I am so, so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you found us because there are a lot of people on here that have experienced losing one of these precious ones. Including me. I lost my first yorkie when she was 10 yos. The anniversary of her death is coming up--3/17. It is a very painful thing to bare. I remember feeling like I was suffocating in the days that followed her death. I just didn't think I could get through it. She was my first "child" I struggled with infertility for 9 years and she literally was my child. She got me through some very dark days. It was a few years before I decided to get another yorkie and now I have two. I am so glad that I did! My main reason for not doing it sooner was fear of having to do this all over again someday. It still scares me but the joy that my 2 bring me everyday is so worth the heart break that I know will come one day.
Take time. You will know when and if the time comes to get another. Only you can know for yourself. It might be right away for you or it might be a while, but you will know. Believe it or not, some day you will feel joy when you think of your beloved Smokey again. I know it doesn't seem possible now but it will happen...some day. Don't let guilt consume you. He knew you loved him. He knew you were there. They give unconditional love--feel it now.
Welcome to YT.
__________________ Jamie, Mom to Mayzie and Mozes |