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red98vett · 09-03-2004, 11:27 AM

I'm sorry to bring such a sad post to your site but felt this is something EVERYONE with a Yorkie or small dog should read and remember...It's a terrible story that just happened today, but when our babies are in someone elses hands - there are unforseen dangers and poor Judy and Chipper learned this the hardest way possible.... that IF anyone is EVER in a SIMILAR SITUATION - just take your baby home and Re-schedule !

Judy, (Teachlady)'s little Chipper who went in with his brother for nuetering and baby teeth removal - YESTERDAY - Chipper did have a testical that didn't drop so he was needing a little more than nuetering - the doctor claimed he had emergencies and wouldn't be able to perform the surgery - he delayed the surgery till the next day (TODAY)

I copied Judy's post on what happened with Chipper ONLY for a warning regarding eating and surgery -

If you haven't read about Chipper somewhere else - Please read this very sad post by Chippers devestated mommie...It could help you in the future...

This is so totally heartbreaking and I think ALL HER VETS FAULT - there just aren't words for it...my heart is breaking for them and his brother - Kirby - who lost his best buddy.

Subject : RE: Chipper went to Rainbow Bridge...
Posted : 9/2/2004 1:05 PM
Post #38353 - In reply to #38344

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We just brought Chipper back and buried him. It was the hardest thing we have done since burying Kirby the first. I can't believe this is happening again. He was hubby's baby and if anytyhing could go wrong it would go wrong with Chipper, from being sick right after we got him to his eye to his funky hair and his barking at every little thing. But he was loved so very much. It is so hard going through this again. And the hardest part is we think it could have been prevented.

Chipper was scheduled for surgery Thursday morning so he had no food after 8 Wednesday night. The surgery kept being pushed back and pushed back and by the time it occured this morning Chipper had gone 36 hours without food. I kept calling with my concern about that, but the vet kept telling me he was planning on the surgery so couldn't feed him. Apparently emergency calls prevented him from doing the surgery when he planned. In any case. hubby is extremely bitter and feels this could have been prevented. The vet said it was a reaction to the anesthesia, but I can't help but feel he would have handled it better had he not been without food for that length of time. We buried Chipper in the blanket that you saw in the picture Gina posted. He will be our special angel and is with the original Kirby now and my mom who passed away in April. It's very hard and very sad here right now. Thank you all for your support. I still am in shock and can't believe little Chip Dip won't be around anymore.

fasteddie · 09-03-2004, 02:32 PM

That's horrible! That's a horrible vet!!!

Thanks for advising us if a similar situation happens in the future. Burying a Yorkie before their time just isn't right! My prayers go out to Chipper's family. May Chipper be in Yorkie heaven now.

Maddie-Rudy-Mom · 09-03-2004, 03:14 PM

My thought and prayers go out to Judy and her husband. You always hear about things like this, but hope it never happens to you. Rudy goes Sept 13 to be netured and I will still take him, but as it get closer I might chicken out. My family has been going to Doc for over 30 years and I still worry. I hope little chipper is resting in peace...........Cindy

Higgin's Mom · 09-03-2004, 06:09 PM

You know, I've had many dogs throughout the years (I'm 65) and have loved them dearly. But I don't think I have ever been so truly attached to one quite as much as I am to little Higgins. And Don is head over heels in love with our little fellow. I feel just heartbroken about little Chipper. And also very nervous about having to take Higgins in for tooth removal. His baby teeth weren't ready to come out when he was neutered, and he now has double canines upper and lower. Higgins isn't a tiny Yorkie. He weighs 7 pounds at 8 months. But he's still a little dog.

My heart goes out to Chipper's family. I have tears in my eyes.

red98vett · 09-04-2004, 03:47 AM

Hi all...I too spent the day crying and so sad for Judy and Chipper...if you had seen all our previous posts about her taking them in for the surgery - the vet updates...how excited she was when she was told to pick them up - then that last awful post...It was just devestating ! Things like this hit so close to our hearts and we all feel her pain.

I too, am totally immensed in loving Chanel & Cherish but Chanel is really the baby girl I never had ! It scares me to think of life without her and that is one of the reasons we went and got Cherish, the puppy...I was afraid of how Chanel would be if something happened to me !

She is not spayed because of my fear, though at 2 years old - I was getting ready to set her appointment for it - We have a cocker spaniel - who I love dearly - but it's not the same relationship like I have with Chanel -

At 46 years old - sometimes I feel I've totally centered my life around her and I know that is not healthy !

Then again....these funny little dogs just make you love them so much that it's almost scary !

I posted a baby pic of her sleeping - she STILL sleeps like this ! Love it !

Luvmypupster · 09-04-2004, 05:06 AM

Villette, what makes this even more upsetting is that Teach lost another yorkie (Kirby the First) about a year ago due to an allergic reaction to shampoo the groomer used. He was very young and had gone in for his first grooming and had to be rushed to the vet. He died and she was totally devastated. So she has taken two of her beloved babies in for routine things and lost them. I wish there was something I could do for her. I blame this vet and it angers me. I think he should have rescheduled. I know that money doesn't heal all but I feel as he should compensate her. Money will not make her feel better, but she has spent so much on trying to have a pet and losing them. Maybe when some time passes and if she feels up to trying again she would have some money to get another. If he doesn't I would think it would be nice if maybe someone out there that breeds on all of our forums and all the members could get together and pitch in for another pup and maybe put the yorkie transport relay in to action. I'm heartbroken for her and her husband. We all know how much we love our babies, and how they truly become our children, it just devestating.

lily · 09-04-2004, 05:59 AM

Hi you all ! I talked my exboss and friend about what happen to Chipper and She said that the vet killed him!! She really got upset and said that should have never happen! She said toy dogs can't go that long without food or water and the vet should have know that! So everyone please remenber all of this Poor little guy I fell so sorry for the mom and dad!

Brandi_Bailee · 09-04-2004, 11:56 AM

Today she said they are thinking of getting another one because Kirby is so lost without Chipper. I wish I had a puppy. I would give it to her in a heartbeat, although Michigan is a long ways from here (Washington). Do you know how old Kirby is? Maybe she would want one close to his age. It is very sad and I wish there was something I could do.
Cindy

stormchaser · 09-14-2004, 12:53 AM

May GodBless those two in their lose. We have been right where she is at not long ago. It is heartbreaking to know that it should not have happened. Our new little baby is 4 months old and i've already decide that unless its life or death my baby will not be put to sleep for anything again. After that happened to us i did alot of research on vets and found out alot i didnt know and alot i wished i had known before hand. It would have made alot of difference in the way things turned out i think. After that lose we got our first yorkie Roxee and she's 4 months old now and i cant imagine something happened to her i'd just about die. That sweet baby has gotten into daddy's heart so fast its unbelievable. So now overprotective is a new word around my house i've given a new meaning to the word to the point i've just about drove everyone nuts. But my babygirl is doing great and if i have anything to do with it she will stay that way. Rest assured my prayers will go out to that poor couple that has had this to go through again. My God Bless you and keep you in his hands.

Luvmypupster · 09-14-2004, 04:04 PM

Judy has a new puppy now. They were very concerned that Kirby would be deppressed by the loss of Chipper. She and her daughter had gone to a weekend fair type event and she had Kirby with her. A lady stopped her to talk about Kirby (yorkies always draw attention) anyway, in the conversation Judy shared with this woman about what happend to Kirby's brother. They lady just happened to have a male puppy left from a litter , they had even been calling this puppy Chippie. Long story short, Judy went to see this puppy and decided to get him. So as much pain as they have suffered they do have a new little pupster to add to their family.

Higgin's Mom · 09-14-2004, 05:16 PM

I have just said a heartfelt prayer for the new little one! May they have a long and loving family life together!

yorkiegal719 · 09-21-2004, 12:46 PM

Haven't been around much but I just saw the post and it's one of the saddest things I've read. I'm glad that they have gotten another puppy, but it doesn't lessen the pain. Sometimes you have to override the vets decision about what is good for your babies. Makes us all think about saying "NO" when we want to and following through with it.

09-03-2004, 11:27 AM	#1
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	VERY, VERY SAD but please read... I'm sorry to bring such a sad post to your site but felt this is something EVERYONE with a Yorkie or small dog should read and remember...It's a terrible story that just happened today, but when our babies are in someone elses hands - there are unforseen dangers and poor Judy and Chipper learned this the hardest way possible.... that IF anyone is EVER in a SIMILAR SITUATION - just take your baby home and Re-schedule ! Judy, (Teachlady)'s little Chipper who went in with his brother for nuetering and baby teeth removal - YESTERDAY - Chipper did have a testical that didn't drop so he was needing a little more than nuetering - the doctor claimed he had emergencies and wouldn't be able to perform the surgery - he delayed the surgery till the next day (TODAY) I copied Judy's post on what happened with Chipper ONLY for a warning regarding eating and surgery - If you haven't read about Chipper somewhere else - Please read this very sad post by Chippers devestated mommie...It could help you in the future... This is so totally heartbreaking and I think ALL HER VETS FAULT - there just aren't words for it...my heart is breaking for them and his brother - Kirby - who lost his best buddy. Subject : RE: Chipper went to Rainbow Bridge... Posted : 9/2/2004 1:05 PM Post #38353 - In reply to #38344 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We just brought Chipper back and buried him. It was the hardest thing we have done since burying Kirby the first. I can't believe this is happening again. He was hubby's baby and if anytyhing could go wrong it would go wrong with Chipper, from being sick right after we got him to his eye to his funky hair and his barking at every little thing. But he was loved so very much. It is so hard going through this again. And the hardest part is we think it could have been prevented. Chipper was scheduled for surgery Thursday morning so he had no food after 8 Wednesday night. The surgery kept being pushed back and pushed back and by the time it occured this morning Chipper had gone 36 hours without food. I kept calling with my concern about that, but the vet kept telling me he was planning on the surgery so couldn't feed him. Apparently emergency calls prevented him from doing the surgery when he planned. In any case. hubby is extremely bitter and feels this could have been prevented. The vet said it was a reaction to the anesthesia, but I can't help but feel he would have handled it better had he not been without food for that length of time. We buried Chipper in the blanket that you saw in the picture Gina posted. He will be our special angel and is with the original Kirby now and my mom who passed away in April. It's very hard and very sad here right now. Thank you all for your support. I still am in shock and can't believe little Chip Dip won't be around anymore. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

09-04-2004, 03:47 AM	#5
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Hi all...I too spent the day crying and so sad for Judy and Chipper...if you had seen all our previous posts about her taking them in for the surgery - the vet updates...how excited she was when she was told to pick them up - then that last awful post...It was just devestating ! Things like this hit so close to our hearts and we all feel her pain. I too, am totally immensed in loving Chanel & Cherish but Chanel is really the baby girl I never had ! It scares me to think of life without her and that is one of the reasons we went and got Cherish, the puppy...I was afraid of how Chanel would be if something happened to me ! She is not spayed because of my fear, though at 2 years old - I was getting ready to set her appointment for it - We have a cocker spaniel - who I love dearly - but it's not the same relationship like I have with Chanel - At 46 years old - sometimes I feel I've totally centered my life around her and I know that is not healthy ! Then again....these funny little dogs just make you love them so much that it's almost scary ! I posted a baby pic of her sleeping - she STILL sleeps like this ! Love it ! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

09-04-2004, 05:06 AM	#6
Luvmypupster YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: tx Posts: 624	Villette, what makes this even more upsetting is that Teach lost another yorkie (Kirby the First) about a year ago due to an allergic reaction to shampoo the groomer used. He was very young and had gone in for his first grooming and had to be rushed to the vet. He died and she was totally devastated. So she has taken two of her beloved babies in for routine things and lost them. I wish there was something I could do for her. I blame this vet and it angers me. I think he should have rescheduled. I know that money doesn't heal all but I feel as he should compensate her. Money will not make her feel better, but she has spent so much on trying to have a pet and losing them. Maybe when some time passes and if she feels up to trying again she would have some money to get another. If he doesn't I would think it would be nice if maybe someone out there that breeds on all of our forums and all the members could get together and pitch in for another pup and maybe put the yorkie transport relay in to action. I'm heartbroken for her and her husband. We all know how much we love our babies, and how they truly become our children, it just devestating. __________________ Emme & Faith R.I.P. Mia & Bentley

09-14-2004, 04:04 PM	#10
Luvmypupster YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: tx Posts: 624	Update Judy has a new puppy now. They were very concerned that Kirby would be deppressed by the loss of Chipper. She and her daughter had gone to a weekend fair type event and she had Kirby with her. A lady stopped her to talk about Kirby (yorkies always draw attention) anyway, in the conversation Judy shared with this woman about what happend to Kirby's brother. They lady just happened to have a male puppy left from a litter , they had even been calling this puppy Chippie. Long story short, Judy went to see this puppy and decided to get him. So as much pain as they have suffered they do have a new little pupster to add to their family. __________________ Emme & Faith R.I.P. Mia & Bentley

09-03-2004, 02:32 PM	#2
fasteddie *YT 6000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,238	That's horrible! That's a horrible vet!!! Thanks for advising us if a similar situation happens in the future. Burying a Yorkie before their time just isn't right! My prayers go out to Chipper's family. May Chipper be in Yorkie heaven now.

09-03-2004, 03:14 PM	#3
Maddie-Rudy-Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 1,887	My thought and prayers go out to Judy and her husband. You always hear about things like this, but hope it never happens to you. Rudy goes Sept 13 to be netured and I will still take him, but as it get closer I might chicken out. My family has been going to Doc for over 30 years and I still worry. I hope little chipper is resting in peace...........Cindy

09-03-2004, 06:09 PM	#4
Higgin's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 852	You know, I've had many dogs throughout the years (I'm 65) and have loved them dearly. But I don't think I have ever been so truly attached to one quite as much as I am to little Higgins. And Don is head over heels in love with our little fellow. I feel just heartbroken about little Chipper. And also very nervous about having to take Higgins in for tooth removal. His baby teeth weren't ready to come out when he was neutered, and he now has double canines upper and lower. Higgins isn't a tiny Yorkie. He weighs 7 pounds at 8 months. But he's still a little dog. My heart goes out to Chipper's family. I have tears in my eyes.

09-04-2004, 05:59 AM	#7
lily YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: paris crossing,indiana Posts: 377	Hi you all ! I talked my exboss and friend about what happen to Chipper and She said that the vet killed him!! She really got upset and said that should have never happen! She said toy dogs can't go that long without food or water and the vet should have know that! So everyone please remenber all of this Poor little guy I fell so sorry for the mom and dad!

09-04-2004, 11:56 AM	#8
Brandi_Bailee Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 79	Today she said they are thinking of getting another one because Kirby is so lost without Chipper. I wish I had a puppy. I would give it to her in a heartbeat, although Michigan is a long ways from here (Washington). Do you know how old Kirby is? Maybe she would want one close to his age. It is very sad and I wish there was something I could do. Cindy

09-14-2004, 12:53 AM	#9
stormchaser Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 79	May GodBless those two in their lose. We have been right where she is at not long ago. It is heartbreaking to know that it should not have happened. Our new little baby is 4 months old and i've already decide that unless its life or death my baby will not be put to sleep for anything again. After that happened to us i did alot of research on vets and found out alot i didnt know and alot i wished i had known before hand. It would have made alot of difference in the way things turned out i think. After that lose we got our first yorkie Roxee and she's 4 months old now and i cant imagine something happened to her i'd just about die. That sweet baby has gotten into daddy's heart so fast its unbelievable. So now overprotective is a new word around my house i've given a new meaning to the word to the point i've just about drove everyone nuts. But my babygirl is doing great and if i have anything to do with it she will stay that way. Rest assured my prayers will go out to that poor couple that has had this to go through again. My God Bless you and keep you in his hands.

09-14-2004, 05:16 PM	#11
Higgin's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 852	I have just said a heartfelt prayer for the new little one! May they have a long and loving family life together!

09-21-2004, 12:46 PM	#12
yorkiegal719 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 603	Haven't been around much but I just saw the post and it's one of the saddest things I've read. I'm glad that they have gotten another puppy, but it doesn't lessen the pain. Sometimes you have to override the vets decision about what is good for your babies. Makes us all think about saying "NO" when we want to and following through with it.