My darling is gone
 

I recently came across this site and it is such a joy to see that I'm not the only one who loves their yorkies so much. My darling baby girl, (12) Pixie, died in my arms two days ago. I am so devastated I just can't cope with it. I have a physical pain in my heart. She was everything to me. She had seen me through so many bad and sad days and never failed to cheer me up. I don't know how I'm going to cope without her. I have a lot of health problems and she was the only reason I got up in the morning. She was a part of every routine I have. And I didn't even realise until last week how sick she was.

On March 13th last, she vomited over three times and when I looked at her gums she was extremely pale and her heart was beating very slowly. I thought maybe she was going to have a heart attack, but then I assumed it was just the nausea she was feeling. But she came around from it and was lethargic but her colour returned. I took her to the vet and he said it was probably something she ate and gave her some antibiotic cover. She seemed to be coming back to herself the next few days but on the night of March 16 she had another episode and then began to cough and breathe heavily. I took her to the vet as soon as he opened and he said her heart was under pressure and gave her a diuretic and anti-inflammatory injection and told me to bring her back the next day. So I did. Saw the chief vet who said she had serious lung infection. My heart almost stopped when he said to prepare myself for the worst. He said it was most unusual for dogs to get lower respiratory infections so there must be an underlying cause. He gave her steroid and antibiotic injection for two days in a row. Her breathing continued to be laboured but her spirits were really high and I prayed she was getting better. On Friday night she was again in high spirits. She ate very well but was drinking a lot. I put her to bed around 1am and when I woke at 2.30am she had been sick in her bed and I just knew something was desperately wrong. I lifted her up, she made the most heart-breaking retching sound and went limp in my arms and died. She obviously had a heart attack. I began to wail. How could this happen so fast? I've never experienced something so heartbreaking in my life. I am so devestated. She never gave an indication she was unwell. The only thing she used to do was cough a little after she ate or drank water. I feel so guilty that I didn't notice before this and get her heart treated. The vet never mentioned that she might have heart trouble. How am I going to get through this? Has anybody ever had their beloved die of a heart attack? Are her symptoms familiar to anybody?

I am so sorry for this long post but I am going to burst if I can't get it out. Please help me.

I am so sorry for you loss...
 

I am so sorry for you loss...I don't know what I would do if my yorkie Mia died...

:rbyorkie: Rest In Peace little Pixie

Oh, Honey...I'm so sorry you lost your little Pixie. All of us here have known the sorrow of losing one of our babies. The grief seems unbearable at times. I know your little girl loved you very much and you did all that you could for her. Just remember her sweet kisses and that she wouldn't want her Mommy to be sad for too long. Hugs to you!

My heart is breaking for you right now. Sending warm healing wishes your way...:(

i am so sorry for your loss. it is always so very hard when we lose our little ones.

I am so sorrt for your losss ig your little one!I am sure after 12 yrs together- you miss her every min.
Prayers and Hugs for you!

I am so very sorry for your loss, it is so hard to get over losing a beloved pet. I know exactly what your going through. Our Lab/shepard mix had a stroke and our only option was to put him down. He was 14 years old and it happened overnight. That was almost 3 years ago and it does get easier.

Just remember you were holding Pixie and she died feeling your love.... Maybe she waited to say goodbye so when you picked her up the sound was her goodbye to you. :angelyork

Take comfort in knowing she will be waiting at Raindow Bridge for you.....:rbyorkie:

I am so sorry. I can feel your heartache. I felt this when I lost my Ginger who I had for 15 years. I hope you will feel some comfort in knowing that she surely KNEW how very much you loved her.
Bless you
Sonya

Sorry for your loss... :(

I dont know what to say, other then my heart is breaking for you, i am soo sorry:cry: i just hope you find a little comfort in knowing , some day you will be reunited again with your precious Baby. I am shure she knew how much you loved her ! Hugs RIP Sweet Angel !

It is so painful to say good-by to a beloved pet and my heart aches for you.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences and we are so sorry for your loss.
Hugs from all of us here.......:heart to

Ohh honey..my sincerest and most heart felt condolences on the passing of your baby. Please keep the good memories you accumulated during the years you shared with her and remember her that way. Know that you loved her and cherished her those years it helps to ease some of the pain. It's what gets me through the days since I lost my own baby on New Years Eve. I was abit unfortunate that I didn't have but one year with my baby ..but the memories we made are lasting. They are helping me heal.

Maggie. I am so very sorry. I know it is not consolation but she died in your arms and knew you loved her. At least you were with her and she was not alone at the vets. I lost my 10 year old Newman over the summer. He had cancer that had spread to his liver. He was my first Yorkie and I had to put him to sleep. Elaine

I am so sorry!
How heartbreaking for you!
At least she knew how much you loved her & she died knowing that you were there for her.

Sending Prayers & Angels to you!

I can't imaging how much your heart must be hurting. Your precious little Pixie had 12 wonderful years and for that you can be thankful. Sometimes the pain seem unbearable, but, in time, you will be able to think of her with a smile, not a tear. Sleep peacefully, Sweet, Baby Girl. Hugs and Prayers on their way to you.

Pixie
 

I am so sorry to read about Pixie. Your story is closely aligned to mine. Sophie was with me for 13 years, by my side through two ovarian cancer surgeries, hip replacement and many life changes. Always there, she was my constant.

Poor little Pixie's little heart just gave out and it sounds like she tried very hard to gain strength. As with Sophie, her little body was just tired and I helped her cross the bridge in January '07.

I am sending you a link that I received after Sophie's death because I was also devastated. It has been a year, and I still fall apart thinking about her.

Bless you and continue with Yorkie Talk because this forum helped me heal. Let us be your refuge.

Warmly, Deborah

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

Sorry for you loss

I'm so sorry to hear about your sudden loss of your Pixie girl. It's a hard thing to lose the unconditional love of a pet.

I lose my poodle boy a little more than a year ago. Fortunately I knew he was going to leave me and I got my Tinkerbelle to help him get through and me too.

My heart goes out to you. Please come and spend time with us. We'd love to help you through this hard time in your life.

I am so sorry for your loss. I know you loved Pixie dearly. I pray the heavy pain you have in your heart will heal. Pixie is not suffering now and you have many wonderful memories to cherish.

I am so sorry for your loss.

My heart is hurting for you - I am so sorry for your loss. Nothing we say can take away your pain, but please know you have friends here who deeply sympathize.

Please accept my condolences. My heart goes out to you. I am sending warm hugs and prayers your way to comfort you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Hugs,
Mary

Thank you all so much for your kind words and prayers. It does make me feel better that you all know exactly what I'm going through. Most people don't realise the real love you can have for a pet and the devastation you feel when they leave you. I still can't stop crying. I feel so empty and alone. I don't know if it will ever leave me. I miss her so much. I can't get the image of her dying out of my mind. Or how fast her lovely little body cooled down after she died. I stayed with her for 12 hours after she died. Just crying and telling her how much I loved her. Nor can I get the image of her lying in her grave without me. We never spent a night apart and now she's alone all the time. It's so hard, my heart is broken. Thank you all again. xx

I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how devestating the loss of a pet
can be. Only time will heal your broken heart. Pixie was lucky to be with
her Mommy when she passed. I am sure she felt loved and protected
in your arms. To be together for 12years is truly a blessing and just
think of all the wonderful memories the two of you have made together.
Please take care of yourself. Stay with us at least until you feel better.
You won't be lonely here, there is always someone to talk to.
R.I.P. baby Pixie:littleang

My heart is breaking for you. I cannot even imagine your pain. I pray that God will comfort you and someday you will be able to think of all the happy memories of your little Pixie! God bless you.

I'm sorry for your loss. Sending ((HUGS))

Geez I'm so sorry for your lose...but She's at rest now! And just think she gave you 12 wonderful years!! Hugs!

So very sorry :( ...

oh my god!, tears are just flowing down my face right this minute..
im so so sorry for your loss.. may god bless you and help you through this..
we are all here for you.. hugs to you sweetie pie...