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3catwoman3

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3. How beautiful he was.

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 12:24 PM

12 hrs ago

In our family, we have chosen to think of this very difficult decision as "liberating the spirit."

It's always agonizing, even when it's right.

Thank you for telling us about him.

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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 12 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 12 hrs ago #1

I'm so sorry. LuckyCharms 12 hrs ago #2

How beautiful he was. 3catwoman3 12 hrs ago #3

Thank you.. LuckyCharms 12 hrs ago #5

Awwwwww Lucky UpInArms 12 hrs ago #4

Oh my... LuckyCharms 12 hrs ago #8

she was a sheltie UpInArms 12 hrs ago #10

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

In a quote from Gladiator- "I will see you again. But not yet, not yet" biophile 12 hrs ago #6

What a pretty, I guess I should say handsome, guy. sinkingfeeling 12 hrs ago #7

Thank you for sharing him and his passage with us The Blue Flower 12 hrs ago #9

So sorry for your loss, LuckyCharms Wicked Blue 12 hrs ago #11

So sorry for your loss. gademocrat7 12 hrs ago #13

Sobbing tears, Lucky! hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #14

Don't cry, Jill! LuckyCharms 12 hrs ago #18

That's tough my good friend. Although we're... NNadir 12 hrs ago #15

I'm sorry, NNadir... LuckyCharms 12 hrs ago #16

My heart orangecrush 12 hrs ago #17

Oh my goodness he's a beautiful boy FakeNoose 12 hrs ago #19

What a pretty pup! mwmisses4289 12 hrs ago #20

Our thoughts are with you. The Wizard 12 hrs ago #21

Beautiful dog, Lucky. May the memories of Jona, be a blessing to you and your wife. debm55 12 hrs ago #22

How majestic, and he never lost his puppy eyes. I'm so sorry LuckyCharms, JMCKUSICK 12 hrs ago #23

I'm so sorry for your loss. yardwork 12 hrs ago #24

It sucks to lose the people and pets that we love in life. cstanleytech 12 hrs ago #25

Even if they created a dog that lived longer BaronChocula 11 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 11 hrs ago #27

irisblue... LuckyCharms 11 hrs ago #31

Not my dog, I found that image on a dog photography site 6-7 yrs ago irisblue 10 hrs ago #50

Oh, Lucky Charms, I am so very sorry Grim Chieftain 11 hrs ago #28

I'm so sorry, Grim Chieftain... LuckyCharms 11 hrs ago #35

Thank you so much, friend Grim Chieftain 11 hrs ago #38

What a beautiful dog. LoisB 11 hrs ago #29

Jona was a beautiful dog with a sweet, loving face. greatauntoftriplets 11 hrs ago #30

I'm sorry your pup is gone, LC. LudwigPastorius 11 hrs ago #32

I felt that way too, Ludwig... LuckyCharms 11 hrs ago #37

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

Thank you, 3catwoman3, that's a comforting perspective. LudwigPastorius 1 hr ago #62

Lady of the Beasts, please take Jona gently home in Your loving arms, niyad 11 hrs ago #33

It never gets easier. Bumbles 11 hrs ago #34

❤️‍🩹🌈 Figarosmom 11 hrs ago #36

Sending hugs, LC. I wish Jona could have had more years with you here, but you made the right decision, highplainsdem 11 hrs ago #39

Kona was beautiful! redwitch 11 hrs ago #40

So sorry Randomthought 11 hrs ago #41

Handsome dog zeusdogmom 11 hrs ago #42

Such a beautiful dog PatSeg 11 hrs ago #43

I'm so very sorry for your loss of Jona virgdem 11 hrs ago #44

I cried so hard when our dalmatian passed on. Years before him my cat passed away and I was heartbroken. TommieMommy 11 hrs ago #45

pets die sooner so we can get more pets. pansypoo53219 10 hrs ago #46

❣️ littlemissmartypants 10 hrs ago #47

Beautiful pup. SergeStorms 10 hrs ago #48

Wonderful tribute, thanks for letting us know. Permanut 10 hrs ago #49

I offer this pat_k 10 hrs ago #51

for you DBoon 10 hrs ago #52

I'm sorry for your loss Marthe48 9 hrs ago #53

... 2naSalit 9 hrs ago #54

He was the best boy. Eko 8 hrs ago #55

What a beautiful boy. Joinfortmill 6 hrs ago #56

she was lovely Skittles 6 hrs ago #57

Hopefully you will find equal joy in the future BeneteauBum 5 hrs ago #58

Awwwwwww... sweet pooch. calimary 5 hrs ago #59

I'm very sorry for your loss, Lucky JoseBalow 2 hrs ago #61

Jona is such a gorgeous, good boy! HeartsCanHope 44 min ago #63

Oh, what a handsome boy. So sorry, LC! Missed original post. electric_blue68 3 min ago #64