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09-09-2016, 09:39 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States
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| Warning to other Yorkiemoms I am sharing my recent horrific experience in hopes none of you will also experience it. I just lost my precious Riley to complications of diabetes and kidney failure. My heart is absolutely breaking. The vet called yesterday to tell me he had more bad news. Since Riley has been a total house dog in recent years, they had stopped giving him rabies vaccinations. Earlier this week, when the assistant was trying to force a pill down his throat, Riley nipped her finger. By law, his remains have to be tested for rabies. The vet said he would have to cut his head off and send it to the lab for evaluation. This horrible image has even outweighed my grief. I don't know how to deal with this. I pray none of you will ever have to experience grief and horror like this. |
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09-09-2016, 11:05 AM | #2 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Uk
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| How awfully tragic and upsetting for you , my deepest sympathy for your loss and terrible news . |
09-09-2016, 12:10 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware
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| I am at a loss for words......Just know that it is just his body. His spirit has long since moved on and is waiting for you over the rainbow bridge. As gruesome as it is, Riley is in a safe and loving place where no harm will ever come to him again. Rest in Peace Riley. |
09-09-2016, 12:47 PM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Wales ❤, UK
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| Sorry for your loss. Heartbreaking
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09-09-2016, 01:23 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada
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| omigoodness! I had no idea about this law. That's so awful! So incredibly sorry for your loss and that you have to deal with this kind of aftermath. Prayers to both you and Riley.
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09-09-2016, 01:39 PM | #7 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fishkill, ny, USA
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| Whats wrong with them?? First of all vet techs get nipped all the time, they can make an exception for a grieving owner. They know he doesn't have rabies. I would have left with the body and had them call the cops. By which time I would be home and able to bury the body before denying everything. I'm so terribly sorry. Please call and reach out to the vet and plead your case. Maybe they will have a heart. |
09-09-2016, 02:26 PM | #8 |
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09-09-2016, 02:39 PM | #9 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| I am very sorry for your loss of your precious Riley. I am also sorry that your grief is made worse by the rabies testing. You are in my prayers for the happy memories and photos of Riley to bring you comfort in time. Fill your heart and mind with those images. Push out the thoughts of the rabies testing. If your mind goes there, try to think of it like a necropsy (autopsy). I have thought about a necropsy if my one of my dogs died of something that couldn't be accurately diagnosed, or of something that research might help save the life of another pet. You could ask your vet if Riley's remains could be returned to you after testing for cremation or burial. Thank you for sharing your warning.
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09-09-2016, 02:47 PM | #10 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Riley is in your heart. Nothing can change that. He is at rest and not suffering. I hope you can find peace in knowing that. {{{hugs}}}
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09-09-2016, 02:55 PM | #11 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Richmond VA
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| I am so sorry for you! I have no words, but rest assured that we will keep those shots up to date because of your warning. Again, I am so sorry. There are no words to make it better.
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09-09-2016, 03:04 PM | #12 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States
Posts: 34
| Thank you. Thank you all for your kind words. I have read them over and over. They help. He was such a good little boy. |
09-09-2016, 03:44 PM | #13 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| So very sorry for the loss of your sweat Riley, and the horrific news following his passing. Please take peace knowing he is no longer suffering, he is whole and playing at Rainbow Bridge waiting for you. (((hugs)))
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09-09-2016, 07:38 PM | #15 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2016 Location: Kokomo, IN, USA
Posts: 31
| OMG how horrible to first lose your precious baby, and to then learn of the rabies issue. I can't even imagine how you will deal with that image during your grief. Sending hugs, be gentle with your self while you heal. This just breaks my heart to think of them doing this. |
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