I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

This is my nightmare too. We have coyotes and foxes around our house, and it would just kill me if something like that happened. I'm so sorry for your loss! There is not a thing you could do though! Those coyotes are getting so brave and they are just so sneaky quick!

I'm so sorry for you! I can't think of a thing that would help except to tell you it was fast and Koda probably didn't even know what happened.

I'm so sorry.

OMG,, I can't even begin to imagine how your are feeling, the loss is unimaginable, yet to have to witness it ... Im feel so bad for you, But I do love the way a big man as you say,, can be madly in love with a little 5lb lovebug! You are in my thoughts and prayers,,let us know how you are doing.

What a tragic tragic loss!! I can not imagine the pain you must be feeling. And to lose your Koda in such a violent horrid way...I am just at a loss for words!!! Try to be strong Brett!!!

So sorry for you
 

Only having Dayzee for 10 days now, (with 2 other family dogs), I would be so crushed if something were too happen to any of them. I hope you have some peace in your heart and are able to find another puppy to fill the empty place in your life and heart.

oh man, i am so sorry for the loss of your baby... im in tears thinking about the pain you must be going through... i will pray for you and will certainly be in my thoughts.. take care of yourself.

This is so scary. We have coyotes and foxes, too. I thought if I had Susan on a leasch beside me and I had a flashlight that my presence and the light would keep the animals away. I guess not necessarily. This is really, really bad. Brett, I'm so sorry this happened to your Koda. There wasn't anything you could have done.

So sorry for your loss.... can't even imagine that happening..... I never knew coyotes were so brave with people around.... I live out in the boonies and there are coyotes and bobcats around... I never had a problem... but will keep a closer lookout from now on.

Welcome to YT... so sorry you had to post about your loss .... hopefully things will get better soon......

Brett, your in my prayers. I wouldnt know what to do. I can only say that time heals all.

Brett, I am at a total loss for words. I can not imagine what you are going through. Those little "fur balls" are like our children. The love that you feel for your little Koda, I do understand. I am in tears for you as I am writing this. I also live in your area. I am familiar with Beverly Hills. I would never expect a coyote to even be in that area. Just know that she is no longer scared. She is in a happy place now and she lived a happy life with you before. I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how it feels to lose you baby. I lost mine Oscar a couple of weeks ago and still hurts so bad. I know that no words will make you feel better righ now, but I will be praying for you because I know how painful it is.

Koda in the Clouds
 

To My Koda in the clouds
I wake up every morning and wish to see the view, All the clouds in heaves, was waiting there for you. The smile that perched my lips. The tears that fill my eyes. Are all because I see my Koda in the sky. Koda I can see your face and I look into your eyes, Some people dont believe it, But Angels never lie. Each time I look into the sky. I search and hope to find a reminder of you. I know you dont mind. It makes me sad that we didnt have more time. For you was the best dog and dear Koda you was mine. You left me with memories that are so dear to me. You gave me all the love you had and left me quietly. I didnt get to say good bye, But you know I was there, Our hearts were bound together forever Koda Dear. Koda in the clouds each time I raise my eyes, I hope to see youe loving face, That fills my heart with pride. Your bright eyes are smiling as you look down at me. and I hear your loving barks as you speak quietly. I love you Koda ..Love Brett



Hey Brett, Im right beside you dear. Wipe those tears away, Keep that twinkle in your eye, Thats where I want it to stay. I know some day youll be with me. and I just want to say. I love you Brett and I know you loved me. Love your Koda in the sky.

Brett, I can't even imagine what you are going thru! I'm praying for you!

I live in the high desert in NM and the coyotes are everywhere! A friend heard a noise and went outback and 3 were in her back yard trying to get into her ducks cage. This is over 6' stone walls.

The night before last the howling kept waking up Mia and Max and they were both terrified. Then last night I went to potty them about 3 a.m. and saw a couple down the street about 3 houses. Needless to say we came in and pottied on the pads.

My kids were out playing paintball in the arroyo last summer and 1 walked right up w/in about 3' of them. A few weeks ago there was on on the soccer fields with people walking the track around it - he was drinking from a sprinkler. It is very frightening.

At least we don't have the bears and wild cats (mountain lions) like they have nearer the mountain. And I'm in a metro area, too!

Poor you and Koda. Just spread the word to all you know about the dangers and maybe your experience can save another. It won't bring Koda back, but can maybe bring some good from this tragedy.

so so sorry
 

oh boy this is hard. I am so sorry for your loss. I don't think I could handle that if it were Starsky. I know they are the love of your life and you want nothing to harm them. I have taken Starsky for walks just in the neighborhood, but we do have open spaces around our housing development with Coyotes, foxes, racoons and porupines! I feel sorry for you and all your pain, but I want you to know that this has really help me be more aware of my surroundings and the danger Starsky could be in. My prayers are with you has you heal through this. I lost a dog almost a year ago and it was due to old age. I know something tragic like this is worse. I lost my dad tragically and I know how that feels. Take care, and we are here to support you.

I am so sorry for your loss. I cried when I read your thread as I also lost my baby to an unfortunate accident which i relive in my mind practically every day. The pain does get easier in time and I replaced my baby with another almost immediately. It helped keep my mind occupied with puppy training, etc. I am now a very paranoid mother. I worry about everything, because I know what could happen to these small babies. Trust me, there will be better days ahead.

Brett,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts & prayers.

My husband and I just read your posting and we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We also live in Calif. and know the danger of cyotes but that is so unusual in Beverly Hills. We are so so sorry. We lost our precious yorkie Nov. 5th. blessed having her for ten and half years, she was our baby. I do believe that God has a special place for all our precious pets and that your baby is now with our Cassie and others. We pray for all who are going through what you and we are at this time, God knows our hearts and He will sustain us and get us through times such as these. God Bless You and comfort you. Patti and Jack

you poor thing...I am so so so sorry that happened. i couldnt even imagine that. I guess there really was nothing that you could do for her.....my prayers go out to you.

Brett,

Hardly a day goes by that I dont say a prayer for you. My little monkey is my best friend, and to have him taken away in such tragic fashion would be devistating. How are you holding up? Have you thought of adding to your family in Kodas memory?

OMG I am so sorry for your loss. I can't put in words what you must be feeling.

I am so sorry for your loss.
I cried when i read yor post, thinking of my little one.
I cannot imagine how awful that would be-I have heard of the coyotes and pets in CA, but never realized how brazen they are.
Try and take comfort in knowing that she knew how much you loved her.

Im sorry for your loss :(

Brett, I too am very sorry and hopefully everything will settle with time even if it might seem that way now. But thank you for telling us this story. It reminds us how careful we all have to be.
We were playing outside the house today and the little one was running through some bushes and out of sight a couple of times. After about 10 min we decided to go for a walk down the road towards the woods. As we walked about 1000 feet down the road something ran accross the road. When we got closer we realized it was a decent sized wolf looking straight at us. We got a little freaked out and decided not to make it uncomfortable and left the area. But this is another example of being conscious of your surroundings. Be careful out there!

I am so sorry to hear about your loss, relive all your good moments, over and over. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I am so sorry for what you have seen ,,and experianced ,may your heart be eased and your love of Koda never be far .

Brett, i am so sorry for the loss of your baby.. That had to be horrible.. i could never imagine having to go through that.. I know how hard it is to lose a pet but know she is waiting for you.. I felt that way when Mocha died.. I am 25 so if I live to be 80 thats like 60 years or something!! Good luck

I am so sorry for the loss of your baby. I\'ve read this post a few times now, and everytime it brings tears to my eyes. My little one is almost 2.5 now and I cant imagine how painful it must be to loose a baby in such a horrible way. You and your baby are in our thoughts.

i am so sorry for the loss of your baby, you are very strong to share your story, your pup is watching over you in heavon!

Another sad Yorkie story
 

We had 3 yorkies. Mickey was our little man of 5 years & was 5 lbs, then we had recently purchased our little Gizmo who had just turned 1 year old and weighed 2 lbs. Then we had our little Cindy girl who was about 1 1/2 yrs old at the time, weighing about 4 lbs. One evening I came home from work & like I did every evening that I came home, I let my little babies out to do their little doggy deeds. We lived outside of city limits in a surburb type area on 1 1/2 acres of open land. Never did we leave the little dogs outside at any time by theirselves. The little dogs lit out in the yard, and Gizmo and Cindy ran to the huge cedar tree they always ran to every evening...as my older dog sorta sauntered a small distance away from them veering to some pine trees. The 2 at the cedar tree started barking hysterically, then I saw my Mickey dog running in their direction. As I was walking to the cedar tree to where they were, I heard a young neighbor child hollering as if she was hollering at their dog, which they always had tied up in their yard, part pit bull and boxer. As I neared the tree, my Mickey dog had already arrived and so had the big dog, of which I couldn\'t see for the big bushy cedar tree. I was within 3-4 feet of snatching up my Mickey dog before that dog, literally, clamped his mouth on my babies back, shook him in the air and took off running with him. I lost it. I was screaming, so was the little girl of about 9 or 10 years old. I didn\'t know what I was gonna do chasing that dog to get my little dog back. He could had easily turned on me, but I never thought about that. I chased that dog, about 2 blocks. The mother of the little girl had come out and also set chase to the dog. When it finally dropped my precious little boy, I picked him up with his hide laid back and he made one last long sigh in my arms. Blood dripping down my arms, my lungs feeling like they were gonna burst, chest hurting and legs feeling so heavy I didn\'t feel like I was gonna make it make to my yard. The big dog passed me up like a train and headed back to my yard with my other 2 babies aloose. I hollered at the little girl to please get her dog and tie it up or get my babies and put them in my house. My husband is a daytime sleeper & was asleep on our couch. She did manage to get my little girl dog inside my house and holler at my husband. He came out as I entered our yard wailing like a banshee carrying our little dead Mickey..only to see the big dog grab my little girl dog up in his mouth. She is a scrapper and fought like like a little tiger. I just knew all 3 of my babies were gonna be dead and I was helpless. That dog was killing them like chickens. I hit the ground in hysterics and then my husband came to me carrying our little tiny Gizmo...skin ripped, blood everywhere and dead. In a matter of 5 minutes or less, 2 of our little buddies were dead. It took awhile to find Cindy girl. When we did she did make it in our house and was hid fast tight under our bed. I literally had to pull her out from under the bed she was so distraught. She had skin scratches on her belly and some puncture wounds on her back, but she lived. To this day she is very nervous around dogs and will bark her head off at them...she didn\'t use to bark like that before this happened. This event causes knots in mine & my husbands stomachs every time we relive that incident. So needless for this to have happened...stupidity on my part. But this was something we did every evening. We both bawled all weekend when that happened. We had to bury our babies and that was about more than we could handle. I tried to comfort my husband by telling him, they were just dogs, and not human children. I didn\'t actually believe this either but he had a way of putting it..."they bled red blood the same as me & they breathe the same air that I do"... I understood only too well. We miss those little guys soooo baaaad!! We have another little boy dog that is now going on 2 yrs. old and weighs between 4-5 lbs...he and Cindy have had a litter of pups together and in the making of another litter-to-be. We love him too, but as all yorkie lovers knows, they each have their own personality & are so different in so many ways. As with children, it would not matter if you had 16 more yorkies after the one you lost, not a single one would ever replace the ones you lost. It is a killer! It still hurts so bad...to us both!