Hi Gen, just checking in for updates, I can not imagine what you are going thru... I also would have to go check this out, seem's weird two lost yorkies found around the same time and the same distance!!! I hope this lady is lying because that means Cookie is safe and warm, and will find his way back in mommy's arms!!!!

I will continue to says prayers for Cookies return, and light candles for him.

Dear gennel:
 

Thank you, prayers I think are the only thing that are keeping me partially sane. I have gone berzerk. Tonight I went to throw out some newspapers and I saw a little animal run across my neighbors yard and I went running calling out Cookie's name...it was a rabbit! I see him everywhere in my mind.
The saying " you dont know what you have until you lose it" is the plain truth. The only regret I dont have is that I know how much I spoiled him, I told him I loved him everyday, every morning he'd stay in my bed I go up to him and rub his belly and give him a bunch of little kisses and tell him Good Morning Baby. There are so many things I want to do right now that I wish I had 10 more clones of myself. Today I really had to just go home. I either slept really bad but my neck is stiff and now I have a really sharp pain from my neck down my right shoulder.

Keep Cookie in your prayers and dont forget him please. I will continue looking for him.

Gen

I just read through all 33 pages of this thread. There are simply no words to express what I'm feeling. I am sitting here with tears running down my face. I'm really quite at a loss for words - and can't even begin to know how you must feel in this heart wrenching situation.

Gen, I know you are doing your best to stay strong but please be sure to take care of yourself and your family. If you become mentally/physically exhausted, your search for Cookie will wane as well. You have been doing an absolutely amazing job in your search so far!

And, do know that although we all are miles apart, there are many, many, many strong and positive thoughts & prayers with you - just look at how many views this thread has received! I believe in positive energy - and you definitely have it coming your way! I just wish I could just step through this computer screen and join in and do something to help. But, geography aside, I'm definitely there with you in thought. You, your family - and Cookie - are all in my prayers.

~ Susan

Hey there, I am still thinking about , praying for, you and Cookie's reunion.
I'm with the others, I'd go check in person each and every "found" yorkie
even remotely close to your home. You just never know, you know?

What will the cops do... Here's this...
 

Well Lesley,
I was going to just let this go but I think you need some understanding on the above post.
Before you can even experience what Gen is going through, you have to know the experience. Gen is in a very frighten state at this time because she has lost her baby. I wasn't trying to be judgemental about Cookie just trying to clear her mind and think. I know she's been going through a very rough time and just wanted to help. I didn't want Gen to get hurt or in trouble if she took it upon herself.
I don't know how old you are, but it sure doesn't seem like you've really experienced life for what it is..... Their are hard times to face but with faith and letting God handle it for awhile helps.
If you knew anything about the law, you would know that Yorkie puppies can run into the thousands of dollars. When you have grand champions on both side, were talking big $$. Knowing this little guy, you can bet someone would take him, and this is grand thief. You really don't give the police enough credit for what they do. Have you ever watched the news and seen police officers and firemen rescue small pet. They would put themselves in danger just to save them. And you ask what the cops will do??
Gen, if your reading this, here's some information for you. A very good friend of mine knew this women that found a small dog. It was the cuties thing and she wanted to keep him. She told her, she had posted signs in our area and at the pet store to find the owner. Guess what! Signs were never posted. She now keeps this little one in her backyard as a playmate for her other dog. It happens Gen, so just keep thinking he's being taken care of for now and maybe one day he will run out and run home to you.

Hoping for Cookie's quick return home. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Kathleen.... Mom to My Little Girls: Punken Pie...:aimeeyork
Breese Be Be.. :littleang RIP: Lil Ol Tuffy....:tinyheart

SOMETIMES IT'S NOT WHAT YOU HAVE BUT WHO YOU KNOW....

We are continuing to send prayers your way.

Continuing to offer up prayers for Cookie's safe return home!

Hey Gen - I'm just seeing this and am so so sorry !! I've known little cookie since you and I were on another site way back in the day - I can't believe he's missing ! I'm so awfully sorry - I know he's your baby. I'll be praying he is returned soon !! Poor little guy - he must be missing his family

I may hate myself for even responding to this but, I too, have read all 33 pages of this....and I have to say to you that it only seems that maybe you live in an area where the police have time to put their time and efforts into finding a missing pet. There was no need questioning the other poster's age, because honestly, your perspective seems very young and naive. I know that if I lost my Poppy, I wouldn't be waiting for the police to find her because they certainly have much much more important things to do. It's nice to be optimistic, but calling someone out who is trying to help someone in the most realistic way possible is neglecting the point of this entire thread.


Gen, I have literally shed tears many times following this thread. I had a cat for 19 years of my life who was my everything prior to ever owning a dog.......and she got out of the house once and was missing for days. I was convinced I would never see her again, put up flyers, knocked on every neighbors door.......and by some sort of miracle I found her days later and she was lost and scared, and when she saw me she ran up into my arms. I'm crying again remembering that, as she has since passed........but if I were in your shoes, I would be doing exactly everything you are doing.

You have been in my thoughts every single day and I can't express enough how much I hope Cookie is found and returned. I sincerely hope that all of the thoughts and prayers you are receiving are somehow helping you to be a little stronger in this most difficult time.

Gen,
I sit here reading your post and always hoping for good news! I cry everytime I come and find out all the let downs that you have been having. It must be awful for you and I can't imagine the pain that your going through. I wish that I could give you a big hug in person and tell you how sorry I am. I will continue to pray for cookie and hope that God preforms a miricle and brings him home. It is so hard on you emotionally and physically. Please take care of yourself and know that we all love you and are supporting you in prayer all throughout the day!! Hugs~Joyce

Sorry Gen... Maybe this will clear the air so we can all get back to finding Cookie.
 

Originally Posted by mylittlegirls
Well Lesley,
I was going to just let this go but I think you need some understanding on the above post.
Before you can even experience what Gen is going through, you have to know the experience. Gen is in a very frighten state at this time because she has lost her baby. I wasn't trying to be judgemental about Cookie just trying to clear her mind and think. I know she's been going through a very rough time and just wanted to help. I didn't want Gen to get hurt or in trouble if she took it upon herself.
I don't know how old you are, but it sure doesn't seem like you've really experienced life for what it is..... Their are hard times to face but with faith and letting God handle it for awhile helps.
If you knew anything about the law, you would know that Yorkie puppies can run into the thousands of dollars. When you have grand champions on both side, were talking big $$. Knowing this little guy, you can bet someone would take him, and this is grand thief. You really don't give the police enough credit for what they do. Have you ever watched the news and seen police officers and firemen rescue small pet. They would put themselves in danger just to save them. And you ask what the cops will do??
Gen, if your reading this, here's some information for you. A very good friend of mine knew this women that found a small dog. It was the cuties thing and she wanted to keep him. She told her, she had posted signs in our area and at the pet store to find the owner. Guess what! Signs were never posted. She now keeps this little one in her backyard as a playmate for her other dog. It happens Gen, so just keep thinking he's being taken care of for now and maybe one day he will run out and run home to you.

Hoping for Cookie's quick return home. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Kathleen.... Mom to My Little Girls: Punken Pie...
Breese Be Be.. RIP: Lil Ol Tuffy....

SOMETIMES IT'S NOT WHAT YOU HAVE BUT WHO YOU KNOW....



I may hate myself for even responding to this but, I too, have read all 33 pages of this....and I have to say to you that it only seems that maybe you live in an area where the police have time to put their time and efforts into finding a missing pet. There was no need questioning the other poster's age, because honestly, your perspective seems very young and naive. I know that if I lost my Poppy, I wouldn't be waiting for the police to find her because they certainly have much much more important things to do. It's nice to be optimistic, but calling someone out who is trying to help someone in the most realistic way possible is neglecting the point of this entire thread.


Gen, I have literally shed tears many times following this thread. I had a cat for 19 years of my life who was my everything prior to ever owning a dog.......and she got out of the house once and was missing for days. I was convinced I would never see her again, put up flyers, knocked on every neighbors door.......and by some sort of miracle I found her days later and she was lost and scared, and when she saw me she ran up into my arms. I'm crying again remembering that, as she has since passed........but if I were in your shoes, I would be doing exactly everything you are doing.

You have been in my thoughts every single day and I can't express enough how much I hope Cookie is found and returned. I sincerely hope that all of the thoughts and prayers you are receiving are somehow helping you to be a little stronger in this most difficult time.
__________________

Mommy to Poppy
& her kitty siblings: Sophie, Lily and Cubbie

Just for your information: Glendora: Population 52,000 2000 sq. miles
City Police
Besides Protecting and serving our community, our department will take the time to help when they aren't handling serious calls.

I've been on this site for years and this is the first time I've had anyone respond to posts. In the last two weeks, it seems like the newbies are calling out other members and they have only been on this site for a short time and not aware how people can take things out of context. Once you've been here for awhile, you know what to let go of and what to acknowledge. This is my last post on this subject.

Maybe, you should read their profiles and threads before making such judgements.

As you age, you encounter life's experiences first hand. These are our lessons learned and wisdom to understand. The reason I mention her age, this is her first puppy and I've had pets all my life.

Maybe you should go back and read all her threads, then comment.

Sorry Gen, about all this misunderstanding. My main concern is Cookie and has been from the beginning. I'll keep praying for his safe return.

Kathleen Mom To My Little Girls: Punken Pie and Breese Be Be

I wish you could walk a mile in my shoes for a day, maybe you would understand what life is all about.

...THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE.

I have been reading the posts, trust me. There are people out here who care very much. The truth is when I called the cops, this was not treated as an emergency and a cop finally came like 2 hrs later. I have received many phone calls most have been people sending me their prayers and people who have lost yorkies also. I know my mom will absolutely put up a larger amount for a cash reward. She has no debts and has her credit cards. I feel this urge to actually show an amount $$$ on my ads. People have not come right out and said it but I know those callers wonder how much am I offering. I totally understand that is is grand theft . I also know that if someone finds a dog and does NOT show proof that they at least posted a Found ad in the newspapers or proof that they called the animal control to check out this dog ( This is considered stealing!) I have said a hundred times that I am not interested in knowing who what where or why. If someone calls and tells me they have him. I will obviously ask for proof, a cell phone picture that it actually is Cookie. If I meet anyone , I am going with my husband. Today is exactly 2 weeks that he's been gone. Right now I can't accept that someone has him and is spoiling him.
After reading other stories I realize that I've gone through the same process as every pet owner who has a missing or deceased pet.
I didnt eat for 3 days, I slept sitting on my sofa because I could not bare the fact that he was not in my bed.All I did was cry for any reason. I still have moments where I start tearing. Even coming out of the shower is sad for me.
Cookie would sit by the shower and wait for me to step out of the shower, he would rush to my ankles and start licking the water off my ankles!

What are cops going to do? This lady lives 12 miles away. So a cop is just going to show up and ask to see the dog? This isnt the movies. I just have to see if my husband has any connections with any cops. I think he may.He talks to everyone and always knows someone that knows someone.

Gen

Mylittlegirls, Sorry, you've lost all credibility with me. I won't even bother to mention how, but as you tell me to read all the threads, I implore you to do the same. What you said was very insultive. "Newbie" or not, most of us have been on this planet for a long time and call it like we see it when someone is being naive and "judgmental" (pot calling the kettle black?). I bred cats for almost 20 years prior to joining this forum, and where cats may not be the same as dogs, a lot of it goes hand in hand. Maybe there's one policeman out of 1000 willing to chase after a missing pet (if that, in an ideal world).......but citing a "mission statement" is downright foolish when in the real world, it is a deep rarity.

I didn't mean to ruffle feathers, only to add my 2cents when I saw others being called out....because where I come from, that is the reality. I hope you understand where I was coming from and I'm not out to bash or insult anyone here. Oftentimes words expressed over the internet go down much differently than those expressed in regular conversation, which I think causes a lot of problems and prejudices on forums like this...and I wish that could be avoided.


I pray for Cookie everyday.


Carry on.

Exactly.

Like I said, as someone who has "been there".......my heart bleeds for you and I sincerely hope that your husband can pull some strings, ANY strings to aid in Cookie's recovery.

It took me a while to say anything in this thread, as it breaks my heart what you are going through and it's always hard to find the right words to say when someone is in so much pain. And yes, I'm a "newbie" but I really wanted to let you know........well... you know.... :(:justahug:

Gen for your information....
 

I'm really sorry you have to read some of these posts but people are only trying to help. When they haven't live the experience they really don't know what you're going through.
I've placed some calls to your area and certain individuals are aware of what happen to Cookie and are taking time to keep their eyes open. Just to let you know.
My husband was in law enforcement and I've worked in the medical field for many years. I'm aware of what happens in both areas.

What goes on in hospitals and how certain occupations can change a person perception of situation.

Keep up your spirits, " Let go and let God handle this for a while ", it will work out.
Your family and Cookie are in my prayers.
Hopefully, Cookie will be found and returned to her Mommy.

Take care and God Bless.

Kathleen... Mom To My Little Girls: Punken Pie and Breese Be Be

still thinking of you and praying for your Cookie's safe return. I come on here several times a day just to read this thread with my fingers crossed. keep the faith that one day your baby will come home.

I've been knocked out for about 2 hrs. Today is just bad for me. I dont express how I'm feeling like I do here. So I'm sorry if I vent constantly here.
Today I got so sick to my stomach I didnt know what was wrong. My husband was driving and I just got goosebumps and wanted to throw up. He got me home and I just gagged over and over but nothing. I fell asleep on the sofa had Angel, my husband's yorkie literally fall asleep next to my face and Lola the Maltese joined him and fell asleep on my legs. My husband said that he will be here for me no matter what but he wanted to bring out the Christmas decorations at least to decorate the inside :(
I usually decorate every room in this house, even my kitchen will have a tree decorated. But I am just dreading that box with all our christmas stockings and there is Cookie's stocking with his picture on it. I dont want to open that. I will have to let them at least put up the tree. My daughter's seem miserable because they want their "clowny mom" back. I'm begging God to pleeeeeease let me be able to at least function ato 50% for them.
My husband's eyes seem so full of pain and he tells me the pain is more because he sees my suffering. Don't worry guys, no matter what is posted on this thread. I have not taken it very personal. I dont have the strength for that. I know words sometime seem so different when you read them instead of hear the person.
I have enough for the 5,000 postcards from what was donated and my mom will offer a reward of $700 cash from a credit card. She's on a fixed income but I can pay her back monthly. I know this can go either way with people calling. But I have read here and other forums how the money changed a person's mind about keeping the dog. Cookie is not worth more than $100 in his current health condition. He has such terrible teeth problems, bad luxating pattella and his liver disease that needs to be monitored that he is only priceless to me. I will eat some soup and try to get rest today. I need to be strong and alert as possible tomorrow. Ihave calls to make to several shelters that emailed me regarding some yorkies found. They are not closeby ..about 1 hr away but they were found about 1-2 weeks ago so I need to check that out.About that woman that called and said that the yorkie ran off. I will check that out as well. I'm not knocking but there will be flyers posted all over that area tomorrow plus taped to each mailbox.

Gen

Oh, please let one of those lost Yorkies be Cookie. I don't know how much more of this you can take. I do know that if you're having trouble eating, you can usually drink something--it's easier. Try the Ensure. The chocolate isn't bad tasting and Ensure's got protein and vitamins in it. Please take care. This too shall pass.

I really hope one of those yorkies is Cookie. Gen, you need to really trying to take care of yourself. I worry that you are going to seriously have a breakdown, and that won't be helpful at all. I know you can't be very cheerful, but you can make sure to eat and get your rest. You need to keep your strength up for your family, and your search for Cookie. Sending more prayers your way,

I've been reading this thread for awhile now but I've been at such a loss of words to make a post. I have never felt the pain of loosing an animal, other then my hamsters and fish but loosing Jax, our puppy, is a pain I don't want to have to feel.
I can't even imagine the pain you and your family are going through but just know that our thoughts and prayers here are with you as well.
After reading this thread I did some searching on craigslist as well & there was a posting that had several different sites to use to search for lost pets. I searched Yorkies on all of them and found several sites already had your postings. So just know that you're doing all you can & it is getting the word out for you lost baby! Do your best to stay strong for your family & Cookie.

sweetie, are you getting enough to drink? sometimes being dehydrated can make you feel sick. that happened to me a few weeks ago, and i didn't even realize it until i felt like crying, but no tears would come.

Oh Gen,
I pray that one of those Yorkies is cookie! I am so torn up about this and I know myself that I would feel the same way and I would not give up either. Cookie is part of your family and you miss him terribly. I am sure that Your family understands your pain they just feel helpless bc they can't end your pain. I am still praying and my heart aches for you!
Please take care of yourself and get the rest that you need. Your health is important too. I am so sorry~ big hug to you~Joyce

To My Little Girls
 

My Little Girls...
I don't feel that you should be judging me based on my age. You have no idea what my life has entailed. Let me tell you, I know hard times! I also work in the medical field, and know first hand about loss. I am a compassionate and sympathetic person, and felt the need to call you out on your post as I too, felt that Gen is in a state that she probably wouldn't have done it herself. Tell me..what exactly does law have to do with the cost of a yorkie? In my field (in the large city of Orlando) we work closely with the police and fire rescue, so I know what is means to have faith in them. The reality of the situation however, is that the police is not going to search someone's house for Cookie without proof. I believe it was Gen's intention that day to do just that. If many of us were in her shoes, we'd be doing the same thing. I have sympathized with Gen from the start...I have helped her in a couple of ways and I continue to offer my help. Your post was the only one that came off as speculative and judgemental. For you to base my age on the fact that this is my first puppy is JUDGEMENTAL. You also mentioned in one of your later posts that us "newbies" need to consider how a post may sound and learn to let go what needs to be let go?? Perhaps you should read your post before posting so that no one is offended. That's just called netiquette.

I don't plan to say anything else about this, as I don't want this thread to be closed for Gen's and Cookie's sake. Should you have anything else to add, however, please feel free to PM me. A lot of people here have shown their support for Gen and let's continue to do so.

Gen,
I read your posts everyday and I feel your pain. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you. Still hoping for Cookie\'s safe return.

I\'m hoping she comes home too! Let\'s hope for an early Christmas miracle.

Oh Gen...I\'m so sorry Cookie has not been found......I haven\'t been on lately but I couldn\'t stop wondering if she was found yet so I had to check in....

I\'m sorry this is taking a physical as well as an emotional toll on your health, but it is understandable...... I hope you get your strength back to hang in there.... don\'t give up......I will be thinking about you both.........

I was so hoping to see better news when I logged on today.
Gen, please take care of yourself, it\'s so important to stay strong
for Cookie. I\'ll continue praying for his safe return and for you
to stay well.


Hugs,

Gen - praying today is the day you find him - You\'ve done about as much as you can and with all the posters etc maybe he will be returned !!!

Please take care....I know how hard this is on you and you need to keep up your strength for your family.

Come on home little Cookie !