I am so sorry that your girlfriend did not understand the responsibility of getting a dog. I hope see never has children who give her problems. I hope you will be able to talk her out of just discarding him like a piece of unwanted trash. Please try to take him you obviously care for him and if you can't see if he can be brought to a rescue or shelter rather than just killed. There are dog trainers who deal with aggression issues that understand dogs. Her Vet sounds like a jerk rather than them finding out what might be causing the problems he/she just advocates killing the dog what a jerk (the vet and your girlfriend too) Perhaps it is because he/she is not a skilled enough Vet to figure out the problem. Please try to save your bonito Ikki he looks adorable. Tell her to give Ikki a chance and for her to please never get another dog. Please only we can be the advocates for our pets. Ikki needs you NOW!!! I hope it is not too late. GOD BLESS YOU IKKI and you too megaluck.

PS perhaps he is attacking because he has been mistreated. You do not know what your ex and her brother's wife might be doing to Ikki. Some people are just cruel and heartless.

Guys it sounds like it's too late already, he said she called him one hour before doing it, so give it a rest please he's in enough pain as it is.

Mega luck I'm so sorry you had to live this, but don't say you'll never open up your heart to another dog, that's what I said when we had to put our beloved Austrailian Shepperd (Rocky) down, actually for the same reason your ex gf did only difference is it was obvious he was in pain he yellped every time he tried to lay his head down, turnout it was a brain tumor causing this behavoir. Ask her if they can do a necropsy even if you have to pay for it , it may put your mind at ease or not. Rocky passed on Feb. 9, Gizmo came home on Feb 22 and Stellina on April 26 so the never again theory just went out the window I'll never regret being loved by a big teddy bear of a dog and he will always and forever be engraved in my heart.

Thank you for pointing that out. My apologies.

Mega Luck,

If it is over, it is over. If there is nothing more you can do, then don't waste your time hating an unenlightened soul. She sounds ignorant, and so does the Vet. If you couldn't save IkkI, perhaps you could help another poor creature that needs help. Unfortunately, there is no shortage of these poor beings. It may help your grief if you could help another poor soul, either by adopting a rescue, helping financially, or volunteering at a shelter, preferably a no kill shelter in Ikki's honor. It might help by doing something positive to preserve life, and you would honor Ikki's memory in doing this. In any event, my heart goes out to you for caring and loving this adorable little creature. Take it one day at a time and seek out the company of those who would understand. Know that we here at Yorkie Talk know and understand your pain. We will be here for you, and send you light and love and healing.
Much love to you.

Here are my thoughts...summarized into points.

1. Killing a dog because of behavioral issues doesn't seem fair to me. I know you asked about training and other methods to end his issues, but did she do any of these? To me, it sounds like she didn't want to put in the time and effort to correct this or get a second opinion.

2. It sounds like it is too late, but if it isn't I suggest going to retrive the dog if you can, or having her take it to a no kill shelter. There are tons of people who would be willing to take a hurt dog and return him to his original way of life. Some people even dedicate their lives to rehabilitating and finding homes for these pets.

3. I'm so sorry this is happening to you. I can't even imagine what I would be feeling. Sending lots of prayers and hugs your way. And don't shut dogs out of your life. It is hard when we lose them, so hard and tough. But one day you will find another dog who is right for you. They will make you happy and you will get so many years of joy. And then when you pass on one day and it is time for you to go, they will be waiting for you. You will meet with them again one day and feel their love again. Stay strong.

R I P Ikki

This is extremely depressing. How can anyone put down a 5lb dog because of behavioral issues?? I'm sorry for your loss but a big fat:thumbdown to your exgirlfriend. I hope she never gets another dog...she doesn't deserve one.

Gizmo Baby is correct. Just like you we all love our yorkies and other animals so we get very emotional when we hear of sad things like this. Megaluck I am sorry that it happened this way. It must be very sad and frustrating to find out at the last minute and be unable to do anything. You obviously loved Ikki and I feel for you and the pain you are going through. Please do not beat yourself up over what you could have done. You did not know how things would change. I wish your girlfriend could have had a better support system to handle Ikki's issues. Maybe she was so overwhelmed with his issues that other people influenced her choice. I am very sorry that this was the vets suggestion. I would have thought a vet would have tried harder to come up with a different alternative. Please do not close your heart. Remember Ikki as your sweet boy.

Megaluck I just looked at your previous posts when Ikki first came to live with you. You have so much love it you. I started crying when I saw your thread What do you love the most in your Yorkie. And you said I'll start - I love his expression and big eyes, melts my heart. Bless you and Ikki.

RIP Ikki... This is very sad. I cannot believe a vet would follow through with something like that :(

I am so sorry. This is exactly the reason people need to be 100% sure they are committed to being a dog owner. It is never easy, and just like children, you never know what "temperment" your baby will have. Again, my deepest sympathy for what you are going through.

I am so sorry. I missed your post that she called an hour before. Why did she call you I wonder...seems like kind of a cruel thing to do. I feel so bad for you. She put you in a situation where you couldn\'t do anything. Please don\'t blame yourself. Ikki would not have wanted that.

I like what someone suggested about maybe saving another dog in honor of your Ikki. You obviously have love to give...perhaps some little guy or girl is out there who you can help, and in return he or she can help heal your broken heart.

Hugs to you....I hope you can take comfort knowing people here are truly feeling for you.

Please try to make a reasonable compromise to save this little dog. I\'m sure he can be helped and become a wonderful furbaby again. You\'ll be so glad you did.

RIP little guy. You were loved and cherished.