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yorkiegirl16 · 02-18-2008, 10:00 AM

Today I had to have my eldest dog Zack put to sleep. He'd been ill on and off for a while with this and that. He was practically blind and deaf, had diabetes, arthritis He'd had blood tests several times but it only showed a slight raised level for his kidneys nothing that the vet was alarmed about. But he developed a foul smell in his breath very suddenly as his appetite wained a little. I feared kidney problems but he still was eating and was active around the house but he rapidly deteriorated over the weekend and wasn't eating so he had a blood test again and it confirmed he was in kidney failure. I could see it in him he'd given up and knew he'd had enough and the kindest thing I could do for him was to let him go peacefully. I stayed with him while he slipped away and said my goodbyes. I shall bury his ashes in the garden once I get them back.

I miss him terribly and it seems so strange without him here. He was two months short of his sixteenth birthday and I'd had him since he was 10 weeks old. I have many treasured memories of him and I have to remember he had a good life.

Here's a couple of photo's of him.

He is about 10 years old in this first photo - he's the one in the green harness.

He's 14.5 years in this photo and is on the left.

Lexi Rae · 02-18-2008, 10:06 AM

im so sorryfor your loss.. my heart goes out to you and your family.
god bless. just know we are here for you. hugs

sherrijmkassie · 02-18-2008, 10:11 AM

I too am so sorry for your loss. They sound like such empty words when you face the devastation of losing one of our precious babies but my heart truly is broken for you. Big Hugs and I hope you find comfort in knowing he isnt suffering .

Hugs
Sherri

saphire · 02-18-2008, 10:15 AM

So sorry for your loss. He lived to a wonderful age, I'm sure you must have many happy memories of him. My thoughts are with you.

Sheilagh

hartygirl · 02-18-2008, 10:18 AM

I am so sorry for your loss!
He was a handsome little guy and you must have so many wonderful memories!
Time heals all wounds.

RMKC · 02-18-2008, 10:21 AM

My heart goes out to you, i am so sorry ! RIP sweet Angel !

LunasMomma · 02-18-2008, 11:29 AM

I'm so sorry

RIP little man

littlewhip · 02-18-2008, 11:34 AM

So very sorry for your loss

You are in my prayers and thoughts.

4yorkiemom · 02-18-2008, 11:34 AM

so very sorry for your loss - my heart goes out to you!

hooliacasa · 02-18-2008, 11:47 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my 10 year old Evey on Valentine's Day. I had to let her go the same way and I stayed with her until the end. They are not suffering anymore. They are healthy again and running around like puppies again. Stay strong and know that you'll be with him again some day.

Patti · 02-18-2008, 12:29 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose them.

Yorkieville200 · 02-18-2008, 12:38 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my first Yorkie to kidney failure at the age of 13 years and two months. When they are older, it hits them hard and fast.
It's so heartbreaking to let thm go.

Sheila

Buddy-licious · 02-18-2008, 12:38 PM

Ohhh sweetie....I am so sorry!!! I cannot imagine how you must be feeling!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!

Martie · 02-18-2008, 01:07 PM

My heart is breaking for you. I too have gone thru your same situation. It hurts so much. I will keep you in my prayers.

sexiixtc · 02-18-2008, 01:25 PM

I am so sorry for your loss

you will be in my prayers

Rest In Peace Zack

02-18-2008, 10:06 AM	#2
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 9,324	im so sorryfor your loss.. my heart goes out to you and your family. god bless. just know we are here for you. hugs __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

02-18-2008, 10:11 AM	#3
sherrijmkassie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: canada Posts: 1,613	I too am so sorry for your loss. They sound like such empty words when you face the devastation of losing one of our precious babies but my heart truly is broken for you. Big Hugs and I hope you find comfort in knowing he isnt suffering . Hugs Sherri __________________ Sherri & Kassie

02-18-2008, 10:15 AM	#4
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 2,671	So sorry for your loss. He lived to a wonderful age, I'm sure you must have many happy memories of him. My thoughts are with you. Sheilagh __________________ Coffee Abigail-Ceana. CoCo Murfee & Winston PRAYING FOR TINK,BLEUAND BABYBEAR

02-18-2008, 10:18 AM	#5
hartygirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,249	I am so sorry for your loss! He was a handsome little guy and you must have so many wonderful memories! Time heals all wounds. __________________ In matters of style swim with the current, in matters of principle stand like a rock

02-18-2008, 10:21 AM	#6
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 4,881	My heart goes out to you, i am so sorry ! RIP sweet Angel ! __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

02-18-2008, 11:29 AM	#7
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,624	I'm so sorry RIP little man __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Crazy AND Pink Clubs

02-18-2008, 11:34 AM	#8
littlewhip My six pack Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 7,666	So very sorry for your loss You are in my prayers and thoughts.

02-18-2008, 11:34 AM	#9
4yorkiemom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 111	so very sorry for your loss - my heart goes out to you!

02-18-2008, 11:47 AM	#10
hooliacasa Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 195	I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my 10 year old Evey on Valentine's Day. I had to let her go the same way and I stayed with her until the end. They are not suffering anymore. They are healthy again and running around like puppies again. Stay strong and know that you'll be with him again some day.

02-18-2008, 12:29 PM	#11
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 17,210	I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose them. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

02-18-2008, 12:38 PM	#12
Yorkieville200 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 687	I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my first Yorkie to kidney failure at the age of 13 years and two months. When they are older, it hits them hard and fast. It's so heartbreaking to let thm go. Sheila

02-18-2008, 12:38 PM	#13
Buddy-licious Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Charlotte,nc Posts: 1,909	Ohhh sweetie....I am so sorry!!! I cannot imagine how you must be feeling!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!! __________________ Rhonda & Buddy-licious

02-18-2008, 01:07 PM	#14
Martie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Davenport Iowa Posts: 615	My heart is breaking for you. I too have gone thru your same situation. It hurts so much. I will keep you in my prayers. __________________ May I be the person my furbabies think I am Sammy, Sophie and Isis' plus Princess and Punkin

02-18-2008, 01:25 PM	#15
sexiixtc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,036	I am so sorry for your loss you will be in my prayers Rest In Peace Zack __________________ Edith and my two Princesses Kayah and Evie Proud Member of "The Pink Club" KC was awesome!!! I'll post pictures soon