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Originally Posted by Allan

Hi everyone. It always makes me feel a little better reading posts in the chain about Zack. It makes me feel like he has not been forgotten by anyone. My main reason for posting updates is to help me when I am sad and to update everyone who was so supportive of me back in May when I needed all of the help I could get to deal with Zack's death. But, that being said, it makes me so happy knowing that people who never even met Zack still remember him fondly. And, if his story leads others to be more careful with their Yorkies (especially re fencing in a balcony), then that is even better. Sometimes I am amazed how people treat their small dogs. I was at a dog run a few weeks back with Yoyo and there was a really cute Yorkie there. (She actually looked a lot like Zack!) Yoyo LOVES to play with other dogs, especially smaller breeds. Her favorite seems to be pugs. Anyway, Yoyo was getting a little rough with the Yorkie. Not in a mean way, but in a playful way. However, the Yorkie was so small that I felt that I had to watch both of them like a hawk to make sure Yoyo didn't hurt the Yorkie unintentionally. Yet, the Yorkie owner was barely paying attention. I spoke to the owner and told her about Zack (and showed her the picture I always post of him) and how you have to be so careful with these little sweet dogs. I dont think she got the message. Anyway, please please please treat your little Yorkies with the care and attention they need and deserve. They are small, but think they are big!, so be overprotective of them.

Anyway, quick Yoyo update. She was spayed tow days ago and I stayed home with her yesterday. She was pretty bad all day - very lethargic, just lay on the couch sleeping most of the day; wouldn't really eat; she had stomach problems, etc.. But by bedtime, she seemed to be doing better. This morning though, she seemed much much better. My wife, though, is staying home with her just in case.

Thanks again (as always) for listening.

-Allan

Allan.....
This is the only thread that I continue to have updates on periodically.....we moved into an apt. 2 months ago above our business office...we have a small balcony with a fence that is 4 1/2 feet tall and everytime I go out with the boys, I think about Zackie and the dangers of what can happen....This is one of the saddest heartbreaking stories, but I want you to know that by sharing and cont. to share with us here, it keeps it at the front of my (and many of us) memories and makes me that much more cautious!!!! I am so happy you found another baby to love and I know Zackie will never ever be replaced...he was a doll, you and your wife will cont. to be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank-you for posting!