I'm very sorry this happened to your little baby. Our vet surgeon said Ace consumed a huge hairball all at once. My husband and I thought maybe he had been eating hair a little bit each time but our vet said it was all at once. This is what has my husband and I so confused, becasue we have no idea where he would've gotten a hairball that size. Did your little one eat the hair at once or was it something consumed gradually? I guess I have to trust in the surgeon becasue he specializes in small animal surgery and was one of the best. I know it something husband and I will never know 100 percent, and I think that is one of the toughest things.
Yeah, the not knowing will eat you up if you dwell on it too long. We just have to accept that our babies are gone, and carry on, hard as it is. I think Starr was gradually eating hair, but I never saw her do it. I am a neat-freak of sorts and I don't know where she would have found a hairball
My husband and I are getting a new puppy on 8/20/12. I think the only was I can try to get through this is by bringing some yorkie love into our life.
I'm the kind of person that needs to look after a loving little pup because the love they give back is unconditional, as we all know
I tend to be a little insecure at times with everybody, except yorkie babies. They make me feel loved and safe, there is just something about these guys that is so special, I know I always need them in my life.
I know nobody will ever replace Ace, and that's not what I'm looking for. Ace will always be my first baby and my pride and joy. I will always keep his memory alive.
I am so glad for you that you will have a new baby to love
Of course Ace cannot be replaced, not ever! But while he holds a piece of your hearts forever, there is always room for another. They each are special in their own ways and they will all hold their own little pieces of our hearts!
We actually had been looking at different yorkies the past couple days, however none seemed to workout. Then, we stopped by a breeder to look at a little male yorkie. He's only 7 weeks old so he's still a baby, so cute. We weren't allowed to get Ace until 6 months because he had hypoglacemia, so seeing a little yorkie this young is very different. Husband and I thought he of course was adorable. But, the deciding factor was when we were on the back porch and my husband went inside to talk to the breeder. It was a beautiful sunny evening and I though of Ace, while I was holding the pup in my lap and hands. I breathed in feeling the need to explain about Ace and he just looked up at me. And I said, "I don't need to say anything, you already know." Then he rested his little head on my arm, and I knew he was the one. So to make a long story kinda short, we are getting him. Is it weird to feel like maybe Ace picked this little guy for us?
That just gave me goosebumps! Ace definitely had a hand in guiding you to just the right pup!
We have about a month to get to get everything puppy ready and finalize our Ace memorial. His memorial is in the living room, his favorite place. We are going to a candlelight memorial, on Aug 9, at a place called Animal Friends. It's a celebration of our fallen pets, in our case, baby because he wasn't a pet. The purpose is to celebrate thier life, talk about your favorite memories, and what make you smile thinking of them. Then we pass around pictures. Husband and I are working on a piece we have to read at the celebration about Ace. Everyone has to write something on what did your pet bring to your life. I have to honor Ace that way. Like I said before, Ace was my life. I'm trying to get through this but it is the hardest thing I've ever done. The waves of sadness, anger, loneliness, and disbelief wash over me. But, I have no other choice but to go on. That all sounds so wonderful and healing!
I'm glad that you have this group for you all to support each other. A lot of times I was told that Starr was "just a dog", and it's nice when you find folks that understand how stupid that statement is! They are our children with fur that walk on all fours
Our little angels in heaven know each other now, and I know my Ace is causing all kinds of mischief. He was such a young soul. Ace is an eternal flame burning ever so brightly.
Thank you for understanding and all your kind words!