jeff sorry to hear about your golden retriever, so many people love there animals like a child, they don't have a very long life span, but just as a child we don't won't them to die at an early age, but to live a long healthy life. as a father, GOD knows all our pain and sadness and is always there for us, so no prayer is to small, continue to have that close relationship with him. i'm sure your puppy is getting lots of love and attention, that alone is very special, it shows you have a very compassionate heart, any time you need prayer, for any reason, let us know. i'm reminded of an old hymm, take it to the lord in prayer. the words say it all.