[schatzie]

I don't want this to be a "sad, heart breaking" thread. I just know, that during my time loving Half-Pint (Yorkie) or Hailey (Brussel's Griffon) I was not aware of or involved with Yorkie Talk.

I just thought it would be nice to take a moment to "reflect" on those we were blessed enough to cherish before and continue our love for. It doesn't have to be a Yorkie, just a pet that stays within your heart for memories to forever remain.

I guess I kinda feel that I had missed out on telling you all about Half-Pint my little angel Yorkie etc. And other's might have too, not sure.

I feel fortunate to feel peace now when I think of Half-Pint and Hailey too, and it was a long road to get to this feeling. I know there are other members here who are struggling with their loss over their Yorkie's or even other beloved pets. I think nothing heals the pain even more than sharing pictures and thoughts with other's.


Ok, mine are as follows. I do not yet know how to give title's or stories next to the picture so i have to do it this way...

The first one is of Half-Pint. She was/is my dream Yorkie. She is what made my heart fall in love with the Yorkie breed. She gave me so much in the week that I had her to last me a lifetime. She is truly an angel sent from above to teach me so many things. She was so beautiful and words can never express how much I will always miss her. She was from a breeder who
I have become dear friends with and both of us love her.


The next few are of Half-Pint....Then there is little Hailey. We called her Hailey Bug. She is our first "purchased over the internet, never seen before or knew personally the breeder"..She was from TX. I don't personally care for her breeder but I look at it as a positive experience because it taught me a lot about breeders, contracts, trust, etc. Hailey after spending many thousands of dollars for came down with hip displaysia at 5 months. Her surgery was to be almost $8,000 and with a guarantee that she still would never be right. I just did not find it worthy of keeping her, so we returned her to the breeder in TX. Also, the picture of Hailey we received over the internet was not the same dog that came off the plane the day i first laid eyes on. It was Hailey. I never said a word. I took in this little sweet pup and gave her all the love I could until all the problems with her overcame emotions and I had to do what I felt was right and that was to return her.

But with all this said. I know there are many of us who never ever want to "let go" or even have the ability to do so of our such loved pets. Looking at their pictures and remembering them brings us yes pain, but such joy, warmth, and joy. I never regret having Half-Pint and Hailey for such a short time for they both have given me personally a lifetime of love and cherished memories. Though on paper they both have cost me over $5,000 they both gave me a million's worth of something priceless.

I know there are many posts of member's who are given their Yorkie's for such a little time. And the stress of dealing with the breeder, contracts, stress of vet bills and not to mention mental pain can be over whelming. I have learned that I had to sit back and take a moment to realize maybe their was a gift in itself as to why I had my little girls for such a short amount of time. I can now smile now to realize I was given something so great that no amount of money could ever buy. I truly feel blessed!