I am so sorry that you have lost both of your babies. I know you are broken hearted, and I empathize with you. I can tell how much you love London and how eager you were to give her the care that she needed. The combination of her being too young and also too tiny made caring for her highly risky, even for someone who is experienced with Yorkies. We keep reading about things happening to these tiny Yorkies, and it is so difficult for us to read of people being torn apart when they lose their babies. We also find it very hard to bear when these precious, innocent babies die too soon. Reading about disreputable and unscrupulous breeders brings us to the boiling point. You have my deepest sympathies for your tragic loss. I don't think people here are looking to point blame, but it is so heartbreaking to read all of this, and they want to educate others so that they won't have to suffer like you and another baby might be saved. I think you would still love a Yorkie. If you want one that is very small, you can wait to get one that is older. My tiny Gracie was given to me by her breeder when she was 6.5 months old. She was two pounds at that point, and although she required a lot of special care her entire life, I didn't have to worry about keeping her alive when she was dangerously tiny. Gracie had someone home with her most of the time, and she also had two other Yorkie sisters who were within the breed standard for size. Standard size Yorkies are also very small and so wonderful, too. I hope you are able to find a Yorkie from a reputable breeder and that your baby makes you very happy. There are so many wonderful people in this community, and we want to be able to help others with their babies. We are very passionate about this breed and the welfare of animals, so sometimes things come across strong. With that said, I am moved to tears on a daily basis by the kindness of others here, and I am truly grateful for this site and for the caring, charitable people that I have "met" here. |