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Cindyloohoo · 06-26-2009, 02:57 PM

Wow, so sorry. Don't be too hard on yourself. I have a pool and my Coco is 5 lbs. She was outside on our patio. I always watch her. I have a friend who has a Yorkie/ Maltese. She told me Coco would not go near the pool, her doesn't. Anyway, I walked a few feet to empty my dryer and when i returned( 3min max) Coco was at the door drenched. I freaked out. Thankfully, she managed to get out. I think she fell in by the stairs and found her way out. I was LUCKY, but I felt like a terrible mother for it happening. She now has a life vest. I think I would tell your sister. I know it will ruin her time, but I think I would want to know. For most of us our pets our additional children or our only children. You wouldn' t want someone to wait till you came home to tell you your child drowned, so I would think most people would feel the same way about their furbaby. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this tough time.

John Stelting · 06-26-2009, 03:02 PM

Would you leave a small child outside by him/herself near a pool?

Accidents such as this should never happen.........

Yorkies lungs are smaller than any childs, even a new borns...... They can fill up with water in a matter of seconds......

manolos mom · 06-26-2009, 03:02 PM

Please dont feel bad. Its not your fault. I hope everything goes ok with your sis. Im very sorry.

jfalz73 · 06-26-2009, 03:21 PM

So very sorry that this horrible accident happened.....it is very sad...

LilMissy · 06-26-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Stelting

Would you leave a small child outside by him/herself near a pool?

Accidents such as this should never happen.........

Yorkies lungs are smaller than any childs, even a new borns...... They can fill up with water in a matter of seconds......

This woman is obviously a caring person, she was taking care of her sisters Yorkie for her as a favour. This was a tragic accident and I'm sure that she feels terrible about what happened. She doesn't need a finger wagging from anyone here.

(((hugs))) for the OP. I hope that you and your sister can support each other during such a sad time.

cj125 · 06-26-2009, 03:44 PM

I'm so sorry this happened. It was an accident. Please call your sister - she needs to know. Prayers to you....

Doodlebug · 06-26-2009, 04:09 PM

I am really sorry this happened. If it were me I would want to know as soon as possible. I'm sure she will be upset but I think she should be told right away.

Chili Dawg · 06-26-2009, 04:21 PM

Don't dogs swim naturally?

KimberlySRN · 06-26-2009, 04:50 PM

I am so sorry. I understand you wanting to wait to tell her so she can enjoy her holiday but if it was me I would want to know now. Plus you need to get this off your chest. Accidents happen and this was not your fault.

KimberlySRN · 06-26-2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LilMissy

This woman is obviously a caring person, she was taking care of her sisters Yorkie for her as a favour. This was a tragic accident and I'm sure that she feels terrible about what happened. She doesn't need a finger wagging from anyone here.

(((hugs))) for the OP. I hope that you and your sister can support each other during such a sad time.

I agree. If your intention was not to bash then don't. Just because you say I'm not trying to be mean and then you are doesn't make it any better. This poor women is going through a lot and needs our support.

KimberlySRN · 06-26-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chili Dawg

Don't dogs swim naturally?

I think when a dog gets in the water they automatically start kicking but sometimes that isn't enough...they can get turned around and confused or maybe are unable to get out of the water or even get tired and give up. I have seen some dogs sink! Many people on YT use life jackets.

scentlady · 06-26-2009, 05:11 PM

Kathy, tell your sister straight away. I was watching my mother-in-law's beloved poodle. she was sleeping on the couch in our bedroom, my 25 yr daughter and I were up and about starting our day. We heard ginger let out a loud yelp. by the time we both reached my bedroom and the couch she was laying on she was dead!
SHE WAS JUST SLEEPING!!!!
Did I feel terrible? OF COURSE! Was I at fault? no how could I be. She happened to have a heart attack and died. IT was instant.
I called my mother in law later that day after we got the dog to the vet. and got things settled at home. She took it very hard. ( who wouldn't) but it was best to let her know the day it happened. She was able to prepare herself emotionally to return home to no dog.
Give your sister that opportunity as well. she needs that time.
Maybe you can offer to buy her another yorkie and the 2 of you can pick it out together.
Things happen for a reason. Allow this to bring you even closer with your sister.

I am so sorry you are going through this. My prayers go out to you and your sis.

BLessings>>> and may the little furbaby R.I.P.

Gennies · 06-26-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scentlady

Kathy, tell your sister straight away. I was watching my mother-in-law's beloved poodle. she was sleeping on the couch in our bedroom, my 25 yr daughter and I were up and about starting our day. We heard ginger let out a loud yelp. by the time we both reached my bedroom and the couch she was laying on she was dead!
SHE WAS JUST SLEEPING!!!!
Did I feel terrible? OF COURSE! Was I at fault? no how could I be. She happened to have a heart attack and died. IT was instant.
I called my mother in law later that day after we got the dog to the vet. and got things settled at home. She took it very hard. ( who wouldn't) but it was best to let her know the day it happened. She was able to prepare herself emotionally to return home to no dog.
Give your sister that opportunity as well. she needs that time.
Maybe you can offer to buy her another yorkie and the 2 of you can pick it out together.
Things happen for a reason. Allow this to bring you even closer with your sister.

I am so sorry you are going through this. My prayers go out to you and your sis.

BLessings>>> and may the little furbaby R.I.P.

I agree! When I was on vacation last week I called home to check on them every day and we were all excited to be returning home to them. If something had happened I would have wanted to know right away.

I'm so sorry that this happened to your family. ((((((Hugs))))))) prayers and warm thoughts to you all!

mxkids · 06-26-2009, 06:42 PM

I just wanted to tell you, I am so sorry you are going through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

nneessaa · 06-26-2009, 06:42 PM

Oh no, that is so sad

. Hope you told her and things went ok. I don't even want to go on vacation without my Scruffs. I don't think I could leave him with anyone since no one will give him the kind of care I do. I do pet sitting which is kind of ironic.. Although I know there is no one out there that takes better care of the pups than me. I fall in love with every dog I pet sit and I want to keep it. Every time.

06-26-2009, 03:02 PM	#17
John Stelting YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: colorado springs, co, usa Posts: 380	Not to bash you but Would you leave a small child outside by him/herself near a pool? Accidents such as this should never happen......... Yorkies lungs are smaller than any childs, even a new borns...... They can fill up with water in a matter of seconds......

06-26-2009, 03:02 PM	#18
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Please dont feel bad. Its not your fault. I hope everything goes ok with your sis. Im very sorry. __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/

06-26-2009, 03:21 PM	#19
jfalz73 Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC Posts: 5,001	So very sorry that this horrible accident happened.....it is very sad... __________________ My little dog-a heartbeat at my feet. -Edith Wharton jeanne BrooklynBenjamin

06-26-2009, 03:44 PM	#21
cj125 Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,403	I'm so sorry this happened. It was an accident. Please call your sister - she needs to know. Prayers to you.... __________________ *Connie* Mia Max Moe

06-26-2009, 04:09 PM	#22
Doodlebug ♥Love My Puppies!♥ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 5,786	I am really sorry this happened. If it were me I would want to know as soon as possible. I'm sure she will be upset but I think she should be told right away. __________________ RIP My Sweet Darling Angel Daisy 08/09/03 - 10/02/15, RIP My Sweet Baby Boy Teddy Bear 02/01/04 - 02/11/16 Photos HERE

06-26-2009, 02:57 PM	#16
Cindyloohoo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Palm Coast ,FL United States Posts: 122	Wow, so sorry. Don't be too hard on yourself. I have a pool and my Coco is 5 lbs. She was outside on our patio. I always watch her. I have a friend who has a Yorkie/ Maltese. She told me Coco would not go near the pool, her doesn't. Anyway, I walked a few feet to empty my dryer and when i returned( 3min max) Coco was at the door drenched. I freaked out. Thankfully, she managed to get out. I think she fell in by the stairs and found her way out. I was LUCKY, but I felt like a terrible mother for it happening. She now has a life vest. I think I would tell your sister. I know it will ruin her time, but I think I would want to know. For most of us our pets our additional children or our only children. You wouldn' t want someone to wait till you came home to tell you your child drowned, so I would think most people would feel the same way about their furbaby. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this tough time.

06-26-2009, 04:21 PM	#23
Chili Dawg Currently Suspended! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose, CA USA Posts: 115	Don't dogs swim naturally?

06-26-2009, 04:50 PM	#24
KimberlySRN Twins=double the fun! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,981	I am so sorry. I understand you wanting to wait to tell her so she can enjoy her holiday but if it was me I would want to know now. Plus you need to get this off your chest. Accidents happen and this was not your fault. __________________ Kim Anakin Bella

06-26-2009, 05:11 PM	#27
scentlady Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: santa maria, ca usa Posts: 474	Kathy, tell your sister straight away. I was watching my mother-in-law's beloved poodle. she was sleeping on the couch in our bedroom, my 25 yr daughter and I were up and about starting our day. We heard ginger let out a loud yelp. by the time we both reached my bedroom and the couch she was laying on she was dead! SHE WAS JUST SLEEPING!!!! Did I feel terrible? OF COURSE! Was I at fault? no how could I be. She happened to have a heart attack and died. IT was instant. I called my mother in law later that day after we got the dog to the vet. and got things settled at home. She took it very hard. ( who wouldn't) but it was best to let her know the day it happened. She was able to prepare herself emotionally to return home to no dog. Give your sister that opportunity as well. she needs that time. Maybe you can offer to buy her another yorkie and the 2 of you can pick it out together. Things happen for a reason. Allow this to bring you even closer with your sister. I am so sorry you are going through this. My prayers go out to you and your sis. BLessings>>> and may the little furbaby R.I.P.

06-26-2009, 06:42 PM	#29
mxkids Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: idaho Posts: 171	I just wanted to tell you, I am so sorry you are going through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. __________________ TuckerCooperTassie

06-26-2009, 06:42 PM	#30
nneessaa YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cupertino, CA, USA Posts: 516	Oh no, that is so sad . Hope you told her and things went ok. I don't even want to go on vacation without my Scruffs. I don't think I could leave him with anyone since no one will give him the kind of care I do. I do pet sitting which is kind of ironic.. Although I know there is no one out there that takes better care of the pups than me. I fall in love with every dog I pet sit and I want to keep it. Every time. __________________ Vanessa & Scruffs (2 year old Yorkie) RIP My Little Neu (16 year old Cocker Spaniel)