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yorkie baby mom · 05-11-2010, 02:09 PM

Hello, I am Yorkie Baby Mom and here's my story. 5 1/2 weeks ago I lost my little 13 1/2 year old female yorkie (Princess). She was a constant companion to my 11 1/2 year old male yorkie (Rudy). On the morning that I had to let her go, Rudy watched as I was so upset, take little Princess, wrapped in her favorite blanket out the door to the vet. He knew something was wrong because they always went to the vet together. When I returned home, I didn't have her, I had buried her in one of her favorite places. Now we move forward to little Rudy, he has become so very protective of me. It used to be when people with dogs approached us he was very excited to meet them. He's still good with dogs, it for some reason has to do with people. He (still) looks for Princess, every night we have to get up to look in every room (I think for her). He sometimes sits and looks so very lost, and he has always been one of the "barker" ones, but his barking has become incessantly. It's like he's mad. I know he misses little Princess, they were together for over 6 years (she was a rescue baby). I am hoping that if I get another one that he will calm back down - but I'm not sure? What do you all think? By the way, Rudy is a very docile, easy going, loves to play fetch, and loves for you to chase and play with him little man.

Patti · 05-11-2010, 02:13 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. It so sad Rudy is missing her so. He may need more time to grieve. Maybe you could find another rescue that is a little older to help both of your hearts.

chandracz · 05-11-2010, 03:23 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss! I think another companion for Rudy might be good, however I agree with Patti that you may want to try one that is a little older because Rudy won't want to deal with all the playfulness and shananigans of a puppy. Good luck and keep us updated! xxxx

stingraylady · 05-11-2010, 04:59 PM

So sorry you lost your little Princess.

I think Rudy needs some alone TLC time.

llcornell · 05-11-2010, 05:12 PM

Im so sorry for your loss

Im sure its heartbreaking for both of you. Dogs are pack animals and he probably needs a buddy...maybe you could look into rescueing again...there are so many dogs needing homes right now.

yorkieusa · 05-11-2010, 05:15 PM

I'm so sorry you lost Princess. That's heartbreaking. Rudy, I suppose, is grieving or he just doesn't understand what has happened to her. I would recommend getting another. I think it would be good for both of your hearts.

05-11-2010, 02:09 PM	#1
yorkie baby mom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Knox County Posts: 10	Need Advice Please Hello, I am Yorkie Baby Mom and here's my story. 5 1/2 weeks ago I lost my little 13 1/2 year old female yorkie (Princess). She was a constant companion to my 11 1/2 year old male yorkie (Rudy). On the morning that I had to let her go, Rudy watched as I was so upset, take little Princess, wrapped in her favorite blanket out the door to the vet. He knew something was wrong because they always went to the vet together. When I returned home, I didn't have her, I had buried her in one of her favorite places. Now we move forward to little Rudy, he has become so very protective of me. It used to be when people with dogs approached us he was very excited to meet them. He's still good with dogs, it for some reason has to do with people. He (still) looks for Princess, every night we have to get up to look in every room (I think for her). He sometimes sits and looks so very lost, and he has always been one of the "barker" ones, but his barking has become incessantly. It's like he's mad. I know he misses little Princess, they were together for over 6 years (she was a rescue baby). I am hoping that if I get another one that he will calm back down - but I'm not sure? What do you all think? By the way, Rudy is a very docile, easy going, loves to play fetch, and loves for you to chase and play with him little man.

05-11-2010, 02:13 PM	#2
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I am so sorry for your loss. It so sad Rudy is missing her so. He may need more time to grieve. Maybe you could find another rescue that is a little older to help both of your hearts. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-11-2010, 03:23 PM	#3
chandracz ♥I Luv my BaileyBlue♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,855	I'm so sorry for your loss! I think another companion for Rudy might be good, however I agree with Patti that you may want to try one that is a little older because Rudy won't want to deal with all the playfulness and shananigans of a puppy. Good luck and keep us updated! xxxx __________________ Chandra, Bailey Blue's mama

05-11-2010, 04:59 PM	#4
stingraylady I found Yorkie love Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,488	So sorry you lost your little Princess. I think Rudy needs some alone TLC time. __________________ Cathy www.furbabyfashionhouse.ca Handmade clothing for your furboys and furgirls.

05-11-2010, 05:12 PM	#5
llcornell Stop Puppy Mills Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: california Posts: 1,152	Im so sorry for your loss Im sure its heartbreaking for both of you. Dogs are pack animals and he probably needs a buddy...maybe you could look into rescueing again...there are so many dogs needing homes right now. __________________ Proud mom to Sam & Daisy

05-11-2010, 05:15 PM	#6
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I'm so sorry you lost Princess. That's heartbreaking. Rudy, I suppose, is grieving or he just doesn't understand what has happened to her. I would recommend getting another. I think it would be good for both of your hearts. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel