here, but you made the right decision, highplainsdem 21 hrs ago #39

Kona was beautiful! redwitch 20 hrs ago #40

So sorry Randomthought 20 hrs ago #41

Handsome dog zeusdogmom 20 hrs ago #42

Such a beautiful dog PatSeg 20 hrs ago #43

I'm so very sorry for your loss of Jona virgdem 20 hrs ago #44

I cried so hard when our dalmatian passed on. Years before him my cat passed away and I was heartbroken. TommieMommy 20 hrs ago #45

pets die sooner so we can get more pets. pansypoo53219 20 hrs ago #46

❣️ littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #47

Beautiful pup. SergeStorms 20 hrs ago #48

Wonderful tribute, thanks for letting us know. Permanut 20 hrs ago #49

I offer this pat_k 19 hrs ago #51

for you DBoon 19 hrs ago #52

I'm sorry for your loss Marthe48 19 hrs ago #53

... 2naSalit 18 hrs ago #54

He was the best boy. Eko 18 hrs ago #55

What a beautiful boy. Joinfortmill 15 hrs ago #56

she was lovely Skittles 15 hrs ago #57

Hopefully you will find equal joy in the future BeneteauBum 15 hrs ago #58

Awwwwwww... sweet pooch. calimary 14 hrs ago #59

I'm very sorry for your loss, Lucky JoseBalow 11 hrs ago #61

Jona is such a gorgeous, good boy! HeartsCanHope 10 hrs ago #63

Oh, what a handsome boy. So sorry, LC! Missed original post. electric_blue68 9 hrs ago #64

What a spectacular pup pioche4 9 hrs ago #65

What a spectacular pup! pioche4 9 hrs ago #66

Lucky i am so sorry for your loss. I think Jona is friends now with my kitty girls Gracie, Sophie and Snickers Trueblue1968 7 hrs ago #67

Now I'm crying all over again. BigmanPigman 7 hrs ago #68

What a beautiful, radiant boy! He glows. Silver Gaia 5 hrs ago #69

So sorry for your family's loss. Dear_Prudence 3 hrs ago #70

What a beautiful dog... hwmnbn 1 hr ago #72