When attempting to write about this, tears form in my eyes. The passing of my beloved Golden Retriever, Lucca, has been a heart-wrenching and challenging experience for both myself and my dear family. Let me share with you our story, Lucca, my faithful companion.

I vividly recall our initial meeting when you were only seven weeks old, having searched for a suitable canine companion, as we always had an affinity for Golden Retrievers. We looked on the internet for a farm where the father and mother were still present and we could see the health circumstances.
Numerous businesses do not follow proper labour procedures and have little regard for animals. We certainly didn’t want that!

When I first saw your small body with really large feet, I realized this was a unique one. It would be a much larger dog than a typical Golden Retriever, and there was something magical about you. Someone’s heart was opened by the way you looked.

We still had our French bulldog with us at the time, and she welcomed you and took you under her wing. This showed that you behaved as a dog who desired to care for and show affection to anyone who came across your path. You never relieved yourself indoors since arriving in your new home, and you gave a pleasant bark when seeking attention.

Seeing you grow up and constantly having fun and coming to embrace made you such a warm and well-liked four-footer. One of our favourite things you did was go trekking with us and give you freedom in the wilderness. You usually took a run and then turned around after a few meters to see if anyone would follow or match up. Always paying attention to it.

It is a complete member of the family.

Some people keep their dog in the garden, but in our case, he was a fully-fledged member of the family. Whenever visitors arrived, he would greet each one. He was always kind and considerate to others.

We extend our gratitude for taking great care of him. We have faced many health issues lately and had to bid farewell to loved ones. When we were feeling sad, you always comforted us and even licked away our tears.

On our hiking trips or walks with you, others would comment on your exceptional appearance, noting how large and gorgeous you were compared to other Golden Retrievers we had seen.

You were delighted at my decision to launch my practice from our home. By helping individuals and children who sought help, you provided assistance in putting them at ease, encouraging them to share their experiences with me, in turn enabling me to serve them better.

It is clear that your love and dedication created a sense of absence when you were no longer present. You were always available whenever help was needed in my professional life or for anyone passing by. It is difficult to describe how you managed it, but you did, and we cannot express enough gratitude for your presence in our lives.

It is incredibly challenging to bid farewell after a mere six years. This loss has come too soon, and we are not sure if we will be able to welcome another four-legged friend into our daily lives due to the depth of our grief.

Every morning, I yearn to greet you, and throughout my practice, I desire to persuade you to join me and meditate with me, as you would always rest your head on my lap, savouring the tranquillity it provided. I am still searching for your lead to escort us to the woods and capture some images.

I know you are in excellent hands above, along with those who have gone before us. I am confident that your light shines for others and in other places.

Sometimes, in the evening, I look up at the stars, hoping to see you sparkle!

We love you so much!

Thank you, my Golden Boy.