Casey (LS Colleen)
We adopted Colleen (we changed her name to Casey). We had a great 8 years with her. We lost her to a brain tumor on June 24th. She was the sweetest dog and a vital part of our family. Casey and our Charlie really enjoyed each other’s company. Charlie is lost without her. Thank you Lucky Star for adding a great joy to our lives. The old saying ...Better to have loved and lost than never have loved at all, is certainly true in this case.

Chloe

Melissa Palmer Smith lost her sweet Chloe today,  December 11, 2016. Chloe was adopted by Melissa and  Bill on January 26, 2013 at the age of 7. They opened their home and their hearts to this overweight, deaf, senior girl and she flourished with their love. This past year Chloe's health began to decline as she struggled with SM. Chloe joins her Lucky Star sister, Maisy at the Rainbow Bridge. Her Lucky Star sister, Dusty will miss her terribly along with Melissa and Bill.

Clara
I lost my beloved Clara this morning. I adopted Clara in February 2007 from Lucky Star. Clara has been an amazing addition to our family. I got Clara as a companion to Junior a Cavalier I had bought four years earlier. Not only was Clara a companion to Junior, she was the big sister to my daughter Lily who I adopted from China in January 2010. Lily adored Clara! While Junior can be aloof, Clara was full of love and licks for Lily. Our little family was complete, Mama, Lily, Junior and Clara. Clara got sick last week and was diagnosed with kidney failure. I spent the past 9 days trying to get her creatinine levels up –but she kept getting weaker and weaker and refused to eat. I was afraid she was in pain and that the time was here to make the call to the vet. This morning Clara and I sat in the glorious sunshine, I snuggled her and told her how much we love her and what a good girl she is and that when she gets to heaven there are going to be lots of friends to play with and as many treats as she wants. She took a couple of deep breaths and died in my arms. It was peaceful and beautiful and she gave me the most wonderful gift. Clara, the lover of life, Lily and McDonald’s French fries saved me from having to make that awful decision. Clara was always a people pleaser – right up until the end. Our hearts are broken and my 6 year old daughter is confused. We will miss Clara forever! Thank you so much for giving us the gift of Clara! She was pure joy!!! Heaven certainly gained a jewel this morning.

Coco (LS Sadie)
We lost Coco Chanel (formerly Sadie) to heart failure on July 1st at the age of 12.  For the last two years she had her share of health problems, but none of them slowed her down.  She still jumped at the door at 5pm for cocktail hour with her best friend who lived next door, still went for strolls around her yard, and she would still pretend to be asleep until we would leave the room and she could get up and hunt for food she shouldn’t eat.  She had a huge love for cheese, but when she couldn’t eat it anymore due to an issue with her pancreas, she was still just as happy with popcorn for special occasions, and an egg over easy most mornings along with her dog food.  By 9:30pm she demanded to go to the big bed and settle in for the night.  She was always happy, and even as her heart worsened, her tail wagged and her butt wiggled.  We are heartbroken and miss her terribly, as the house is extremely quiet without her loud snoring.  To us, she was one in a million.