I’m very sad tonight and just wanted to write about my feelings. I hope you don’t mind. My husband and I were upstairs watching television this evening. We came downstairs for him to go to work (he works 3rd shift) and we found our dog had passed away. What a terrible shock!!!
She was a black lab and her name was Juni. She was about 6 years old and healthy. We’d had her for about 2 1/2 years. She was good dog. She had her own mind and liked to do what she wanted to do, but we all loved her very, very much.
I’m just in shock right now. I can’t understand what happened. Maybe a heart attack. It’s just so sad. The hardest part was when I had to call our daughter at college and tell her. She’s four hours away & I wanted so badly to just jump in the car and drive there. I couldn’t do that, of course, but I wished I could. She took it hard, as could be imagined, but had calmed down some after we talked. I’m so thankful that she has such a wonderful roommate to help her through this shocking time.
A dog is such a wonderful addition to your life. Even when you lose them suddenly, like this, it still makes it worth the effort. Dogs are so loyal. They love you no matter what. And they are always there for you too. Juni seemed to be able to sense when I was sad or stressed. She’d come right over to me and push against me so I’d pet her. That always made things a little easier.
I will miss Juni so very much! 
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I’m sorry. That’s so hard.
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♥ I’m so sorry for your loss. Pets are so amazingly loveable and loyal. We have a lab as well, he’s wonderful, but his time with us is limited. It’s so incredibly hard to lose someone you love. My thoughts are with your family. RIP Juni ♥
(and when you’re feeling a little better, stop by and meet our Old Man, he too, has a mind of his own. http://www.simplyshan.com/2012/08/old-man-goes-for-swim.htm )
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I am so sorry, Lisa. It’s hard to lose a pet. They are family members too.
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Loving a pet is totally worth all the joy, hard work, unconditional love, and sorrow that they can bring into your life. If you need some support, please ask – and – do a search for Rainbow Bridge (it helped me when we lost Pepper suddenly).
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….
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God speed to Juni on her way to Rainbow Bridge- my condolences to your family….
Rest peacefully Juni.
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Sorry to read about your loss of Juni.
Sorry to hear about Juni – may you find some peace in knowing he’s not suffering. Maybe you’d find comfort in writing an online memorial for him. There are several sites that are free – I found a lot of comfort in this when I lost a couple of my cats. Hugs to you and your family.
That is heartbreaking news, so sad. My thoughts are with you xx
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Wow, really shocking and sad =[ May he rest in peace
I am so sorry to hear of your unexpected loss. The loss of a pet is always very difficult, and even more so when you don’t have a chance to say goodbye, or time to let what’s happening sink in. My parents had a golden retriever named Bo during my childhood years, and they had to put him down when I was about 22 years old (he was 15 – nearly blind & deaf, with severe hip & leg problems that were causing him a lot of pain, and to not be able to walk anymore). Even though I had moved away from home, it was still very hard on me. My father held onto him as he took his last breath. My father is not really one to get very emotional, but this affected him very deeply. A pet is truly another member of the family.
It’s obvious that you were wonderful parents to Juni, and she lived a wonderful life with you. I hope in time that your heart will heal, and you’ll be filled with fond memories of her. *Hugs*
Oh no I’m so so sorry for your loss
Pets aren’t just pets, they’re family members and when you’ve lived so many years with your dog; loved one another, cared for one another, been there for each other when no one else is it’s just heartbreaking to think of a life without them! I hope that in time the sadness will pass and you’ll remember all those heartwarming memories with a smile. Poor Juni 
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Losing a pet is always so hard, and especially when they’re so young. We lost our 2 year old cat yesterday morning in a similar way– just found him, gone, and have no idea why.. I keep telling myself that – at least he didn’t suffer, as some pets have to, and he had a wonderful life here with us- as so many animals don’t get to.. We will miss him terribly, but feel so blessed to have had him with us for the short time we did– and I do believe that our beloved pets will be waiting for us in Heaven! Until I see Recon again, he will be hunting crickets with my Benji, Missy and Miss Meow…
I’ll pray for you and your family as you make it through these sad days…
I’m sorry for the loss of your family dog. It’s a tough thing to lose a pet!
My heart is so sad for you. Juni sounds like a wonderful family member. With Juni being so young I think the shock will take a while to wear off. My prayers are with you and your family. Remember that it’s okay to cry and it’s okay to laugh. It’s okay to do whatever you feel like you need to do at this point.
I’m sad and sorry about you Juni’s passing. It’s not easy to lose a loved one, and our pets are members of our family. Take time to grieve. Hugs and condolences.
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My heart goes out to you for the loss of your loyal pet!
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Oh so so sorry….have had several go over that bridge, but yours was so young. They sure do leave foot prints on our hearts, but I believe we will be reunited in Heaven.
**Hugs**
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Oh I’m so sorry to hear that, thinking of you
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I am so sorry for your loss
So sorry. Dogs are a beautiful thing to have.. I just got the kids a puppy about 2 months ago.. He is a beautiful pit.. ♥ We already love him
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I am so sorry about your dog
. That’s rough.
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Im so sorry for your loss. <3
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I know that pain! We lost our Lab two years ago also very suddenly! HUGS girl! I promise in a while you will feel better. Think about stuff Juni did that made you laugh! That helped us a lot!
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Aww how sad, sorry to hear that. I can’t imagine losing my doggie so suddenly like that.
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Oh Hunni I am soooo sorry for your loss. But glad you had the opportunity to experience an unconditional Love & Blessings Go to You & Yours!
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I’m so sorry for your loss…a pet fills a huge part in the life of his or her “people.”
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I am so sorry. I know I would be devastated if we lost our Kratos who is a black lab, 6 years old. I have lost 3 dogs in my lifetime and each one is hard. They are a part of your life, and your family. They are like a child or sibling to everyone in the family and I know that you guys will remember Juni and keep her alive that way.
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