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LuckyCharms

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2. I'm so sorry.

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 12:21 PM

Yesterday

I know you understand.

I sobbed up until the time it was ready for him to go.

Well, I sobbed and laughed at the same time, apologizing to the vet for my reaction...but she assured me it was alright.

My wife was stoic, until we walked to the car, and then it hit her hard.

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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 Yesterday 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 Yesterday #1

I'm so sorry. LuckyCharms Yesterday #2

How beautiful he was. 3catwoman3 Yesterday #3

Thank you.. LuckyCharms Yesterday #5

Awwwwww Lucky UpInArms Yesterday #4

Oh my... LuckyCharms Yesterday #8

she was a sheltie UpInArms Yesterday #10

A special dog, with a special mama. LuckyCharms Yesterday #12

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

Here is what I said in my tribute to my beloved girl. OldBaldy1701E 6 hrs ago #71

What a pretty, I guess I should say handsome, guy. sinkingfeeling Yesterday #7

Thank you for sharing him and his passage with us The Blue Flower Yesterday #9

So sorry for your loss, LuckyCharms Wicked Blue Yesterday #11

So sorry for your loss. gademocrat7 Yesterday #13

Sobbing tears, Lucky! hamsterjill Yesterday #14

Don't cry, Jill! LuckyCharms Yesterday #18

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

I'm sorry, NNadir... LuckyCharms Yesterday #16

My heart orangecrush Yesterday #17

Oh my goodness he's a beautiful boy FakeNoose Yesterday #19

What a pretty pup! mwmisses4289 Yesterday #20

Our thoughts are with you. The Wizard Yesterday #21

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

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

I'm so sorry for your loss. yardwork Yesterday #24

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

Even if they created a dog that lived longer BaronChocula Yesterday #26

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

irisblue... LuckyCharms Yesterday #31

Not my dog, I found that image on a dog photography site 6-7 yrs ago irisblue 23 hrs ago #50

Oh, Lucky Charms, I am so very sorry Grim Chieftain Yesterday #28

I'm so sorry, Grim Chieftain... LuckyCharms Yesterday #35

Thank you so much, friend Grim Chieftain Yesterday #38

What a beautiful dog. LoisB Yesterday #29

Jona was a beautiful dog with a sweet, loving face. greatauntoftriplets Yesterday #30

I'm sorry your pup is gone, LC. LudwigPastorius Yesterday #32

I felt that way too, Ludwig... LuckyCharms Yesterday #37

Ludwig, I said upthread that, in our family, we have chosen to call this most difficult... 3catwoman3 17 hrs ago #60

Thank you, 3catwoman3, that's a comforting perspective. LudwigPastorius 15 hrs ago #62

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

It never gets easier. Bumbles Yesterday #34

❤️‍🩹🌈 Figarosmom Yesterday #36

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

Kona was beautiful! redwitch Yesterday #40

So sorry Randomthought Yesterday #41

Handsome dog zeusdogmom Yesterday #42

Such a beautiful dog PatSeg Yesterday #43

I'm so very sorry for your loss of Jona virgdem Yesterday #44

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

pets die sooner so we can get more pets. pansypoo53219 Yesterday #46

❣️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #47

Beautiful pup. SergeStorms Yesterday #48

Wonderful tribute, thanks for letting us know. Permanut Yesterday #49

I offer this pat_k 23 hrs ago #51

for you DBoon 23 hrs ago #52

I'm sorry for your loss Marthe48 23 hrs ago #53

... 2naSalit 23 hrs ago #54

He was the best boy. Eko 22 hrs ago #55

What a beautiful boy. Joinfortmill 20 hrs ago #56

she was lovely Skittles 19 hrs ago #57

Hopefully you will find equal joy in the future BeneteauBum 19 hrs ago #58

Awwwwwww... sweet pooch. calimary 19 hrs ago #59

I'm very sorry for your loss, Lucky JoseBalow 15 hrs ago #61

Jona is such a gorgeous, good boy! HeartsCanHope 14 hrs ago #63

Oh, what a handsome boy. So sorry, LC! Missed original post. electric_blue68 13 hrs ago #64

What a spectacular pup pioche4 13 hrs ago #65

What a spectacular pup! pioche4 13 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 11 hrs ago #67

Now I'm crying all over again. BigmanPigman 11 hrs ago #68

What a beautiful, radiant boy! He glows. Silver Gaia 10 hrs ago #69

So sorry for your family's loss. Dear_Prudence 7 hrs ago #70

What a beautiful dog... hwmnbn 6 hrs ago #72

There is only so much you can do and you did it. Remember what you had and be proud to have given a great life. twodogsbarking 3 hrs ago #73