[Papi]

Originally Posted by SophieRose

Good evening, Papi and after viewing your beautiful photography website, I want to call you by your true name, however, will call you by your YT name, Papi. I am not sure you remember, but my beloved Sophie died on January 23 @ 12:30 pm. this year, taking her last breath in my arms. So, you understand, my heart still feels pain when I look at her picture, smell the lining of her jacket or look at her wee urn that sits on my nightstand.

BUT...Into my life, exactly one month ago, came dear Charlie, a rescued male Yorkie who is 10 years old. He is the dearest, little guy who has some health conditions, but every time he looks into my eyes, my heart feels so full.

I, too wanted another pup to take care of, love and look forward to seeing at the end of the day. When I first met Charlie and decided to adopt him, it was still not a clear decision and even decided not to bring him into my life. Two weeks later, my head and heart were clear with the message "Charlie belongs with you". Because of the adoption process and he needed more medical attention, time was on my side.

Having an older pup is just wonderful because I am older. I raised Sophie from 14 weeks and let her go at 13. For me, a senior was a perfect choice and matches my energy level.

So, Papi, give yourself time to "sift through your broken heart", and her death has probably reopened unresolved wounds in your life. Please remember though, living without a furry companion is once less day of feeling the love again these precious animals share with us.

If you are concerned about the longevity of your life and a puppy, don't let that be an issue. There is always someone who will love and care for your pup if you are unable. Charlie and I will live our lives to the fullest; we found each other just in time.

Warmly, Deborah

Good day Deborah,

May I first also apologize to you also for this tardy reply, please believe me I mean no disrespect or of being intentionally rude, I am very sorry

I am not sure you remember, but my beloved Sophie died on January 23 @ 12:30 pm. this year, taking her last breath in my arms.

Deborah , yes I do remember, and if I didn't this would help, remind me:

What a beautiful tribute to your beautiful companion. I also lost my Sophie, 13 yo. on January 23 and I also had to help her cross the Rainbow Bridge. I thought my heart would also break and said many times "there isn't a patch kit for a broken heart". She was my first Yorkie and the first that was truly mine. This sad story does have a happy ending though. Last Saturday, I welcomed the most wonderful 10 yo. Yorkie male named Charlie whom I adopted through United Yorkie Rescue. Both of us of not perfect in health and both older, but we are perfectly suited

I do understand how your heart can still grieve for your precious Sophie, she is only gone 3 months-24 day's now, for my Kassie it is 47 day's today, yet a month, a year, or 20 year's from now, when we look around our home's, I'm sure we will come across many things which will bring all the memories back, and the tears will come flooding back once again, I'm really sorry, you loved Sophie so much.

I am though so happy to know you did decide to bring Charlie into your life, he will without a doubt make the journey a little easier, help you through some of those trying moments with his love and affection, Yorkie's have an uncanny way of mending our broken hearts, I've learned that from this community, and the many other's who have had this sad experience, I also believe another Yorkie in my life, if ever possible, will be just what the Doctor prescribed.

"there isn't a patch kit for a broken heart".

Your very words Deborah, and true, there isn't a patch kit but there assuredly is the love of a Yorkie, or another Yorkie in one's life can heal us in time, and I'm sure you are experiencing that now.

By the way how are you and Charlie doing, how is he coming along as I believe you said he had some health issues, I pray your both doing well, bonding, and healing, a bright light of joy, happiness fill your hearts, you both deserve to be loved, cared for.

May I thank you again for your kind support, being so encouraging for me. I appreciate it Deborah.

By the way if you feel more comfortable, would like to use my true name Ralph, your welcome to, no way I can hide it after all the year's it's been with me please feel free to use it.

Thank you very much for your kindness Deborah.

Papi