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10-28-2009, 07:33 AM | #16 |
YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada
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| Sorry for your loss! Thank you for sharing your story with the public. True some healthy dogs have small puppy's, but also true that some "breeders" selectively breed to create, as you said "teacups". I wish everyone knew the possible hazards of tiny dogs.
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10-28-2009, 08:12 AM | #17 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire
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| I am so sorry for your loss. I, too, work for a newspaper and if you want to send me what you write I might be able to get it into our paper as well to help spread the word further. Again I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Gonzo sweet baby
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10-28-2009, 08:36 AM | #18 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England,UK
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| so sorry to hear your sad news..what a terrible shock for you. Take care of yourself,. sending hugs your way. |
10-28-2009, 09:01 AM | #19 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member | I'm so sorry for your loss. I truely believe Yorkies should be over 4 lbs full grown to make sure they are healthy. Too many little ones have problems. There are some that are OK but why take a chance on a broken heart. Everyone need to be aware of the down side to the tiny ones. I hope you can make a difference.
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10-28-2009, 09:12 AM | #20 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brunswick Maine
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| Sending prayers and hugs for you for your loss of Gonzo. Nothing can compare with the loss of a little love. I hope you are able to get your message out through your newspaper, so others will be aware of how fragile the tiny designer dogs are. Every time I read a post about the sadness of losing a tiny baby here, I am so grateful that my Baxter turned out to be a 9 lb teapot. Again prayers and big Hugs to you
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10-28-2009, 09:48 AM | #21 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Staten Island NY
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| So sorry I am so sorry for your loss I lost my little Theo the same way about 6 months ago. Theo was a year and 3 months. My heart still aches for him and I will never forget this pain. BUt Liver shunts are also prevelant in regular sized yorkies, but it is still the fault of the breeder. I wish you well.
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10-28-2009, 10:11 AM | #22 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Temple GA
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| First of all I want to say I'm sorry your heart is breaking. Your little man is now waiting at the Rainbow Bridge for you. Second, I really think the story is about the breeder that let this tiny puppy go home at 9-10 weeks old! I have had dams that still let their puppies nurse until over 12 weeks and if they want to I let them. Weaning is the hardest time for a breeder and the one you bought from handed that responsibility off to you and your Gonzo suffered the consequences. It would be during the weaning transition a reputable breeder would see symptoms of problems or at the very least allow them to get big enough for their little systems to be able to eat puppy food. If you focus on the size issue, you do a disservice to those healthy little yorkies that have no physical illnesses due to their size and the breeders that keep them until they are really ready to go. I have a 5 1/2 month old that is 2.9 lbs and very healthy. Her sire is 3.5 lbs, 10 1/2 yrs old and still excited and energetic to sire puppies. You wouldn't know he was older by how he acts and someone picked him up the other day and said wow, how much does this one weigh? 5 lbs? He's a solid little dog (the one in my avatar) and I describe his build like a tonka truck. The little girl I was just talking about has not had one problem but I've kept her longer to make sure of that. I am sure your heart is hurting and you want to lash out and bring justice and meaning to your loss but please take a moment to step back and see the whole picture. Sorry this is so long. |
10-28-2009, 10:14 AM | #23 |
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10-28-2009, 11:18 AM | #24 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Charlottesville, Va, USA
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| I'm so sorry.... my Oliver is only 3.2 lbs , he was the "runt" and I knew the consequences...I didn't believe he'd only be 3 lbs...I was fortunate that he is a healthy guy. I'm so sorry you are going through this..... |
10-28-2009, 11:28 AM | #25 |
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| Very sorry for your loss. May your precious Gonzo rest in peace.
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10-28-2009, 11:38 AM | #26 |
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| sorry for your loss |
10-28-2009, 03:33 PM | #27 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Victoria,BC,Canada
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| I'm so sorry for your Lost .. R.I.P Gonzo
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10-28-2009, 03:56 PM | #28 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida
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| Oh I am so heartbroken. I am truly sorry for your loss of little Gonzo. Even having him the short time you did, I know you were already in love with him. They seem to touch our hearts like that. May God watch over you in this difficult time. Darlene
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10-28-2009, 04:12 PM | #29 |
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| I am so terribly sorry for your loss. RIP little guy...
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10-28-2009, 04:51 PM | #30 | |
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| Quote: I am so so very very sorry for your loss, what a beautiful little boy, I was crying when I saw your tribute to him, I can see how much you love him. You will forever, I know it hurts right now, and it seems it will never ever get easier, but it does, little by little bit by bit. I am so sorry, we are all here to support you.
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