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06-22-2010, 10:10 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cherry hill, nj usa
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| lost my best friend I always knew as a kid that I wanted 2 yorkies when I graduated from college I got them, in 2004 I got 2 yorkie pups didnt know what i was in for but they were the best thin I ever did. sadly today after 6 years I neded to let my dog go, he was the happiest yorkie, he had hip and knee problems, he got new hip and knees and was great, then a few years later he started to honk, I again took him to penn to get help, saldy it was to far down to stent or do much besided medicate him, he was mostly under controll and not in pain or uncomofortable until about a month or so ago, but the heat we have this week and last really takes a toll no matter how cold I keep my house. Today was the day I needed to let him go as he was really suffering. My other dog said bye to him but seems really confused and lost, anyone have any suggestions, they were opposite in personality but like 2 peas in a pod. I am not sure a new dog is right for us now or ever. Please let me know any thought about helping my other dog Ty |
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06-22-2010, 10:27 AM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hulen, KY
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| Having been in this situation before myself, my heart goes out to you. Only you and your remaining pup can decide if another will help or not. As for me and after many years of pets I can say that although another won't ever be able to replace the one you lost it does help to fill that empty spot. It won't be the same but it will be whole new adventure getting to know a new family member if this should be the route you choose. Just know that there is no right or wrong way to deal with the loss of a pet/best friend. Just do what feels right in your heart. |
06-22-2010, 12:01 PM | #3 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA
Posts: 1,190
| I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Time will let you know when a new pet is right for you. Hugs |
06-22-2010, 12:22 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA,USA
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| So sorry for your loss. |
06-22-2010, 12:24 PM | #5 |
I found Yorkie love Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,488
| Very sorry for your loss.
__________________ Cathy www.furbabyfashionhouse.ca Handmade clothing for your furboys and furgirls. |
06-22-2010, 12:27 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas
Posts: 7,982
| OH Dear, I am so sorry. I know you feel a hole in your heart but soon that hole will fill with good memories. It all takes time. Bless you for being such a caring mom!!! |
06-22-2010, 12:41 PM | #7 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| I'm so sorry! I know you're heartbroken right now. I would just wait and see how your other little one does for awhile. I would take him out for walks (when you can) or rides in the car. Try to keep him busy for awhile and just sit back and see how he does without his buddy.
__________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel |
06-22-2010, 12:50 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York
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| I am so sorry for your loss. Yes, I would spend extra time with your little one doing special things together. |
06-22-2010, 04:07 PM | #9 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee
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| I am so sorry for you and your lonely furbaby. May the little one rest in peace.
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06-22-2010, 04:39 PM | #10 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Butler NJ
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| I'm sorry to hear that!I know how it feels to lose an animal,it is one of the worst feelings!I always say,never again,no more animals!But eventually I break down and get one.I had 2 cats,that were ALWAYS together,when 1 died the other one was lost without him.So,I decided to get another 1,the only problem is,the shelter only had 2 kittens at the time,and they were brother and sister!I couldn't seperate them,so,I adopted both!Now I have 3 cats!At first my cat didn't get along with the 2 new ones,but now they can't be seperated.I know it's hard right now,but,I think,somewhere down the line,maybe you should think about getting another Yorkie,so he can have a friend. |
06-22-2010, 04:50 PM | #11 |
My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-)
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| I am so very sorry for your loss I lost my older boy last year, (15) and his long time companion, my Maltese, went through a depression of sorts, that manifested itself physically. It was hard for her, even though she has 3 younger companions, she missed him terribly. It took some months, but she is much better and has bonded with one of them. Just like us, animals grieve, and how they do is different for each one. Only you will know when and if the time is right for a new furbaby, there is no right or wrong way. In the mean time, spending special time with your little guy, bonding time, more activities together may help him. So sorry for your loss, May your boy rest in peace
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06-22-2010, 04:59 PM | #12 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey by way of Bama, USA
Posts: 135
| I got my first yorkie in 94, while a senior in high school. She was a family dog, so when I moved out she stayed to appease my much younger half-sister. That was in 96. 2 years and 3 months later Gidgi came to live with me. I was in a pet friendly townhouse, Gidgi had been given to a couple(without asking me if I wanted her) that moved to Texas but couldn't keep her in their apartment so she was sent back to Alabama. I was THRILLED, I had a real bond with her. 15 months later, my half sister got another yorkie for her birthday. Within 6 months, Sassy came to live with me as well. in November of 2000, i added a non-yorkie sister to my crew, Belle. January of 2001, I packed my girls up and moved to NJ. life was great, i met a great guy who eventually loved my girls as much as I and we were living our nearly-happily ever after (there are disagreements in any healthy relationship). Gidgi began showing some neuro symptoms in April 2005, treated her with prednisone and scheduled us an appt with a neurologist. When we went to see the neuro, she was asymptomatic. He stated that had I not brought her in with her paperwork, he would think I was crazy. He said we could do an MRI or just revisit the situation if it returned. Personally he wouldn't put her through an MRI, as she seemed fine and she was over 10 years. June of the same year, Belle suffered a herniated disc and required a spinal fusion. July of 2005, Belle was recovering nicely, unbelievably. On the 16th of July, Belle wanted in the dog run with Gidgi and Sassy, so i decided against taking Gidgi with me that morning to run my errands. I dropped my car off for service, stopped by the mall for a CD, went to PetSmart to get new food bowls and food. Found the cutest little shirts for the 3 of them. When I got home, Gidgi wasn't barking. We had been crating her while we were gone, since the onset of her neuro symptoms. I figured she was napping. I put everything away, put Belle & Sassy outside, went into my room and there she was. Gone. Her little body already rigid. I was devestated. We mourned her for sometime. I mourned her for about 3 and a half years. We had just decided that perhaps it was finally time to get a new puppy at the end of December 2009. We were taking our time...then on January 18th we had to rush Sassy to the vet. She had been fine, but her abdomen was hard and swollen. There was nothing to be done. They would only be able to stop the bleeding and her appetite was gone not long after we brought her home. I didn't want the ER vet to euthanize her, I wanted my vet to handle that. I picked her up and we brought her home for the next 36 hours. We cried, grieved, questioned....I was just barely getting over losing Gidgi. But this time, I didn't want to wait. Belle had never been alone. She went from her mom and littermates to Gidgi and Sassy, except for her operations. So we did, 2 nights after saying goodbye to Sassy, we went and picked out a new puppy. My grieving process losing the 2 was completely different. I wish I hadn't waited so long about getting another after Gidgi had departed. Coco really helped with the mourning process. How could one be so upset with a new little puppy to take care of? I know to each their own, just sharing my experiences. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had words that could comfort you, but I am not sure there ever are. May time heal your heart.
__________________ Christie- lucky and very proud "mom" to Belle, Coco, Pickles, & Jag |
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