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gaylehope · 02-13-2008, 07:02 PM

I Just Lost A Little Yorkie To A Terrible Accident Last Week. I Have 2 Other Yorkies But They Are Bigger About 10 Lbs Each. "Baby" Was About 3.5 Pounds. She Belonged To My Mother Who Is In Assisted Living..she Is 97. I Think I Need To Give Her Another Dog But Am Unsure Now If I Should Get A Puppy Or A Dog. My 2 Dogs Are Female Yorkies And They Just Love Each Other So Much..they Kiss Each Other Constantly. I Am Just Not Sure What I Should Do ...I Loved The Little Dog So Much And My Mother Is Distressed Without It and at 97 I Hate To See her cry and be unhppy. I Want To Do What Is Good For My Mother, My Family And The Little Dog. I Also Have A Begal Cat Who Is Extremely Frisky And Could Scare A Little Puppy..any Ideas?

patty58 · 02-13-2008, 07:21 PM

Welcome to YT. I would think an older dog would be better. At 97, she may not be able to potty train, etc..a new puppy. good luck.

gaylehope · 02-13-2008, 07:57 PM

The puppy/dog would live with me and the other 2 Yorkies as did "Baby". My mother is in assisted living ...the puppy/dog would just visit her. I am worried about bringing a new puppy/dog into the my house with a 10 yer old and a five year old Yorkie both female and that darn bengal cat who is very frisky

luckylady · 02-14-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gaylehope

I Just Lost A Little Yorkie To A Terrible Accident Last Week. I Have 2 Other Yorkies But They Are Bigger About 10 Lbs Each. "Baby" Was About 3.5 Pounds. She Belonged To My Mother Who Is In Assisted Living..she Is 97. I Think I Need To Give Her Another Dog But Am Unsure Now If I Should Get A Puppy Or A Dog. My 2 Dogs Are Female Yorkies And They Just Love Each Other So Much..they Kiss Each Other Constantly. I Am Just Not Sure What I Should Do ...I Loved The Little Dog So Much And My Mother Is Distressed Without It and at 97 I Hate To See her cry and be unhppy. I Want To Do What Is Good For My Mother, My Family And The Little Dog. I Also Have A Begal Cat Who Is Extremely Frisky And Could Scare A Little Puppy..any Ideas?

Hello and welcome to Yorkie Talk. I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Did your mother have the little one for a long time?
I guess I wonder, at 97 and in assisted living, does your mother really need another dog of her own, or wouldn't visits from yourself and your other two yorkies be enough once the initial shock of losing this one has lessened a little. Maybe you could check with her assisted living caregivers and see what they think would be best.
I do agree with patty58 in that an older more settled dog would be better for an older person. A visit with a super active puppy might be a bit to much for her to handle and/or hang on to,whereas an adult dog would be more apt to be happy to sit quietly with her on her lap. Whatever the case, I wish you and your mother the best and send (((hugs))) to both of you for your recent loss.

gaylehope · 02-15-2008, 04:50 PM

My mother had "Baby" for almost 11 years. I bought her the dog for company after my father died. She was a show dog but got car sick so the breeder sold her to me when she was about 1 year old. She lived with me the last 2 years ...since my mother had to go to assisted living. I miss her terribly and I can't stand to see my elderly mother cry for her dog. It is a triple loss, the dog my mother and my grief. I have 2 other Yorkies but "Baby" never let me out of her sight. She was always on my lap or in a bed near my desk in my office...she did not care where I was or where I was going as long as she got to go along. I am devastated.

Bizzymammabee · 02-15-2008, 05:09 PM

In light of the fact that the pup would be living with you then I suggest maybe you work with just taking your girls to visit her unless you want to really have a new dog for yourself.

luckylady · 02-16-2008, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gaylehope

My mother had "Baby" for almost 11 years. I bought her the dog for company after my father died. She was a show dog but got car sick so the breeder sold her to me when she was about 1 year old. She lived with me the last 2 years ...since my mother had to go to assisted living. I miss her terribly and I can't stand to see my elderly mother cry for her dog. It is a triple loss, the dog my mother and my grief. I have 2 other Yorkies but "Baby" never let me out of her sight. She was always on my lap or in a bed near my desk in my office...she did not care where I was or where I was going as long as she got to go along. I am devastated.

Oh hun, sounds like you are missing "Baby" just as much or more than your mother is. I am truely sorry for the pain you are going through with everything. It will take some time for both of you to adjust to losing little "Baby"; maybe a little extra attention to and from your other two yorkies and extra/more frequtent visits to your mother will benefit everyone in easing the pain. As hard as it is to see your mother cry, it is good in a sense that she is able to release and express her saddness which I would think will help in the healing process. (((Hugs again))) to both of you.

yorkiesmiles · 02-21-2008, 10:47 AM

Welcome to YT! Have you decided how to proceed? Have you checked out Hearts United for Animals there in Nebraska? Einstein looks like a great little guy - here's a link to him http://www.hua.org/Dogs-For-Adoption/Einstein.html

gaylehope · 02-26-2008, 06:02 PM

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Oh hun, sounds like you are missing "Baby" just as much or more than your mother is. I am truely sorry for the pain you are going through with everything. It will take some time for both of you to adjust to losing little "Baby"; maybe a little extra attention to and from your other two yorkies and extra/more frequtent visits to your mother will benefit everyone in easing the pain. As hard as it is to see your mother cry, it is good in a sense that she is able to release and express her saddness which I would think will help in the healing process. (((Hugs again))) to both of you.

Thank you so much. I have been finding comfort in the other dogs...they miss her too. I will see my mother tomorrow and will see if she wants another dog. I also am baby sitting a friends 4 month old puppy this weekend so will see how that goes. I have had probably 10 yorkies in my life time. One did die of a congenital disorder at 3 years old about 15 years ago but this is the first time I have lost a dog to what I feel is my fault...I need to forgive myself

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 02-26-2008, 06:46 PM

Welcome to YT!! and i'm sorry to hear of your loss,, but sounds like you have your plate full already, ,with pets and your mom in assisted living at 97,,, If I were you , I'd just share the ones you already have with her,, and visit her more often,, Best Wishes!

LuvmyYorkies2 · 02-26-2008, 06:53 PM

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. If you really really rather get another dog, try a rescue or shelter. Good Luck and Best wishes to you and your mother..

xxmxaxrxyxx · 02-28-2008, 07:53 AM

welcome to YT...sorry about your loss..

daisy mae06 · 02-28-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gaylehope

Thank you so much. I have been finding comfort in the other dogs...they miss her too. I will see my mother tomorrow and will see if she wants another dog. I also am baby sitting a friends 4 month old puppy this weekend so will see how that goes. I have had probably 10 yorkies in my life time. One did die of a congenital disorder at 3 years old about 15 years ago but this is the first time I have lost a dog to what I feel is my fault...I need to forgive myself

Gayle,
Lucky Lady (Rose) Is right. I hope you find what you are loking for I still have not heard from my friend but she may be Out of town.

Maybe when It warms out there we can all get togeter for a meet up. Rose also lives close to you and I

gaylehope · 02-28-2008, 11:04 AM

Thank you for your kind words. I am feeling better and the other dogs are not looking for her too much anymore...just once in a while. I hope to find a small female to bring into our home I think it will help us all especially my mother and me. If you hear of a small female let me know and again thank you

02-13-2008, 07:02 PM	#1
gaylehope YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8	lOOKING FOR LOVE I Just Lost A Little Yorkie To A Terrible Accident Last Week. I Have 2 Other Yorkies But They Are Bigger About 10 Lbs Each. "Baby" Was About 3.5 Pounds. She Belonged To My Mother Who Is In Assisted Living..she Is 97. I Think I Need To Give Her Another Dog But Am Unsure Now If I Should Get A Puppy Or A Dog. My 2 Dogs Are Female Yorkies And They Just Love Each Other So Much..they Kiss Each Other Constantly. I Am Just Not Sure What I Should Do ...I Loved The Little Dog So Much And My Mother Is Distressed Without It and at 97 I Hate To See her cry and be unhppy. I Want To Do What Is Good For My Mother, My Family And The Little Dog. I Also Have A Begal Cat Who Is Extremely Frisky And Could Scare A Little Puppy..any Ideas? Last edited by gaylehope; 02-13-2008 at 07:05 PM.

02-13-2008, 07:21 PM	#2
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Welcome to YT. I would think an older dog would be better. At 97, she may not be able to potty train, etc..a new puppy. good luck. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

02-13-2008, 07:57 PM	#3
gaylehope YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8	Thanks for your reply The puppy/dog would live with me and the other 2 Yorkies as did "Baby". My mother is in assisted living ...the puppy/dog would just visit her. I am worried about bringing a new puppy/dog into the my house with a 10 yer old and a five year old Yorkie both female and that darn bengal cat who is very frisky

02-15-2008, 05:09 PM	#6
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	In light of the fact that the pup would be living with you then I suggest maybe you work with just taking your girls to visit her unless you want to really have a new dog for yourself. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

02-21-2008, 10:47 AM	#8
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Welcome to YT! Have you decided how to proceed? Have you checked out Hearts United for Animals there in Nebraska? Einstein looks like a great little guy - here's a link to him http://www.hua.org/Dogs-For-Adoption/Einstein.html __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-15-2008, 04:50 PM	#5
gaylehope YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8	My mother had "Baby" for almost 11 years. I bought her the dog for company after my father died. She was a show dog but got car sick so the breeder sold her to me when she was about 1 year old. She lived with me the last 2 years ...since my mother had to go to assisted living. I miss her terribly and I can't stand to see my elderly mother cry for her dog. It is a triple loss, the dog my mother and my grief. I have 2 other Yorkies but "Baby" never let me out of her sight. She was always on my lap or in a bed near my desk in my office...she did not care where I was or where I was going as long as she got to go along. I am devastated.

02-26-2008, 06:46 PM	#10
Yorkie Luv of 3 Ayla now makes it 4!!! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana(home) & Texas(work) Posts: 1,711	Welcome to YT!! and i'm sorry to hear of your loss,, but sounds like you have your plate full already, ,with pets and your mom in assisted living at 97,,, If I were you , I'd just share the ones you already have with her,, and visit her more often,, Best Wishes! __________________ Cricket~Proud Petite Pup! Daisy~Proud TeaPot!! & Trixie ~Texas Girl & Ayla~Cherokee Baby! Yorkies!!! What's Not to Love!

02-26-2008, 06:53 PM	#11
LuvmyYorkies2 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,739	I'm sorry to hear of your loss. If you really really rather get another dog, try a rescue or shelter. Good Luck and Best wishes to you and your mother.. __________________ Yolanda I Love My Girls Diva & Foxxy & Lexi Last edited by LuvmyYorkies2; 02-26-2008 at 06:54 PM.

02-28-2008, 07:53 AM	#12
xxmxaxrxyxx Missing Yoshi Everyday! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 15,110 Blog Entries: 3	welcome to YT...sorry about your loss.. __________________ Yoshi Mei Ling Ting Ting Ting Ki Sun Hye Yukio Kioshi

02-28-2008, 11:04 AM	#14
gaylehope YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8	Thank you for your kind words. I am feeling better and the other dogs are not looking for her too much anymore...just once in a while. I hope to find a small female to bring into our home I think it will help us all especially my mother and me. If you hear of a small female let me know and again thank you