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I’m so sorry....my deepest condolences.

[CFrance]

Poor Luca, and poor you for having to "do the right thing" for Luca. It's never easy. I'm so sorry for you and Luca. Thought are with you.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by Sgroemm

So sorry for your loss. I lost my beloved Jax in May and it still breaks my heart. One tiny thing that helped me, suggested by the vet tech...Pick a star in tonight's sky and name it for your Luca. Every night look for the star and know he is safe, chasing balls, squeaking toys in heaven. Tell him you love him and know he is watching over you now. It is said that dogs don't live as long as humans because they quickly learn how to love unconditionally....it takes us much longer to learn that lesson, hence the longer life. Prayers for peace in your heart.

What a truly great piece of advise your Vet gave you, thank you for sharing. I will be out there tonight looking for my beautiful Samantha!

[Nucky]

BK001, our collective hearts are broken for you and your husband. There are no words that anyone can offer now to stop the pain all others can do is let you know that we understand and are willing to help by relating our stories. We wish Peace to You and Your Husband. The kindest words we got were, our hearts bleed for you. These words explain our feelings exactly. Take Care.

[BoatRatKat]

My condolences to you and your husband. Take comfort in knowing your little Luca was very loved and had a wonderful life with you both. Take care.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

What a truly great piece of advise your Vet gave you, thank you for sharing. I will be out there tonight looking for my beautiful Samantha!

And Bear, and Fletcher, Soames, Drewby, Rex, Agbert, Queenie, Spikes, Dodger, Mitzelflick, Clarabelle... so many tears, so many stars.

[angiefox10]

My heart is breaking for your loss. I wish I had the words to make it better, but I do not. Our pets give us so very much, and when they have to leave us, they leave such a huge hole in our heats.

I wish I could tell you the pain will go away, but it will not. It will lessen and you will be able to enjoy the memories of the antics of Luca, but it will always hurt a little when you think of him. That's because the love they give us is without conditions.

Luca was a lucky boy, to have you as is owners. People who loved him as much as you did. He lived a good life. He was a lucky boy.

I hope one day you will consider giving another lucky dog a piece of your heart, just as you did Luca.

I think Luca would want that.

Sending love.

[GeoGeo]

So sorry for your loss. We understand what you are going through. They are a part of our families....just like a child.

[kcrazorbackfan]

So very sorry to hear about Luca; it's so hard to lose something that gives you unconditional love.

[Trayderjoe]

I too am sorry for your loss. Of course it is a painful time, but when you are ready, you will think more of the good times you had with Luca and the joy you brought to each other.

[BK001]

Thank you all for your kind words and messages. It does help thinking about the positives and all the years of pleasure and comfort we got from our little boy. To think that we were not in the market for a dog when he came into our lives and in very short order, we could not imagine not ever having him. The only thing that really bothers me is that it all was so fast -- from seemingly healthy to the finality. I have questioned myself over the past couple of days -- should I have fought to keep him alive at any cost? By cost I am not referring to money. But then I remember his piercing scream and the Emergency Vet's face when I asked what our alternatives are. So in the end logically I know we made the best decision. I guess it's just my emotions on steroids.

But thank you again, I really appreciate the kindness shown by so many in this community.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by BK001

Thank you all for your kind words and messages. It does help thinking about the positives and all the years of pleasure and comfort we got from our little boy. To think that we were not in the market for a dog when he came into our lives and in very short order, we could not imagine not ever having him. The only thing that really bothers me is that it all was so fast -- from seemingly healthy to the finality. I have questioned myself over the past couple of days -- should I have fought to keep him alive at any cost? By cost I am not referring to money. But then I remember his piercing scream and the Emergency Vet's face when I asked what our alternatives are. So in the end logically I know we made the best decision. I guess it's just my emotions on steroids.

But thank you again, I really appreciate the kindness shown by so many in this community.

At all cost... that's so difficult. I remember one of our cats suddenly beginning a piercing howl at the bottom of the steps one morning. I rushed her to the vet, still howling. Turns out she had an embolism, or something similar in her lung. My main thought was to stop the physical pain asap and deal with my emotional pain later.

They couldn't have done much for her but wait, and the prognosis was not good. Fine one day; gone from us the next.

I think you made the right decision for your little one, but it is certainly difficult. Try not to beat yourself up over it. It's hard enough dealing with the loss.

[Henryk]

Originally Posted by BK001

Thank you all for your kind words and messages. It does help thinking about the positives and all the years of pleasure and comfort we got from our little boy. To think that we were not in the market for a dog when he came into our lives and in very short order, we could not imagine not ever having him. The only thing that really bothers me is that it all was so fast -- from seemingly healthy to the finality. I have questioned myself over the past couple of days -- should I have fought to keep him alive at any cost? By cost I am not referring to money. But then I remember his piercing scream and the Emergency Vet's face when I asked what our alternatives are. So in the end logically I know we made the best decision. I guess it's just my emotions on steroids.

But thank you again, I really appreciate the kindness shown by so many in this community.

I don't think you need worry about the cost. Console yourself with the knowledge that you did the right thing. It's never easy, but it's right. Bless you.

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by BK001

Thank you all for your kind words and messages. It does help thinking about the positives and all the years of pleasure and comfort we got from our little boy. To think that we were not in the market for a dog when he came into our lives and in very short order, we could not imagine not ever having him. The only thing that really bothers me is that it all was so fast -- from seemingly healthy to the finality. I have questioned myself over the past couple of days -- should I have fought to keep him alive at any cost? By cost I am not referring to money. But then I remember his piercing scream and the Emergency Vet's face when I asked what our alternatives are. So in the end logically I know we made the best decision. I guess it's just my emotions on steroids.

But thank you again, I really appreciate the kindness shown by so many in this community.

We had the same thoughts afterward. Now that some time has passed for us I am certain the correct decision was made and I am sure you will feel the same way shortly. You sure did give your pup a cool name. Take Care.

[Bjeanj]

It took me 3 days to read your post, as I was pretty sure what it would be about. My heart breaks for you.