He’s gone, and we are shattered.
He went too soon. It’s always too soon.
Lucas joined our family on March 28, 2007, and he left us on October 28, 2015. But he is forever and ever part of our soul.
I miss my friend. So much.
It will take time to pick up these pieces.
toni andriotis says
10•29•15 at 8:40 amSo very, very sorry to hear this has happened. My love to you and yours, so deeply, at this time.
Lauren says
10•29•15 at 8:45 amLove you all. Thinking of you.
Rachel says
10•29•15 at 8:47 ami am so so sad to hear this.
Pat says
10•29•15 at 8:53 amMy heart hurts for you as you travel this path. Sending hugs to all of you.
Eric says
10•29•15 at 8:53 amCherish all the love he shared with you! Take all the time you need to heal everyone is different! I really sorry and send love and support.
Callie, Shadow, and Ducky's Mom says
10•29•15 at 8:55 amOh, Maggie, I’m so, so sorry!! I just woke up to this awful news. My heart aches for you and John, and for Emmett, Cooper, and Newt. I know there are no words that could possibly make you feel better so I’ll just hold you all in my heart. You did all you could for Lucas and gave him so much love. Now your sweet boy is your guardian angel. Run fast, run free Lucas. (((HUGS)))
Kaitlin says
10•29•15 at 8:55 amMy heart breaks for you. We’ll keep you in our prayers.
Kathy K says
10•29•15 at 8:56 amOh no!! So sorry Maggie……he was loved and shared that love with you <3
Danielle, Nola's Mom says
10•29•15 at 8:57 amI am so sorry for your loss. Nola sends you and your pack lots of kisses.
Miranda says
10•29•15 at 9:00 amSo sad to hear this new this morning. It’s never easy. I know your heart is hurting right now and it’s going to be a while before the ache starts to fade. I know it won’t ever fully go away, but know that you have a world of people behind you that have gone through those same feelings and you have those beside you to snuggle, cry and kiss.
Leah says
10•29•15 at 9:05 amOh, Friend. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you, John and the other pups (Newt too). I hope you’ll find comfort in remembering the good times, the love, the companionship. And most of all the very wonderful life he got to live because he had such great people taking care of him. Sending tons and tons of hugs & love.
Jodi says
10•29•15 at 9:08 amI’m so, SO sorry Maggie. We never have long enough with them, do we?
Hugs to you and the crew.
Abby says
10•29•15 at 9:08 amOh, Maggie, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I hope you may be comforted by your happy memories of him in the weeks and months to come.
Sue says
10•29•15 at 9:16 amI am so terribly sorry to read this. I know your heart is broken and just hope it helps that so many of us out here are sending you hugs and love.
Debra says
10•29•15 at 9:27 amMy heart aches for you and the pack. We are sending our best warm hugs to you.
Erik N. says
10•29•15 at 9:29 amI thought when this day came I would feel sad for a heartbroken friend, but when I saw all those pictures of him I cried like I’d lost one of my own. Thank you for making me love him.
Jen Gabbard says
10•29•15 at 9:51 amNo words can really help, but I am thinking if you & sending big virtual hugs your way.
Crystle says
10•29•15 at 10:04 amTears…at work..I told my husband ours have to live forever.
Hugs….
Linc, Truman, Rom, Chuck and Crystle
Jan K says
10•29•15 at 10:12 amOh, Maggie, I am so, so sorry. My tears are falling as I feel your pain. Please accept our deepest condolences to you and John and the boys. We are sending hugs and will be thinking of you.
Susie Araiza says
10•29•15 at 10:26 amMy heart just fell. So very sorry, you and your family are in my prayers.
Elizabeth Keene says
10•29•15 at 10:30 amOh, Maggie (and John). Where there are no words adequate enough, there are prayers and offers of support and immense sorrow for your loss. ((?))
Dear, sweet Lucas, run free, handsome man!
stella rose says
10•29•15 at 10:32 amWE are so very sorry Maggie, we just don’t have the right words to tell you how much, hugs and prayers….stella rose and momma
Lara Elizabeth says
10•29•15 at 10:35 amOh, Maggie. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss of sweet Lucas. I know he will be in your heart forever.
Murphy & Stanley says
10•29•15 at 10:35 amWe are so sorry. Loving deeply hurts deeply.
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Meagan Niese says
10•29•15 at 10:47 amI’m so sorry – so heartbreaking. I know he will be missed greatly. Love from the Nieses
Kimberly Gauthier says
10•29•15 at 11:07 amI am so very sorry.
Scott Bates says
10•29•15 at 11:23 amI’m so sorry to hear this. He was such a bright light in your lives and your loss must feel so profound. Thoughts and prayers to you.
Sam says
10•29•15 at 11:57 amHugs and love coming your way. I’m so sorry.
Monty and Harlow
Brenda Yong says
10•29•15 at 12:04 pmso sorry, there are no words that will help, but in time you will remember and smile for all the good times and be grateful for all he gave you. he made a difference. Be brave, because he was. The pain is because you loved him and he loved you. Its just so awful that the time we have with our pets is always always too short. xx
MJ Brown says
10•29•15 at 12:09 pmI have shared your stories over the years and my heart hurts for you.
Linda says
10•29•15 at 12:26 pmI am so sorry for the loss of your Lucas. Even though I didn’t know Lucas, my heart breaks for you as a doggie momma.
Kay says
10•29•15 at 12:30 pmI am so sorry for your loss. May Lucas always live on in your heart.
Kay and Pixie
Whyvon29 says
10•29•15 at 12:59 pmSo sorry for your loss! I got teary eyed when I saw the message in my in-box. Doggie Heaven just got an awesome new member – I bet he’s having a blast up there. Hope you guys are doing okay – it’s never easy to lose a member of the family.
Amanda says
10•29•15 at 1:08 pmThere is never ever enough time. So, so sorry. (Bye, you big lug. Your ginormous tongue never failed to make my eyes widen.)
Linda Chavez says
10•29•15 at 1:31 pmI am so sorry for your loss. It is is always hard to lose a furry family member i lost my dog Rocket at only 5 years old to advanced cancer on March 21, 2015. I know it hurts but just try to remember all the wonderful memories you had and just remember that he may be gone but will never be forgotten he will always be in your heart.
DZ Dog says
10•29•15 at 2:02 pmOh no!!! We’re so sorry for your family. Our hearts go out to you guys. <3 <3 <3 <3
Slimdoggy says
10•29•15 at 2:05 pmMy heart is aching for you and your loss. Sweet Lucas – you were an inspiration for us all.
Ashley Pomykala says
10•29•15 at 3:12 pmI am so sorry for your loss. It does take time to be able yup pick up the pieces. We lost two of our companions this year. My Hailey and my Fiancee’ Buddy this year and it is still tough for us.
Sraddha says
10•29•15 at 3:31 pmI’m heartbroken to hear this news! I’m so very sorry! Lucas was so special! Thinking of you guys and sending loads of love from Kenya!
Joanne says
10•29•15 at 7:31 pmWe are so very sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs.
Singing Dogs says
10•29•15 at 8:03 pmIt’s always hard losing a member of the family. At least Lucas had a great life when he was with all his dog brothers and both of you.
Eliza says
10•29•15 at 8:05 pmSo sorry to read this news. You’re in my thoughts.
Julie says
10•29•15 at 8:38 pmI am so so sorry. It is always too soon.
Chrissy F. says
10•29•15 at 8:49 pmSorry for the loss of your baby! It’s never easy. Hugs!
Jackie Bouchard says
10•29•15 at 10:38 pmI’m so sorry. There’s no amount of time that could ever be enough with our furry family members. Sending hugs your way.
Rebekah says
10•29•15 at 11:35 pmI am so, so sorry. (((Hugs)))
Joanna says
10•30•15 at 8:11 amI am so very sorry for your loss. Lucas was so lucky to have found such a wonderful family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you comfort and healing during this difficult time…
konadog says
10•30•15 at 9:55 amSincerest condolences.
Liliana says
10•30•15 at 10:43 amI kept hoping it would be a long time before seeing this news. I am so so sorry for your loss. Lucas was a special boy. Like my husband says about our girl Sasha, he’s still there, you just can’t see him. Sending hugs to you and your family from me and my pack. They certainly leave us too soon, and it takes time to heal. Take your time; don’t rush it. Hugs.
ohmelvin says
10•30•15 at 11:31 amEven though sadness and heartbreak own you right now, hold onto the fact that you did love right. And even though he is gone, I promise you he is a part of you and he will light up your life in new ways. Thinking about you all – humans and dogs and cat -and holding space for your family as you move through the coming days, weeks and months.
Robbi says
10•30•15 at 1:23 pmMaggie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you.
Yvonne DiVita says
10•30•15 at 1:26 pmI’m so sorry to hear this! My heart breaks for you. Sending lots of love!
lak says
10•30•15 at 3:04 pmI am so so sorry for your loss. The pictures you posted are beautiful and do justice to your beautiful dog. He was much loved and you can’t do any better than that. Hugs to you and your pack.
Paula J. says
10•30•15 at 3:33 pmI am so very sorry.
Run, Lucas, RUN!
leslie L says
10•30•15 at 5:44 pmMaggie, I have no words to help, but my heart hurts for you and your family.
Lucas’ loss will be felt by so many for quite a long time because we all got to know him through you.
He was a wonderful boy and you were lucky to have found each other.
Hold Emmett and Cooper a little tighter as you grieve.We are all here for such a short time…
Lucas is beyond the pain now, but never too far for your love to reach.
You will all continue to be in my prayers.
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Leslie, Wishbone and Freya.
Stacy says
10•30•15 at 5:49 pmI’m so, so sorry… He’ll be playing with the others at Rainbow Bridge. Hang in there. Thousands of hugs coming your way!
Jane says
10•30•15 at 11:36 pmWarm hugs, Maggie and John.
Elaine says
11•01•15 at 9:55 amMy heart breaks for you. I’m so sorry for your loss of Lucas. We all fell in love with him and many of us are shedding tears right along with you. Sending loving thoughts to you and your family.
Lindsay says
11•01•15 at 11:23 amSo sorry to hear this, Maggie. Thinking of you and your family.
Pamela says
11•02•15 at 12:26 amI am so very sorry to hear this. The process of holding back the darkness while living with your dear dog and waiting, is so hard. It breaks the heart open. It seems to me that the universe is deeply efficient– and while much of your love will move forward and infuse out, some of it will stick, the sweet essence of Lucas. He will know you always and you will know him. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Phyllis says
11•02•15 at 11:52 amMaggie, tears are falling as my heart is full of sorrow. We all loved Lucas and we grieve with you. Love to you and your beautiful family.
Kim B says
11•03•15 at 5:21 pmI’m so so sorry 🙁 You guys are in our thoughts!!!
Barbara says
11•10•15 at 8:11 pmI am so very very sorry – I don’t know how I missed this. My heart is broken for all of you. Much Love and peace ??
Carole says
01•05•16 at 2:55 pmI am so sorry. I haven’t been following my blogs lately so i am sorry i missed this and am sending condolences so late. I have been following you and the gang foe quite some rime, I just don’t always comment.. RIP Lucas . Healing takes awhile but our best friends are never really gone because they live in our hearts God Bless