Our rescue died today.......... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

andibaby · 08-05-2008, 05:45 PM

Carly and Abbey came to us (my mom and I) to be fostered due to the owners not wanting them anymore. They were 12 and 13 years old and Carly had been on seizure meds for 9 years. They had been together always. My mom and I are nurses and we nursed this poor baby all we possibly could. The vet said with the stress of the move she just couldn't handle all of the change. We syringed her fluids and watered down food (baby food) and karo water. She just couldn't do it anymore and died peacefully in her sleep.
Needless to say-we are heartbroken at the least-but very upset that they were given up when they needed their owners the most.
I LOVE being a part of a rescue organization-but at the same time it can be pretty heartwrenching.
Just want everyone to hug their babies and promise to be there for them ALWAYS!! And love a rescue, any rescue-they work so hard-yet sometimes the work takes its toll emotionally.

Thanks for listening!!

GeorgiaGrits · 08-05-2008, 05:48 PM

I admire you for being involved in the rescue mission. I am sad to hear of your loss and will be thinking of you. Hugs.

mistyblue · 08-05-2008, 05:52 PM

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you for doing what you do, for yorkies and for people.

Reese1 · 08-05-2008, 05:53 PM

Oh I am so sorry! I have the utmost respect for what you do! We have adopted two of our babies that were in need and that was a great feeling, but I really admire the work that rescue groups do!
I'm sure it's very happy and fulfilling, but like you said heartwrenching at times too!
Prayers to all!

Tae1107 · 08-05-2008, 05:53 PM

So sorry for your loss.... how sad.... and I know how rewarding rescue can be but also how draining and emotional...

I also do rescue....and will certainly give my adopted pups hugs tonight.... and special ones to my current foster....

BlondeYorkieMom · 08-05-2008, 05:54 PM

I am very sorry for your loss. I agree that it is very sad when older dogs are given up by their owners. I have so much respect for you and your mother for helping these animals. It must be very difficult and heartbreaking, but you gave her love in the last days of her life, and that is priceless.
I know it hurts, but you are doing so much good by helping these animals!

Jeri Cunningham · 08-05-2008, 05:54 PM

What you did was so awesome if only more people had the heart you have. You are very special to have made that babies last days on earth special. I can't imagine what would have happen if you had not been there for them both.

mizzwanned · 08-05-2008, 05:56 PM

I'm so sorry

You did everything right and God bless you for taking them in

Diego · 08-05-2008, 06:00 PM

I am so sorry for your loss .

peanut · 08-05-2008, 06:04 PM

I am so sorry for your loss,

I wanted to tell you I admire and think you and your mom are the greatest people in the world. You are little angels here on earth for the furbabies, God bless you for all you have done, it has to be one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs..Thank you!

izzierj · 08-05-2008, 06:05 PM

A gentle hand can comfort even a stranger ! Yours was so much more special....

andibaby · 08-05-2008, 06:06 PM

Ok-now i am crying again

! Thanks for the support! My okyr family has been very supportive as well. Everyone is just bummed. There for a day or two we thought she may pull through this. But God had other plans for her. Her "sister" Abbey is doing well actually. Just very "on" my mom, which is expected.

Rudys Mom · 08-05-2008, 06:06 PM

I'm sorry to hear that.

You did everything you possibly could for her. What a true blessing you are to those dogs in need.

How is Abbey taking the loss of Carly? That must be so sad to see also.

andibaby · 08-05-2008, 06:18 PM

She is the darker one on the right-Abbey is on the left.

Betty'sMom · 08-05-2008, 06:23 PM

That is so sad. I admire you for the work that you do. It takes a special person to be able to do it. My heart would be broken every day. Hugs to you for trying so hard with Carly.

08-05-2008, 05:45 PM	#1
andibaby Owned By Ace and Lizzie Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,028	Our rescue died today.......... Carly and Abbey came to us (my mom and I) to be fostered due to the owners not wanting them anymore. They were 12 and 13 years old and Carly had been on seizure meds for 9 years. They had been together always. My mom and I are nurses and we nursed this poor baby all we possibly could. The vet said with the stress of the move she just couldn't handle all of the change. We syringed her fluids and watered down food (baby food) and karo water. She just couldn't do it anymore and died peacefully in her sleep. Needless to say-we are heartbroken at the least-but very upset that they were given up when they needed their owners the most. I LOVE being a part of a rescue organization-but at the same time it can be pretty heartwrenching. Just want everyone to hug their babies and promise to be there for them ALWAYS!! And love a rescue, any rescue-they work so hard-yet sometimes the work takes its toll emotionally. Thanks for listening!! __________________ Andrea-Momma to Ace Lizzie and baby Sid

08-05-2008, 05:48 PM	#2
GeorgiaGrits Elvis+Honey=My Heart Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Georgia Posts: 746	I admire you for being involved in the rescue mission. I am sad to hear of your loss and will be thinking of you. Hugs. __________________ *Honey Willow, Pure and Sweet as Nectar* *Elvis Kisses Lift Me Higher & He Lights My Morning Sky* *Del Mom to Elvis and Honey Willow*

08-05-2008, 05:52 PM	#3
mistyblue Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 206 Blog Entries: 2	I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you for doing what you do, for yorkies and for people. __________________ MistyBlue

08-05-2008, 05:53 PM	#4
Reese1 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,304	Oh I am so sorry! I have the utmost respect for what you do! We have adopted two of our babies that were in need and that was a great feeling, but I really admire the work that rescue groups do! I'm sure it's very happy and fulfilling, but like you said heartwrenching at times too! Prayers to all! __________________ Crosley Wrigley Camden

08-05-2008, 05:53 PM	#5
Tae1107 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,252	So sorry for your loss.... how sad.... and I know how rewarding rescue can be but also how draining and emotional... I also do rescue....and will certainly give my adopted pups hugs tonight.... and special ones to my current foster.... __________________ Kerrianne

08-05-2008, 05:54 PM	#6
BlondeYorkieMom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 213	I am very sorry for your loss. I agree that it is very sad when older dogs are given up by their owners. I have so much respect for you and your mother for helping these animals. It must be very difficult and heartbreaking, but you gave her love in the last days of her life, and that is priceless. I know it hurts, but you are doing so much good by helping these animals!

08-05-2008, 05:54 PM	#7
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	What you did was so awesome if only more people had the heart you have. You are very special to have made that babies last days on earth special. I can't imagine what would have happen if you had not been there for them both. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

08-05-2008, 05:56 PM	#8
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	I'm so sorry You did everything right and God bless you for taking them in __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

08-05-2008, 06:00 PM	#9
Diego Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,617	I am so sorry for your loss .

08-05-2008, 06:04 PM	#10
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,895	I am so sorry for your loss, I wanted to tell you I admire and think you and your mom are the greatest people in the world. You are little angels here on earth for the furbabies, God bless you for all you have done, it has to be one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs..Thank you! __________________ KIM

08-05-2008, 06:05 PM	#11
izzierj YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 710	A gentle hand can comfort even a stranger ! Yours was so much more special.... __________________ Michelle ~ and the girls ~ Harlee and Izzie ~ and our boy ~ Cole

08-05-2008, 06:06 PM	#12
andibaby Owned By Ace and Lizzie Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,028	Ok-now i am crying again ! Thanks for the support! My okyr family has been very supportive as well. Everyone is just bummed. There for a day or two we thought she may pull through this. But God had other plans for her. Her "sister" Abbey is doing well actually. Just very "on" my mom, which is expected. __________________ Andrea-Momma to Ace Lizzie and baby Sid

08-05-2008, 06:06 PM	#13
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 4,327	I'm sorry to hear that. You did everything you possibly could for her. What a true blessing you are to those dogs in need. How is Abbey taking the loss of Carly? That must be so sad to see also. __________________ Rudy, Zoey & Buster's mom (Dawn) Rest In Peace my precious Gracie girl & Lucky buddie Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315

08-05-2008, 06:18 PM	#14
andibaby Owned By Ace and Lizzie Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,028	She is the darker one on the right-Abbey is on the left. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Andrea-Momma to Ace Lizzie and baby Sid

08-05-2008, 06:23 PM	#15
Betty'sMom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,234	That is so sad. I admire you for the work that you do. It takes a special person to be able to do it. My heart would be broken every day. Hugs to you for trying so hard with Carly. __________________ Jeanne: Mom to Betty & Juju Bean