[QUOTE=missgin;2019339]Nala passed away 4/23/08, it's been a little over a month. Before I used to just cry. I know it's silly, I've only had her for less than two weeks..but I was so happy to have her in my life. I'm alright now, but I'll never forget her. She'll always be my first puppy. I've been talking to breeders and searching for the right puppy.


I'm sorry about your Nala. PLEASE DO NOT BUY FROM A PETSTORE OR A BROKER. They get their dogs from Puppy mills. Puppy mills are commercial breeders that breed upward sometimes of 500 dogs and they all live in little wire cages. They are not vetted and are often very ill as is the puppies they produce (Example your Nala). These adult dogs live terrible lives with no contact, never getting out of their tiny wire cages, no vetting, no clean water and barely enough food to sustain. Try Petfinder.com: Adopt a pet and help an animal shelter rescue a puppy or kitten. and think about adopting. You can get a pup from rescue in most cases for around $400 and that will include the spay / neuter, shots and vetting. You can also try a yorkie rescue. If you are set on going to a breeder please check them out thoroughly. Make sure the house is clean, the parents can be seen and are cared for. Ask for references etc. AND DO NOT BUY OFF THE INTERNET. You can probably find a nice Yorkie here on YT. Ask around though and make sure that who you are dealing with is reputable. Best of luck to you. Elaine

I am so sorry for your loss. Many of us on this forum have furbabies from not such good places. Mine come from a puppymill, two from byb, and another is from a rescue. None of us knew better. I know better now, but I still have my darlings that I will do anything for even if they are not perfect. After your heart is healed you will run across another little Yorkie that will melt your heart. Then you will know it is time. Some members get another Yorkie quite soon after their loss and they say it helps them think about something else. Others have to wait until the pain isn't quite as sharp. You will have to figure out what is right for you. Love and hugs.

im so so sorry for your loss,, what a beautiful little angel she was..
im tearing up as i write this... take care sweetie, and know we are all
here for you.. god bless

I am so sorry for your loss. Hot Rod was from a pet store also before we knew better. I too worried about him and researched and found where he came from and read about the place he was born. Fortunately, the last 3 checkup reports on the "kennel" did not show deplorable conditions (I'd like to really believe they are true).

I wish you all the best in finding a healthy baby when you are ready.

I am so sorry for your loss of your precious baby . I am glad you have educated yourself on the breed and breeders . You will find great breeders on this forum and hopefully you will find a yorkie which will be with you for a long time .

Gin, I'm so very sorry your first puppy turned into such heartbreak. Nala was a beautiful little yorkie. It lightens my heart that she had you for a short time to show her the love she deserved. I hope your heart heals and you are able to try again with another yorkie and a healthy one. My heart goes out to you.

I am so very sorry for your loss :(

so sad:( sorry about your loss. dont worry you will know when the right breeder and baby come your way:)