Ok I know I sound stupid BUT
 

I know this would be the only place where i could and express my feelings. Isabella is the love of my life...Don't get me wrong I have the greatest husband and 3 wonderful Children 16, 14 and 12... But there is a different kind of love that i feel for my Sweet Izzy Girl...The kids all adore her and My husband and I are utterly in love with her.

Since the day we brought her home at 13 weeks old she has Never spent a night without us. The only time I have ever spent away from her was when I was in the hospital with Kidney stones. When we go on vacation Izzy does too. Even the day she was spayed I told the vet that unless someone was going to stay at her side and watch her all night, I WAS taking her home at closing time and that was final :) She sleeps with my husband and i EVERY night.. She even has stairs going up to our bed because its so high..:D

She greets me at the door EVERY day when I get home from work with toys. I love her to death... And this is where I get scared...I know she won't live forever... But the thought of something EVER happening to her scared me to death. It scares me how attached I am to her. She is truly my best friend.

Has anyone else felt this way?

That doesn't sound stupid at ALL. It's obvious that Izzy is your heart dog. Even after she is gone, she will stay with you in your heart and in all the good memories you made with her. She will never leave you! I bet she loves you just as much as you love her!

We all (I think) feel the same exact way as you and us crazy yorkie ladies get it, even when our friends and family don't ;)

You are a good mommy and I bet Izzy feels special to have you! :) :love:

Oh, but of course! You're not alone in your insurmountable love for your girl!

These precious babies become part of us, I believe, the moment we lay eyes on them. I was just 11 years old when I was chosen by my Max and I had him for more than half my life. He was apart of me. He followed me like it was the law around the house lol. When I'd go upstairs, he'd lay at the bottom waiting. I would call him my son all the time lol. & When he passed, he definitely took a piece of me with him. I have never felt such pain.

But the time with him, I can't express how thankful I am to have had such a love; truly the best!

They are the piece of our hearts that we all are missing. :)

Thanks... I guess its just nice to know Im not the only one.... She's my "wANGEL" from Heaven :)

She is a gorgeous girl!

Oh Shannon I cant even begin to feel the hurt you must have felt.. ((( Hugs)))

Thank you !!!

You dont sound stupid at all! You just sound like a Yorkie mom! They are little heart thieves for sure. I do wish they had human life spans but I'm thankful for every day we get to share with them.

I know how you feel, I have never been this attached to a dog before, chester is the love of my life, I want to spend every waking minute with him

Ditto for Huey. :rolleyes:

I have two waggy nubs who greet me when I come home, and they snuggle between us all night too. They are little loves all the way around. I rescued my max when he was nine. He is thirteen now...I really try not to think about it, cause I love his scruffy little face like no other, And Titus and his snuggly wiggles at night. He is nine I rescued him a 8 years old. They will always be in my heart, I just need them to be in my lap for a long time.

I understand.... that is why they call us the crazy dog ladies:rolleyes::);):D

Ellie is the first dog I've ever has, I was worried that I would not bond with her and regret it since people were warning me about how much work a puppy/dog is. Well I've had her almost three months and although she is a lot of work I couldn't love her more! My husband even said he's never loved an animal the way he loves her! She makes me feel good after a bad day and I can't imagine life without her! So it's not silly at all, I know what you're saying I thought about losing her too and wanted to crybut I'm going to enjoy my little girl for the many years I know she will give us pleasure!

You do not sound silly at all, I am on board with my love for Sophie Kate (I am often asked if I love him as much as I love Sophie...honestly no).

Izzy is your blessing, continue to enjoy every minute you have with her

Good to know I'm not alone.....:)

LOL you are among thousands that feel the same :) I have 2 that sleeps with me the others are waiting by my bedroom door for their good morning hugs, talk about SPOILED :D

Your definitely not alone in feeling that way.. :) My babies mean the world to me. I'm sure most everyone here feels the same. I've lost many dogs over the years and it never gets any easier. They are such a huge part of our hearts
Genea

Just woke up to check all the replies...it's so nice to know other people feel the same way I do.... my husband (who's a "tuff" man) comes home and Greets Izzy sometimes before me. But that's ok because it so cool to see how much he loves her too.. As we speak she's sleeping right smack between us all snugly warm :)

I felt like that about my precious little, almost 13 yo, mini-Schnauzer that I lost Sept 15, 2012. She was 12 wks old when we got her. She was my best friend & darling little buddy.

I never thought I could own another dog, b/c the loss of her was so very painful but it was the strangest thing. Within just a few weeks of losing her, I had the opportunity of rescuing two different little dogs (at different times) almost in my front yard (another story) but I was able to get them back to their owners. Then, just a few weeks later, a good neighbor had to rehome her 3 yo Yorkie & asked if I wanted her. At that time I still couldn't accept another dog. Shortly thereafter, a good friend of mine found a beautiful smaller dog in his yard which he tried to give me. I sitll couldn't even think about it. Within a few weeks of that incident, another good friend of mine told me about Milo, a 3 yo, 7 lb Yorkie up for adoption at one of our local doggie daycare & rescue centers. I'm so happy to say that Milo is now mine. All of that to say this: he is an absolute angel, smart, sweet, well behaved, house trained & I'm so glad that I changed my mind about getting another pet! I believe the old saying "It's better to have loved & lost than never to have loved at all". Sorry---didn't mean to write a book.

Welcome to Yorkie World!

Awe :-)

When my 15 year old Shih Tzu died I was never going to have another dog. I have had dogs since I was a very small child so I guess it was not a realistic expectation. I just did not think I was up to training another dog because I had just had a serious back injury. Anyway, after several months of a life without a dog I was in serious withdrawals!

Now Gracie lives much the same life as your dog does. She is only 2 years old but I do think of how fast the time goes by for a dog. I guess we just have to make the best of it while enjoying and appreciating them for as long as we can.

OMG.....your story is so similar to mine! Our 3 sleep with us, go on vacation, are rarely left alone (stay at home grandma), I told my vet the same thing! We all know how you feel.....these lil balls of fluff are such a joy to be around. We have 3 of the most cuddly, lovable, adorable pups that always want to be with us. We have been blessed with such amazing yorkies and they are our "children".....people joke that they can tell, I am an empty nester because my girls are always with me, tucked under my arm! I take them to preschool, into stores, relatives homes, camping and vacations. I have yet to have someone tell me to leave with my pups. When went to Petco last night to get dog food and people just marvel how sweet they are! It is rather hard, sometimes to get done what you have gone to do with all the attention they bring! LOL I do understand how you feel about saying goodby some day....It is the most difficult experience to go through! I held my little girl of 10 years as she took her last breath. I cried for days and am crying as I write this. Just love them.....

i know how you feel/ when my yellow lab died at 12 yrs old, i was devastated and sure i could never love another dog as much and then my 12 yr old JRT male died about a year later. then along came my yorkie morgan, he fills my life with so much joy and love/ i could not imagine // he is so spoiled also

Lol you don't sound silly at all, I think all true yorkie lovers or animal lovers feel the same way:-) these are our babies they become part of the family, when they're sick we worry and nurse them back to health. I have two babies and they sleep with me, they actually take over the pillows on my bed, it's the cutest thing ever and I love it. I must admit they're SPOILED ROTTON.... I enjoy every moment with them, although my Dolce has big dog syndrome.. Lol

You've experienced true love with a dog, and it's like nothing else! Anyone who hasn't just won't get it, and you really can't explain it.

I adopted Lexie at 5 1/2, and she'll be 10 in a month. Where does the time go?! I think about her passing, but never dwell on it, as it's inevitable. I don't have children, but if I did, I can't imagine loving them more than I do this dog. Just can't help it! :)

They are treasures, and the pain we feel when they pass is only a reflection of how much they were loved and loved us. Your Izzy has the sweetest face and 'old soul" eyes! Enjoy her!! :)

I LOVE Foxy so much its silly..I worry about her while I am at work, etc. She has def. stolen my heart...

I have the same fears... I think about the day my guys won't be licking my toes when I step out of the shower, bringing me their favorite toy again and again to chunk down the hallway, curling up in my neck while I watch tv, running to me all excited for a treat after going potty, trying to attack the mailman through the front window.... All these little things I take for granted.... All these things I know I'll desperately someday miss!! My little furry kids, my best friends.... All we can do is cherish each and every minute... Love them and live in the now, and not worry about tomorrow!! My little Mack has taught me that!

So, no... You don't sound stupid at all! ;)

You sound just like me from the moment I first laid eyes on my first Yorkie, Scotty, at just 10 weeks old back years ago. I'd owned and rescued many dogs before but when I got Scotty - he was so different from other dogs. He was interested in me - only me - and took special pains to separate himself from the other dogs to just be with me, follow me and care for me. He would give me "hugs" by stretching his tiny 3 lb. body across my neck when I was lying down and holding himself there for a few seconds and then getting up and kissing me. He would do that all of the time, just as soon as I lay down. I soon decided it must be his breed that made him so different - and it was. I have been in love with the Yorkshire Terrier ever since. They are the most personal dog you can get! They really put their all into loving and pleasing their special person and make you wish all dogs were just like them. Not that I'm not nuts over any and all dog breeds but there is just something about a Yorkie!