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07-03-2007, 01:19 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: central time zone
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| Rest in Peace Cody I need somewhere to vent my sorrow. My Yorkie Cody was 12 years and 8 months old. I had him put to sleep this morning. He had seizures two years ago and the vet had me give him a small amount of steroids every day to keep him normal. He also had cataract in both eyes for the last 3 years but got around just fine. He was always happy. But lately he was loosing his hearing, slowly loosing his mind, and was loosing control of his bladder. So today I decided it was time for him to go to sleep. The Vet gave him a shot this morning and he was gone in seconds. My heart just dropped. I have a big yard and buried him here at home. I haven't been able to stop crying most of the day. My kids are all grown up and gone, so Cody was my last one to leave home. I have picked up his toys and his food bowls and put them in a bag. It is so quiet here. I'm going to read most of the posts in this section today and hope I can find some relief from what others have written. Yorkies are special. And Cody was my baby. Thanks for reading. Dave |
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07-03-2007, 01:24 PM | #2 |
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| I'm so sorry about your precious Cody. I'm sure he was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Hope you find some comfort in your memories of the last 12 years with him. Rest peacefully Cody.
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07-03-2007, 01:28 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | My heart goes out to you. I have been there several times with 3 previous Yorkies and it does ease up some but you will always miss him. For me getting another baby to love has helped. They are all so special.
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07-03-2007, 01:33 PM | #4 |
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| gosh...i am so very sorry. i hope you find comfort soon but we know it takes time. this may be too soon to ask but can you post of photo of him so that we may see him? again, i am very sorry for your loss. i know it must be very hard to handle.
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07-03-2007, 01:53 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: central time zone
Posts: 15
| This was taken one year ago. I told Cody today that the Vet wouldn't hurt him. He buried his head in my armpit and held his paw out. How could I or anyone do this to their baby? |
07-03-2007, 02:01 PM | #6 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bacliff, TX
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| Oh Dave, he was so precious. I know first-hand how difficult of a decision it is to make. Unfortunately, it's our duty as "parents" to recognize when life is no longer happy for them. Trust me when I say he was met with numerous YT babies on the other side of Rainbow Bridge. I lost my precious Chester two years ago October and the tears still flow at certain times. Keep those toys and bowls. Cody would want you to love again. Please consider adopting a rescue who's not had a chance to be loved like he was. Our hearts are with you and we hope you'll soon have a new best friend to share with us. |
07-03-2007, 02:05 PM | #7 |
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| dave i am so sorry for your loss. you did what was best for your baby. i pray you find comfort here on this forum. many of us have gone thru the loss of our beloved pets. we know exactly how you are feeling right now. |
07-03-2007, 03:14 PM | #8 | |
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You asked though how you could to this to your baby.....my answer would be you did it out of love for him. When life becomes unbearably painful and there's no enjoyment left, there is no greater gift than to help him find his way across the bridge. What you did was ease his pain and if he could, he'd thank you.
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07-03-2007, 03:53 PM | #9 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: central time zone
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| I keep re-running my decision to go to the Vet today. Should I have waited a little longer or not? He wasn't in that tough of shape yet, but he wasn't good either. The kind words that you people write are helping me a little. And I thank you for the kindness. Without this forum, I would have thought that no-one could feel as sad as I about my Yorkie. Cody acted like a 3 year old child for most of his life. He was alot of fun and my therapy buddy. I never cryed when my 90+ year old grandparents passed away, but did celebrate there long lives. But I cry for my Cody. |
07-03-2007, 04:03 PM | #10 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA
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| You made a very hard decision but it was the best one for Cody. I've been there. I truly know what your feeling. I cried myself to sleep that night and kept saying "I'm sorry Gigi, I'm sorry Gigi". But my sister told me the same thing Yorkiemalt said. If Cody could talk, he would have said, Thank You for taking away my pain. You still have 12 years worth of memories of your dear Cody. Hang onto them, they will eventually bring you comfort. Take Care...and Rest in Peace dear Cody at the Rainbow Bridge.
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07-03-2007, 04:13 PM | #11 |
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| Dave, I am so terribly sorry about little Cody. I haven't had to make those tough decisions, however, I have learned from others that there is no greater love than to let one go. I hope, when the time comes, that I will love my Toto that much. I also hope that I will have as many years worth of precious memories to hold onto. God bless and comfort you.
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07-03-2007, 06:27 PM | #12 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California
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| Dave, Im sorry for your loss. (((HUGS))) |
07-03-2007, 07:02 PM | #13 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: central time zone
Posts: 15
| Thanks all for your sympathy. It makes me feel better. Cody never knew he was a dog. He always thought he was one of my kids, and thats how I treated him. Parents shouldn't have to bury their childern. I don't know how any of you ever get over this. His death has cut me to my sole. Thank God for this forum. |
07-03-2007, 07:08 PM | #14 |
My Tiny Treasures Donating Member | I'm sorry Dave. I hope your pain will lesson and I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you stay here with us at YT. Many great people here and we will help you with your loss. Please try to take care, and again, so sorry. |
07-03-2007, 07:37 PM | #15 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maine
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| My thoughts are with you Dave, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Hope the attached poem helps. FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND You're giving me a special gift, So sorrowfully endowed, And through these last few cherished days, Your courage makes me proud. But really, love is knowing When your best friend is in pain, And understanding earthly acts Will only be in vain. So looking deep into your eyes, Beyond, into your soul, I see in you the magic, that will Once more make me whole. The strength that you possess, Is why I look to you today, To do this thing that must be done, For it's the only way. That strength is why I've followed you, And chose you as my friend, And why I've loved you all these years... My partner 'til the end. Please, understand just what this gift, You're giving, means to me, It gives me back the strength I've lost, And all my dignity. You take a stand on my behalf, For that is what friends do. And know that what you do is right, For I believe it too. So one last time, I breathe your scent, And through your hand I feel, The courage that's within you, To now grant me this appeal. Cut the leash that holds me here, Dear friend, and let me run, Once more a strong and steady dog, My pain and struggle done. And don't despair my passing, For I won't be far away, Forever here, within your heart, And memory I'll stay. I'll be there watching over you, Your ever faithful friend, And in your memories I'll run, ...a young dog once again
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