Very sad and need moral support

[joesmom]

I am so sorry for loss, I know how hard it is to loose your baby and no one understands your pain. I found so much support here on YT and so will you.

You little Winston is at Rainbow Bridge waiting for you.

[lmperez]

Originally Posted by livingdustmops

It is so hard and it hurts...they love us for us...


Once you start feeling better and can deal with it you might want to start reading about how we are over vaccinating our animals. I believe this is what is causing the cancers.

Oh I agree 100% with Dr Dodds and the fact of over vaccinations. I am very careful about this. Winston was not over vaccinated but I can't say much for food. Being 14 yrs old I am sure early on the food he was getting was better than some but not as good at it is now. Over the past few years I have done research and realized the difference in the quality of food. I do feed a grain free food and suppliment with raw. I have and continue to research raw as a viable option.I have also home cooked. I now onle use green products for cleaning and I use as many natural products as possible for flea control, pest control etc. I am trying to get as natural as possible to prevent my little girls from any type of problems in the future. ANy ideas or suggestions are welcomed.

[lmperez]

Originally Posted by ParrotLady

Check the food you feed them too. For both humans and pets, it is far less expensive to feed organic than the doctor bills and pain we go through because of "saving money."

What do you feed?

[lmperez]

I don't know if any of you believe in the work of animal communicators but I have had a couple of experiences with a couple and they told me things that nobody knew about my babies except me and my babies. Any ways, when I had to put my whippet down a couple of years ago I talked to a communicator and she told me he was happy and running. He had 2 types of cancer and it progressed into his bones of his hind leg. When he talked to her he told her to let me know he was very greatful to me for puttting him out of pain. He said I did the right thing and he was not angry with me. I remember feeling overwhelmed with emotion. Happy that he was happy, sad because I still miss him and relieved that he had forgiven me. Animal communicators can offer some form of comfort.

[MauiGirl]

I am so sorry for your loss, and may Winston now rest in peace after giving you 14 years of companionship.

[AbbysMom08]

I am so very sorry for your loss.
My heart breaks for you.
I will keep you in my prayers.

[sqbear42]

Sorry to hear of the loss of your baby.

[wemple2]

Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences. I too have a Winston and know how much you loved and will miss yours. Rely on your precious memories to get you through these rough days ahead, I know they will come with tears but eventually the tears will turn into smiles as you remember him. I treasure every moment I have with my Winston as I am sure you treasured those moments with yours. Remember him fondly, and try to smile through the tears. I understand. Rest in peaceful sleep little man...rest in peace.

[lmperez]

Originally Posted by wemple2

Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences. I too have a Winston and know how much you loved and will miss yours. Rely on your precious memories to get you through these rough days ahead, I know they will come with tears but eventually the tears will turn into smiles as you remember him. I treasure every moment I have with my Winston as I am sure you treasured those moments with yours. Remember him fondly, and try to smile through the tears. I understand. Rest in peaceful sleep little man...rest in peace.

Thank you! As I mentioned in an earlier post my winston was not a typical yorkie. He was a little odd but we loved him and accepted him for who he was. It is really odd. I went from four yorkies at the beginning of Oct to two yorkies as of today. I placed one of my boys that I rescued who was very unhappy here with competion from the other doggies and wanted to be a one and only. I was able to put my feelings aside and grant that for him. AS hard as that was it was again the right thing to do. I guess this is my month for doing the right thing.

Today started off a little better as I read all these wonderful and supportive posts, but this afternoon one of my miniature horses started to colic ( Very bad stomach ache that could be fatal depending on what is causing the ache) He had sugery to save his life in JUne for this very thing. I thought for sure I would loose him but as of now it passed and I am just watching him. It really hit me I gave up my one boy, lost my other boy and almost lost my horse. and to top the cherry on the cake my husband came home with a new diagnosis of diabetes. I am doing everything I can not to totally loose my mind.

[Gennies]

Oh Sweetie, I'm so sorry that life has chosen this path for you, but know that you are doing the right thing and that some things are just out of your control. Winston loves you and that will never change, you will see him again when you return home. It sounds like you did exactly the right thing by your other little man. You will help educate your DH on treating his diabetes I'm sure. My mother has MS and was placed on lots of meds for the pain, she put on weight and developed diabetes...she's really been watching her intake and going for little walks and she's lost 35 lbs in the last four months and the diabetes is much better. It's do'able and you will help him do it, I'm sure! I'm so sorry about your horse, I've never had the pleasure of sharing my life with a horse, so I can't offer much wisdom, but offer my support! (((((Hugs)))))

[lmperez]

Originally Posted by Gennies

Oh Sweetie, I'm so sorry that life has chosen this path for you, but know that you are doing the right thing and that some things are just out of your control. Winston loves you and that will never change, you will see him again when you return home. It sounds like you did exactly the right thing by your other little man. You will help educate your DH on treating his diabetes I'm sure. My mother has MS and was placed on lots of meds for the pain, she put on weight and developed diabetes...she's really been watching her intake and going for little walks and she's lost 35 lbs in the last four months and the diabetes is much better. It's do'able and you will help him do it, I'm sure! I'm so sorry about your horse, I've never had the pleasure of sharing my life with a horse, so I can't offer much wisdom, but offer my support! (((((Hugs)))))

I am sorry to hear about your mother but wow she sure is on the right track 35 lbs in four months, that is great. I hope my DH can do the same. I have to make sure he watches what he eats and changing the way I
shop will now be very different. Thnaks for the hugs and support. It can sometimes be really hard to talk to friends and family. They just don't seem to get it.

[SweetKiaraJ]

I am so so sorry for the loss of your little one. My heart goes out to you as you are going through a tough time right now. I know the feeling all too well of going from 4 dogs down to 2. I recently did the same thing and it has been very hard on me. This summer I let one of my more dominant dogs go to a senior home where I felt she would be calmer and more even tempered. She is extremely happy there and soooo spoiled. Her new owner keeps in touch with me and sends me pics and updates. I miss her and think about her all the time. She still feels like mine, yet, in my heart I knew I did what was best for her. A month after that, one of my other dogs fell ill and was gone within 36 hours. I was crushed.

I lost my sweet Rosie this past June. She was only 10.5 months old and it broke my heart. I have been grieving ever since. She barely had a chance to live. I won't go into details right now but she got very sick, very fast and unexpectedly and the vet suggested that we let her go..I never dreamed such a thing could happen. I thought for sure once I got her to the vet everything would be okay, she would be fine. Such was not the case.

These little dogs of ours have a huge impact on our lives and our hearts and losing them is like losing a best friend or a family member. I pray that your heart will heal quickly and that in time you may consider opening your heart up to another fuzzbutt. I have not been ready to add another dog to my family yet. I did however adopt a homeless kitten and she has helped me to heal and provided me comfort on the 'bad'days.

[Gennies]

I know what you mean on them not getting it. These little ones are our babies and a lose of one is very traumatic to deal with. People who don't let pets into their hearts like YTers do just don't understand. We're here for you!!!

Your DH can do it too....no snacking after 6pm, taking more walks, watching his food intake, cutting out caffeine and drinking more water are all what she's done. She went through a depression after the loss of her doggie. Phoebie was 14 mixed breed (we don't know what) but she was a wonderful dog...by my mother's side after losing her DH to cancer.

My toy poodle went to live with her after this and I think it's helped her get a new leash on life. Mischa (9yoa) wasn't happy w/Barley (1-2 yoa rescue) being too hyper for her so after months of her not adjusting I let Mom have her and it's helped her more than I ever thought it would. Plus, Mischa loves the attention she gets being the only dog. There's always a silver lining...we just have to find it. Your girls and DH are there for you, as well as your horse...love them as they love you.

[lmperez]

Originally Posted by SweetKiaraJ

I am so so sorry for the loss of your little one. My heart goes out to you as you are going through a tough time right now. I know the feeling all too well of going from 4 dogs down to 2. I recently did the same thing and it has been very hard on me. This summer I let one of my more dominant dogs go to a senior home where I felt she would be calmer and more even tempered. She is extremely happy there and soooo spoiled. Her new owner keeps in touch with me and sends me pics and updates. I miss her and think about her all the time. She still feels like mine, yet, in my heart I knew I did what was best for her. A month after that, one of my other dogs fell ill and was gone within 36 hours. I was crushed.

I lost my sweet Rosie this past June. She was only 10.5 months old and it broke my heart. I have been grieving ever since. She barely had a chance to live. I won't go into details right now but she got very sick, very fast and unexpectedly and the vet suggested that we let her go..I never dreamed such a thing could happen. I thought for sure once I got her to the vet everything would be okay, she would be fine. Such was not the case.

These little dogs of ours have a huge impact on our lives and our hearts and losing them is like losing a best friend or a family member. I pray that your heart will heal quickly and that in time you may consider opening your heart up to another fuzzbutt. I have not been ready to add another dog to my family yet. I did however adopt a homeless kitten and she has helped me to heal and provided me comfort on the 'bad'days.

Wow your story is very similar to mine. I also lost Winston so quickly due to lymphoma. It was sudden. There it was and he became so weak so fast. I am really sorry for your loss. Your baby was really young. I sometimes think it is harder when they are young because you weren't able to spend time with them. I am sorry that your time with her was cute so short. They truely do impact our life and it hurts so much when they have to go. Right now my daughters dog has 4 puppies ( unexpected adopted from animal shelter pregnant w/ no knowledge of preg) and everyone says I should keep one but I think I am going to concentrate on spending time with my two yorkie girls and just lavish them with attention. Now that I am getting a little better with posting pictures I am going to try a profile and post some pictures soon.

[lmperez]

Originally Posted by Gennies

I know what you mean on them not getting it. These little ones are our babies and a lose of one is very traumatic to deal with. People who don't let pets into their hearts like YTers do just don't understand. We're here for you!!!

Your DH can do it too....no snacking after 6pm, taking more walks, watching his food intake, cutting out caffeine and drinking more water are all what she's done. She went through a depression after the loss of her doggie. Phoebie was 14 mixed breed (we don't know what) but she was a wonderful dog...by my mother's side after losing her DH to cancer.

My toy poodle went to live with her after this and I think it's helped her get a new leash on life. Mischa (9yoa) wasn't happy w/Barley (1-2 yoa rescue) being too hyper for her so after months of her not adjusting I let Mom have her and it's helped her more than I ever thought it would. Plus, Mischa loves the attention she gets being the only dog. There's always a silver lining...we just have to find it. Your girls and DH are there for you, as well as your horse...love them as they love you.

Sounds like you have had some rough times. I am sorry for that. Boy I guess it is life and we just have to make the best of it and look for those silver linings. I am sure I will find mine. (silver lining that is).