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LuckyCharms

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18. Don't cry, Jill!

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 12:51 PM

18 hrs ago

He doesn't have pain now.

He was a stoic boy, but I could tell that he was in pain because of his rapid breathing...he's free now.

For years, we were part of a rescue team that transported rescued Border Collies. We were part of a "car train" that transported them. We even transported some that originated from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.

Such a satisfying part of our lives...

Thank you so much, Jill.

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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 19 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 19 hrs ago #1

I'm so sorry. LuckyCharms 19 hrs ago #2

How beautiful he was. 3catwoman3 19 hrs ago #3

Thank you.. LuckyCharms 18 hrs ago #5

Awwwwww Lucky UpInArms 18 hrs ago #4

Oh my... LuckyCharms 18 hrs ago #8

she was a sheltie UpInArms 18 hrs ago #10

A special dog, with a special mama. LuckyCharms 18 hrs ago #12

In a quote from Gladiator- "I will see you again. But not yet, not yet" biophile 18 hrs ago #6

What a pretty, I guess I should say handsome, guy. sinkingfeeling 18 hrs ago #7

Thank you for sharing him and his passage with us The Blue Flower 18 hrs ago #9

So sorry for your loss, LuckyCharms Wicked Blue 18 hrs ago #11

So sorry for your loss. gademocrat7 18 hrs ago #13

Sobbing tears, Lucky! hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #14

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

That's tough my good friend. Although we're... NNadir 18 hrs ago #15

I'm sorry, NNadir... LuckyCharms 18 hrs ago #16

My heart orangecrush 18 hrs ago #17

Oh my goodness he's a beautiful boy FakeNoose 18 hrs ago #19

What a pretty pup! mwmisses4289 18 hrs ago #20

Our thoughts are with you. The Wizard 18 hrs ago #21

Beautiful dog, Lucky. May the memories of Jona, be a blessing to you and your wife. debm55 18 hrs ago #22

How majestic, and he never lost his puppy eyes. I'm so sorry LuckyCharms, JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #23

I'm so sorry for your loss. yardwork 18 hrs ago #24

It sucks to lose the people and pets that we love in life. cstanleytech 18 hrs ago #25

Even if they created a dog that lived longer BaronChocula 18 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 18 hrs ago #27

irisblue... LuckyCharms 18 hrs ago #31

Not my dog, I found that image on a dog photography site 6-7 yrs ago irisblue 16 hrs ago #50

Oh, Lucky Charms, I am so very sorry Grim Chieftain 18 hrs ago #28

I'm so sorry, Grim Chieftain... LuckyCharms 17 hrs ago #35

Thank you so much, friend Grim Chieftain 17 hrs ago #38

What a beautiful dog. LoisB 18 hrs ago #29

Jona was a beautiful dog with a sweet, loving face. greatauntoftriplets 18 hrs ago #30

I'm sorry your pup is gone, LC. LudwigPastorius 17 hrs ago #32

I felt that way too, Ludwig... LuckyCharms 17 hrs ago #37

Ludwig, I said upthread that, in our family, we have chosen to call this most difficult... 3catwoman3 10 hrs ago #60

Thank you, 3catwoman3, that's a comforting perspective. LudwigPastorius 7 hrs ago #62

Lady of the Beasts, please take Jona gently home in Your loving arms, niyad 17 hrs ago #33

It never gets easier. Bumbles 17 hrs ago #34

❤️‍🩹🌈 Figarosmom 17 hrs ago #36

Sending hugs, LC. I wish Jona could have had more years with you here, but you made the right decision, highplainsdem 17 hrs ago #39

Kona was beautiful! redwitch 17 hrs ago #40

So sorry Randomthought 17 hrs ago #41

Handsome dog zeusdogmom 17 hrs ago #42

Such a beautiful dog PatSeg 17 hrs ago #43

I'm so very sorry for your loss of Jona virgdem 17 hrs ago #44

I cried so hard when our dalmatian passed on. Years before him my cat passed away and I was heartbroken. TommieMommy 17 hrs ago #45

pets die sooner so we can get more pets. pansypoo53219 17 hrs ago #46

❣️ littlemissmartypants 17 hrs ago #47

Beautiful pup. SergeStorms 17 hrs ago #48

Wonderful tribute, thanks for letting us know. Permanut 16 hrs ago #49

I offer this pat_k 16 hrs ago #51

for you DBoon 16 hrs ago #52

I'm sorry for your loss Marthe48 15 hrs ago #53

... 2naSalit 15 hrs ago #54

He was the best boy. Eko 15 hrs ago #55

What a beautiful boy. Joinfortmill 12 hrs ago #56

she was lovely Skittles 12 hrs ago #57

Hopefully you will find equal joy in the future BeneteauBum 12 hrs ago #58

Awwwwwww... sweet pooch. calimary 11 hrs ago #59

I'm very sorry for your loss, Lucky JoseBalow 8 hrs ago #61

Jona is such a gorgeous, good boy! HeartsCanHope 6 hrs ago #63

Oh, what a handsome boy. So sorry, LC! Missed original post. electric_blue68 6 hrs ago #64

What a spectacular pup pioche4 6 hrs ago #65

What a spectacular pup! pioche4 6 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 4 hrs ago #67

Now I'm crying all over again. BigmanPigman 3 hrs ago #68

What a beautiful, radiant boy! He glows. Silver Gaia 2 hrs ago #69

So sorry for your family's loss. Dear_Prudence 17 min ago #70