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02-10-2012, 12:27 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Spring Lake MI
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| Tilly's time :( I adopted my sweet Tilly last aug. I knew she was a senior pup. I have a senior male yorkie (age 12) and wanted a companion for him in his later years. Well, I was told Tilly was about 10 yrs old (she is much older vet says) she was found on streets of Chicago (I believe she was dumped) I am already madly in love with this little peanut! Here are her issues- totally deaf, level 4 heart murmer and failing kidneys She has had some major injuries in the past (deformed spine) I am doing all I can to make what ever time left she has as wonderful as possible but my vet just won't give me a time frame how long she will be will us. I know it shouldn't matter but my heart just needs to be prepared. She wheezes and coughs for short bouts. I have to hand feed her because she doesn't really want to eat (except treats) she sleeps 20 hours a day. She also has these shivering/shaking spells. With all this said... any advice? Should I be prepared for my heart to break soon? Thank you all for your honest love for these little angels <3 |
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02-10-2012, 03:28 PM | #2 |
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| I think you posted this in the wrong forum. It doesn't sound like you are trying to rehome Tilly. I wouldn't worry about when Tilly's time is... Just enjoy the time you have with her now. It sounds like she has found the perfect home. Do you think she's in pain or isn't enjoying life anymore?
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02-11-2012, 06:27 AM | #3 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Spring Lake MI
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| Don't know how this post ended up here, I messed up. Thanks for letting me know. Unsure how to post on general forum. |
02-11-2012, 08:34 PM | #4 |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
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| You are a special momma, to take this senior lady, who obviously wont be with you very long....to open your heart up and let her in, to love her and let her know she has NOT been kicked to the curb in her golden years, to let her know what it is to be loved and honored at this time of her life.....dont worry where you posted, we will all read this and give thanks for generous, kind people like you, for what you do for Tilly, for however long she is with you..... |
02-11-2012, 09:10 PM | #5 |
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02-11-2012, 10:01 PM | #6 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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| My only advice would be to keep being such a wonderful mommy to this special little lady. I can only imagine how difficult this is for you. Remember that you did something wonderful for this little one. I agree that it does sound as if her time is coming soon. As I understand it when they stop eating much and sleep as much as Tilly does that it is a sign that they are getting ready to pass on. You are taking such wonderful care of her and it is so clear that she is truly loved. That is all that a dog wants, to be loved and she is. There is no way to stop the passing of time and she is an older dog, when the time comes there really is nothing that you can do. Just keep loving her and when you need support remember that we are here for you. God Bless you for taking in an older dog. You have given her the most precious gift that you can give a dog, a loving home. Take care, Tina
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02-11-2012, 10:20 PM | #7 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas
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| Thank You for giving Tilly a safe place to spend however much time she has left. If you want to go over to the "In Memory Of..." page and look, there are several of us who've recently lost our little seniors. Mine was GiGi. I didn't know how long I would have my little girl either so I just took one day at a time and enjoyed,spoiled and loved her. Try not to dwell on the future and just enjoy each day that you have with Tilly, this could be the best time of her life thanks to you. |
02-12-2012, 05:10 AM | #8 |
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| What a blessing that you made her part of your family. It does sound like her time here is near the end. When it was our Tana's time, the morning came with a sign, and I had her put to sleep. It is a very personal decision and only you will know if that is your path. I send you and your Tilly prayers and hugs.
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02-12-2012, 05:20 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kentucky
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| Ditto to all above..you are a wonderful person for giving her a loving home.
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02-12-2012, 12:54 PM | #10 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY
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| Whenever she goes it is going to be painful, now or later. Like it has already been said you have the ability to make her later years the best days of her little life. Hold her and make her feel loved and as pain free as possible. She is going to need some constant treatment to make her comfortable but your loving kindness is going to be what she enjoys most. It is a special privilege to do what you are doing and it takes a very good heart. My best wishes to you both. |
02-13-2012, 09:24 AM | #11 |
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| You are so blessed to have Tilly in your life, regardless of how much time she has. You mentioned that she is deaf ... I can only imagine how wonderful she feels when you touch her with gentleness and love. Sounds like she hasn't had much kindness in her life. Were I you, I would hold her and snuggle with her as much as I possibly could for as long as she has left. God bless you and your loving heart! I will keep you both in my prayers.
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