Your post just brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
A few months ago I didn't know I was capable of going through so much and coming out okay. I never would have guessed that anything like this would happen to me. But I am sure that anyone of of you guys who love your yorkies so much would do just the same thing. It was a struggle especially at the start but I am so grateful that Layla is alive and happy and not in pain.
All I want is for people to know that dogs can live with this condition and still live their lives to the fullest potential. Just because a dog can't walk, it doesn't have to be put down. Dogs don't care if they walk, drag, or roll on wheels. Layla can't control her pee or poop but really, peeing and pooping isn't a dog's whole life! A few minutes out of my day to do that for her is nothing, and honestly it's more convenient than a dog going all over the house or sniffing forever outside before they go
I know when she goes to the bathroom, and without a doubt, that she won't make a mess until I express her again!
There are so many people willing and capable to take care of these dogs, so if an owner doesn't want to take the time to help, why not give them up to someone who will? It's not worth a dog's life. If they're not in pain, they're happy just as they are. Layla lays on her back in my arms and snores with her tongue sticking out, and I could not live without that. She runs after her toys and barks at the neighborhood kids, and every morning she wakes up and gives me kisses. She is HAPPY.
I think that Layla and I ended up together for a reason. I can't stand to think that if she went to some other family, maybe she wouldn't be alive right now. She is the perfect advocate for animals with this disease! I am happy to know that when Scott and I have children, they will grow up knowing that any animal or person with a disability is just the same as anyone else.