I would like to know why my Yorkie died suddenly...

[TikiDog]

Hello Everyone,

Words cannot express how much I appreciate all of your support and kindness to me yesterday. I came to the forum for a purpose and that purpose was fulfilled beyond my wildest expectations.

I will continue to hang around this site because of the knowledgeable caring people here.

I will pour over the informative parts of the site. Read some of the past topics and start to get involved in this wonderful community.

About 12 years ago I saw my first Yorkie. It was love at first sight. I bugged my hubby relentlessly and we finally got Tiki in 2001 when we still lived in Canada. He came from Tiny Treasures up in Prince George, BC.

Tiki was the most incredible dog I have ever had. Gorgeous, smart, stubborn, playful and loyal. He had a silent whine that only I could hear and that he drove me crazy with. I miss that now... Tiki knew what he wanted and knew just how to get it. He lived an amazing life first in Victoria and then after we sold everything, bought a mortorhome and went travelling, of course we brought him along. He travelled all over Mexico for a total of 17 months. Then lived in Belize for 14 months while we got our residency. Then lived on Caye Caulker Island, here in Belize, for about 4 years now...

He loved his toys and to fetch. He loved mealtimes and snacks, he loved to follow me 'everywhere', he loved to lie in the sunshine, even here in Belize.

He hated being left behind. He hated to be confined as a puppy. He would go nuts when anyone came to the door, and immediately make friends with them and insist on playing with his toys, had them trained to play fetch with them in minutes.

We talked, he sang, he knew all the standard tricks and a few others... He howled when he was so happy he could burst. Like one time we were walking along the beach, Barry and I and sweet Tiki, he was running along in and out of the shallow waves, (This was in Punta Perula, Mexico) and up the beach to these little sand dunes of about a foot high. All of the sudden he just stopped, sat there panting, threw his head back and howled. He was just so happy to be out, free and with his Mom & Dad.

I love Tiki beyond words, I have laid him to rest, I miss him terribly. But through the pain, I can see how it was his time, I can see he did not blame me, I can see that my sweet boy will live forever in my heart.

I have another Yorkie named Sadi, she is 4 and only 3.5 lbs. She is quiet, shy, needy and ever so cuddly. She is my baby girl and just exactly what my heart needs right now. Sadi also is like no other dog I have ever had, but for completely special and different reasons than Tiki.

I will have a Yorkie in my life for the rest of my life. I am completely hooked.

Tiki and I want to thank you for all of your support and kindness, it is forever grateful.

Warm warm tropical regards to each of you and Happy Holidays.

If there is anyone I did not respond to I apologize, it has been a trying time.

Big hugs,

Cindy & Tiki

[gracielove]

I'm sorry we had to meet you due to such a painful circumstance. I also am shocked at some of the comments by some YT members. I have to question what kind of human beings we are becoming when a person feels the need to attack and accuse someone that has shown nothing but an outreach for support in a time of grief. While it is true there are some strange ones that come on this site just to stir up controversy we cannot suspect every person who comes on here with a different sort of a circumstance. Sometimes it is wise to just keep your paranoid feelings to yourself and let it go. It is not worth taking the risk of harming someone who is only reaching out for help. If someone is a troll it will show up soon enough without your accusations and sarcastic remarks.

[pinkpatty]

Well said gracielove. I could not agree with you more.

[sashajade]

Originally Posted by kjc

My apologies to you... no aggression intended... I misread your post yesterday... my post quoting you was totally out of line. My apologies to the OP also... not the time or place for disagreement.

Thank you apology accepted, we all have moments when we dont read a post correctly, i have done it myself so no worries and no hard feelings

[yorkieusa]

Another lovely tribute to Tiki.

[Bitsy]

I am so very sorry for your loss of sweet Tiki. (((hugs)))

[gidget529]

Tikidog - I am so sorry to hear your little Tiki has gone on. We lost our little Cricket Nov. last year. They never leave your heart. I hope you find some comfort w Sadie's loving presence.

[Wylie's Mom]

Cindy - what a great tribute to Tiki, that was so heartfelt. I feel like I know him a little bit now, even though he's left your side. He sounds like he had so much personality. I'm glad you have Sadi, bc nothing is more healing than a good cuddle w/ a furkid.

[scrapindee]

So sorry for your loss. May Tiki rip and both you and he be pain free now.

[Sweeti]

My heart goes out to you!!! Your in my prayers !Could he have gotten into anything posion ???

[lisaly]

Your tributes to Tiki are very beautiful. I can feel the love you had for your dear boy with every word you write. I am so sorry for your loss of your baby. I lost my last little one right before she would have turned seventeen about a year and a half ago. The pain is still very deep, but so is the love. Your baby will live on in your heart, and the love will last forever. We try our best with our little ones, always educating ourself about what would be best for them and giving them love, attention, and affection. In spite of all that, I know that I made some mistakes, too, even though my babies were my life. I have not gotten another Yorkie yet, but I'm sure that I will. I still come to this site to continue learning more (and I had Yorkies for over 30 years), and also there are so many wonderful people in this community that I've grown to care a great deal about. I hope you will be kind to yourself. You did what you could to care for your little Tiki. I don't think you'll know if it was the raisins that made him sick. Before I learned that raisins and grapes were bad for dogs, my first Yorkie ate them, and sometimes lots of them, and they never harmed her. I got very lucky. My next three never had them because I learned they were bad, and today information is so more readily available to us, so I know so much more. I hope you stay on this forum. You will learn so much about Yorkies, and it's wonderful reading about other dog-lovers who will do anything to help their babies. The people in this community keep drawing me back, even though I don't currently have a Yorkie in my life. I'm sorry you were hurt here, but there are so many kind people here and I hope we can help you cope with your loss. I understand how painful it is to lose someone who is loved so much, and I care. If you need my help, please PM me. I hope that the special memories that you have of Tiki warm your heart and replace the sadness that you are feeling in time. Please accept my deepest condolences.

[KazzyK810]

I admit, when I first read this thread a few days ago, I too was more than a lil suspicious as to the authenticity of the OP....so didn't respond.

The frequent postings and then needing to leave and be back momentarily... I found.....unusual.

We judge the world from our perspective...from how we would handle things...and the OP's presentation of her situation sparked skepticism in my mind as to whether it was real or not, so I'm not at all surprised others had the same reaction. We all express our grief in different ways and at times that may come across as unusual to others. Perhaps the Marine you mentioned, who very recently suffered the loss of his dog & long-time companion, with his own grief still raw, had a similar difficulty relating to how you presented the account of your loss, as I did.

Now, trying to catch up on the thread, some attitudes are not making much sense to me...I'm taking it some posts have been deleted.


To the OP, I'm sorry for your loss. No matter when they go, it always seems too soon. Take comfort in knowing he had lived a long life and was well loved during the time you had him. RIP Tiki

[AbbysMom08]

I'm sorry. All I can say is how sad to lose a member of Yorkie Talk like this.
I know we don't always agree and I'm not here to debate this but I just think this is so sad. I know that Yorkie Talk is full of so many very caring and compassionate people. I have read so many posts that prove that and have been on the receiving end of that care and compassion.
I don't normally post something like this but I just feel very bad about how this all turned out for her.
I'm sorry if I offend anyone with this post.

[lillymae]

I am so sorry you lost your baby & know how you feel. You should not be ashamed of your feelings as you have the rite to grieve however & whenever you choose, it is all a natural part of life & death. I pray that your heart can recover from your loss & that you find happiness in the memories of your sweet baby.

[Sweeti]

What about ALL the people that were so kind ? They way out number the other kind. God bless you