[Doodlebug]

Dear Linda, I am so sorry that you are going through this. It is so hard, I know. I lost my little Heart Daisy this past October to cancer, then my sweet little Teddy Bear suddenly passed away in February of kidney failure, then in March my twin brother passed away from cancer. It was so hard losing all three of them in just 5 months time. I didn't think I would make it through. I really expected to have both of my pups for 17 years or more and they both passed away unexpectedly just after they turned 12 years old. Not nearly enough time. I have to constantly remind myself and my husband that God only loans them to us for a very short time, and then He calls our dear little ones back to be with Him until we can join them again.

I didn't think I could ever have another dog after loving my babies so much. But suddenly after 4 months of losing them, I couldn't handle the pain of no little paws in the house any more. I started going to shelters to see if any of the doggies would be a match for me. In June I found two little 8 month old bonded yorkie/maltese mixes. I knew when I first laid eyes on their pictures online that they were my perfect match. I went to see them already knowing that they were mine. They are now at home here with us and they are slowly progressing into being normal doggies that aren't afraid of everything.

I still think of Daisy and Teddy Bear constantly with a heavy heart. I will never be over the loss, ever. I still cry a lot. But I have a new mission in life now, and that is to heal two broken little puppies hearts. They are certainly helping to heal mine. I had forgotten how challenging it is to have puppies, but the rewards I am receiving daily watching them learn to be loved and learning simple things like playing, make it all worth while. I love them so much.

You sound like a great yorkie parent and you don't want your babies to suffer. I can relate to that. Please remember all the good times and the joy your babies brought to you when it is time to let them be free from pain and sickness. It is the best thing you can do to show them the love you have for them. I always believed that animals know when their time is near and they accept it very well. Much better than we do.

God bless you and I pray that you will find strength. Hugs,
Jean