Soooooo SAD about news almost my adopted Yorkie
 

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I am sooo heartbroken and with tears, I pass this along to everyone here who has been so supportive.

For those of you following my attempts to adopt the Yorkie stray, when checking up on her this morning at animal control, I received this email:

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Unfortunately, we have some bad news concerning this Yorkie. When our vet staff came in this morning, we found she had passed away. She had been eating and drinking normally up to this point, as the vet staff was monitoring her regularly. It is possible due to her age and/or the stress of the shelter life that the dog passed away. We're sorry to have to inform you of this situation.

We do greatly appreciate your interest in this dog. It is a sad reality that a lot of times the animals we pick up have never been cared for properly and are not in the best health when brought into the shelter.

Jason Oliveres
Clerical Support Aide III
2580 West 1st Street
Jacksonville, FL 32254
387-8924
www.jaxpets.org <http://www.jaxpets.org>

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If I could just have gotten her to my vet ... I feel so guilty about not doing more ... I just don't know what to say right now.....sorry.....

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You did all that you could. Sooooo sorry to hear the news!! :cry:

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you today.

Oh, that's so sad. :( Do not beat yourself up thinking...oh, if I'd had her...etc. etc. Unfortunately it was just not meant to be at this time. I'm certain your yorkie is out there...hope you find each other soon :)

Oh I'm so sorry. You did everything you could, more then most would have. Just know she's in a better place now. What a hard life she must of had. Poor baby.

oh god, im upset hearing this.. iknow how badly you wanted to bring that
poor little baby home... that poor little baby...im so so sorry..and mad at
the same time... they should of let you take him....

I'm so very sorry
 

Oh that is very sad news. You did everything you could do for her.
I'm so very sorry, I know how much you wanted to help this furbaby.
She is a peace now, I'm sure she will forever live in your heart.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you. :2hearts2:

I am so sorry to hear about the little yorkie! It breaks my heart. You certainly did everything you could. Too bad there aren't more people like you!

You did the best you could, I'm very sorry you never got to be with her.

Hugs and Prayers

Crystal

I'm so sorry to hear about her passing, but you have to know you did everything you could. Also, she may have had something that could have put your Bo in danger so sometimes I believe all things happen for a reason. I know you had your heart set on this little girl, but remember there are far too many out there just like her needing homes, if you feel you have the time for just one more.

are you sure...did you see the dead body? i did remember reading on your post that you think they want to keep it to themselve instead of giving it to you.

I'm so sorry to hear such sad news. :cry: Please don't beat yourself up about "could have" and "should haves". You did everything you could and it just wasn't meant to be. I hope this doesn't discourage you from persuing another dog. You have so much love to give and any dog that winds up in your care would be extremely fortunate. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Thanks everyone for the caring words...they mean a lot.

This little Yorkie was obviously abused and never had a good home. The mandatory hold period at the shelter would have ended tomorrow ... I feel so sad about not being able to help her. I tried to work within the rules but it wasn't enough.

To my little Yorkie friend no longer with us: I apologize for the way your pervious owner(s), whoever they were, who teated you so badly.

I mourn for you and know that you are in a better place...

One good thing in all this is that I have learned what wonderful dogs Yorkies are and what a great caring community is here at Yorkietalk.com. Maybe I will adopt another Yorkie in honor of the little girl who just passed away...

You did everything you could for this little girl. Take pride that you loved her and were looking out for her and that her last days were full of caring.

Please share that love with another worthy baby.

I just received the email below from the Director of the Animal Control shelter. One bright spot is that this little Yorkie knew she had some people who loved her before she passed away. Maybe she just needed to know that before she died.

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Mr. Williams,

I was just checking on the dog's condition moments ago and found that
she had passed away. It is such tragic news, she seemed to be
responding well to treatment. We were so looking forward to sending her
home with you. She was the favorite with the staff. We are suspecting
a problem with her liver, but won't know until after a closer
examination by our veterinarian. We are all upset by her loss. We deal
with such a high volume of animals passing through our doors, but she is
one who captured our hearts. I'll be looking forward to working with
you again in the future.

Dave
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David R. Flagler
Division Chief
Jacksonville Animal Care & Control
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I am so glad that the staff showed her care and concern in her final days. I thank them for that. The "We were so looking forward to sending her
home with you" just breaks my heart though...

That is such sad news about this little rescue yorkie. She's in good hands now and at peace. I am so sorry to hear this news.
Here is the photo brightened to see her. May she rest in peace.

Ah, that is so sad, poor thing, but I believe it wasn't meant to be,, and when it is you'll have your baby.

Bless that poor poor babies heart. She probably never knew a happy day :( and would have had that with you. I hope she has nothing but happy days where she is now. I'm so sorry.

I am sadden by your note but unfortunately many of these Yorkies that hit animal control are in very rough shape. We (Yorkie Rescue in our town) have been fortunate to have a wonderful working relationship with our animal control and they have helped us get some of the very sad cases out before the mandatory time. Even though we have gotten some out early they have still passed on to the Rainbow Bridge or we have had to end their pain which is a difficult thing to do. It is heart breaking to think people (owners) just don't care as witnessed by the shape the animal is in but we do what we can do to help many of these dogs.

I think it is a wonderful idea to adopt a Yorkie in her memory and there are many great reputable Yorkie rescue's out there. If you go to www.petfinder.com you will still many, many available Yorkies who need a second chance. Some are listed under the national rescue and some are in animal control but I know there are many listed in Florida and with patience you could find a Yorkie that you could honor this little girl's memory in.

If I can help you in anyway with rescue please let me know or PM me.

By looking at this baby's pic, i can see why you wanted her so bad. To love and care for a baby that has been neglected all it's life is a challenge. You did all you could, i sure wish there were more people like you in this world!

What a life did that poor child have :(

Very Sorry............
 

I am also very sorry for your loss. You are very special person...... I hope you get a new furbaby soon. Hugs to you...........hang in there

That is such terrible news. At least she is no longer in any pain. I'm so sorry that things did not work out.

You did all you could, but sadly it was not to be. I think it would be a great idea to look into yorkie rescue ,as you were prepared to go 110% for this little one it would be nice for you to put your efforts into another little furry friend.

i am so sorry to hear about your loss...i can see why you wanted to give this poor baby a good home and there is no doubt in my mind if you would have got her she would have had a wonderful loving home with you....you will find another baby soon to love and look at it this way everything happens for a reason *hugs* my prayers are with you

I have made a memorial page for the Yorkie at the link below. Originally, my Pets by the Pond site was going to be set up as a memorial site for all animals but last year's Gulf hurricanes changed those plans as I used it for animal rescue information.

Pets by the Pond Tribute

Here is a tribute poem I wrote as I thought about things. It is for all the sick, abused, neglected, and lost animals:

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I Know You Were a Good Dog

Although I never knew your name,
I know you were a good dog.

Although I knew you only a very very short time,
I know you were a good dog.

You deserved a safe and caring family full of love and fun, walks and playing.
I know you were a good dog.

Your last chapter of this life found you on the streets trying your best to survive. You did the best you could. If your past was a past of abuse, neglect, and other terrible things, I apologize for those person or persons in your past that did that to you. They had no right to do that.
I know you were a good dog.

In your final days on this earth, please know that you were loved and cared about. When your journey here was finished, you peacefully went to the Rainbow Bridge. You are now free never to be hurt again.
I know you were a good dog.

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I'm so sorry that it didn't work out for you to get her. Don't beat yourself up over it. I love the poem.

that is so sad! I'm so sorry this happened, but kudos to you for caring so much! Just know she is no longer in pain or hurting from a life of being neglected. I bet you anything she knows you were there for her.

I'm so sorry. I know you were trying so hard to get her home, and to your vet. Don't you shouldn't blame yourself. You did all you could, and were very persistent in letting them know this pup had a home as soon as she was over her 7 day quarantine period.

I don't know how in the world people can be so cruel. And to me yorkies are such loving and giving litle creatures.
May she rest in peace.

I'm sooo sad for that poor little baby. I hope she's happy now. Bless you for caring so much!

Oh this is so sad. I'm so sorry for you. This poor little girl. Please don't berate yourself. You did the absolute best you could under the circumstances. Did you have a name in mind for her? Even though you never effectively 'had' her, perhaps it will make the grieving process better if you know that she had a name and that she was yours. I think she knew that she was loved and the staff in that shelter sound wonderful. So sorry again. Please let us know how you're getting along and I do hope you consider looking for another in time

Lots of love,

Annie & Badger X