Hello Everyone,
Words cannot express how much I appreciate all of your support and kindness to me yesterday. I came to the forum for a purpose and that purpose was fulfilled beyond my wildest expectations.
I will continue to hang around this site because of the knowledgeable caring people here.
I will pour over the informative parts of the site. Read some of the past topics and start to get involved in this wonderful community.
About 12 years ago I saw my first Yorkie. It was love at first sight. I bugged my hubby relentlessly and we finally got Tiki in 2001 when we still lived in Canada. He came from Tiny Treasures up in Prince George, BC.
Tiki was the most incredible dog I have ever had. Gorgeous, smart, stubborn, playful and loyal. He had a silent whine that only I could hear and that he drove me crazy with. I miss that now... Tiki knew what he wanted and knew just how to get it. He lived an amazing life first in Victoria and then after we sold everything, bought a mortorhome and went travelling, of course we brought him along. He travelled all over Mexico for a total of 17 months. Then lived in Belize for 14 months while we got our residency. Then lived on Caye Caulker Island, here in Belize, for about 4 years now...
He loved his toys and to fetch. He loved mealtimes and snacks, he loved to follow me 'everywhere', he loved to lie in the sunshine, even here in Belize.
He hated being left behind. He hated to be confined as a puppy. He would go nuts when anyone came to the door, and immediately make friends with them and insist on playing with his toys, had them trained to play fetch with them in minutes.
We talked, he sang, he knew all the standard tricks and a few others... He howled when he was so happy he could burst. Like one time we were walking along the beach, Barry and I and sweet Tiki, he was running along in and out of the shallow waves, (This was in Punta Perula, Mexico) and up the beach to these little sand dunes of about a foot high. All of the sudden he just stopped, sat there panting, threw his head back and howled. He was just so happy to be out, free and with his Mom & Dad.
I love Tiki beyond words, I have laid him to rest, I miss him terribly. But through the pain, I can see how it was his time, I can see he did not blame me, I can see that my sweet boy will live forever in my heart.
I have another Yorkie named Sadi, she is 4 and only 3.5 lbs. She is quiet, shy, needy and ever so cuddly. She is my baby girl and just exactly what my heart needs right now. Sadi also is like no other dog I have ever had, but for completely special and different reasons than Tiki.
I will have a Yorkie in my life for the rest of my life. I am completely hooked.
Tiki and I want to thank you for all of your support and kindness, it is forever grateful.
Warm warm tropical regards to each of you and Happy Holidays.
If there is anyone I did not respond to I apologize, it has been a trying time.
Big hugs,
Cindy & Tiki
