BusterBrown, thank you for the heartfelt poem. I really appreciate everyone's thoughtful replies and prayers. I am grateful for the opportunity to open up and share my thoughts and feelings to the people from YT. It has helped me a lot. To know you guys understand and genuinely care. Thank you.

AmyD102, I am very sorry to hear about what happened to Kiwi. I know the sudden shock and disbelief. The pain that follows is very difficult. I miss him so much and I know you understand completely by your reply. Charlie also had a favorite ball that my daughter bought him for less than a dollar at petsmart. He LOVED it, he bit a hole in it so it didn't squeak anymore but he didn't care. We had just bought him a lot of new toys for his birthday and he still preferred that old worn out ball over them. I will be keeping that one forever too.

It's been a week today, since Charlie passed away. My heart is heavy and I miss him so much. The house is so quiet without him. Its not right...

Just read this thread. And my heart breaks for you and your family. RIP little Charlie. Hugs and prayers for comfort to you and your family.

Also, please go after the owners of the dog who did this. Sadly, they'll let any idiot be a dog owner.

I am heart broken for you and your family over the tragic loss of Charlie. I can't imagine the pain you feel. You are in my prayers.

My heart is breaking from reading about your post. Payslee, my yorkie who turned 2 on June 23 has a lot of the same characteristics as Charlie had. She kisses all the time, she falls asleep kissing us numerous times a day lol. As I read your post I imagined my little girl. She got really sick back in March and I thought we were going to lose her and I know how scared and heartbroken I was. Payslee has been through so much with me and as you mentioned that Charlie was like having a reminder that God was with you I feel the same way about Pays. Someone very close to me died back in July of 2009, she was basically like another mother to me I loved her so much and was with her all of the time when my mom worked. She got cancer and ended up dying in July, about 3 weeks after her birthday, which was on June 23( her last birthday was on the day that Payslee was born.) I didn't know this until after I had put a deposit on Payslee, and when I found out I just knew that she was meant for me and my family. Yorkies are a part of our families and are so easy to get attached to. I hurt so badly for you as I can only imagine what you are going through and I will be praying for you and you and your family.
Hugs and Licks from Me and Payslee
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I was looking back at what I wrote when I first shared what happened to Charlie and I feel bad for saying I didn't want that other dog to live. I was very angry, and was trying to be honest, but I regret saying that. It's the owners fault really. I have a question. How long should we wait to get another puppy? We all miss Charlie so much and know their will never be another one like him. My family and I want to get another puppy, but I don't know when we will be ready. I have read that people should wait a few months or longer before getting another pet after losing one. That waiting until you are no longer grieving is the thing to do. Then again, I've also read about people getting puppies as early as a week after, and that the new puppy helped them through the tough time. I don't see us waiting several months or even years to get another one. I also don't want to do the wrong thing in getting a pet before we are ready. How do you know when the time is right? When is the right time for that matter? I don't want to do the wrong thing.

You need to take the time that you feel necessary...When I lost my Cammie, I'll admit that I wanted another puppy asap, when I only actually just wanted Cammie back. And I knew that when I accepted that she was gone, not coming back, and that I gave her the best life that I could possibly give is when we decided to look.

There's no shame in you to start browsing, but remember a new puppy won't replace Charlie. However, when you do get a new dog, a flood of memories will start coming back and you need to mentally be prepared for that.

P.s. We lost Cammie in January 18th 2008 (a week before my birthday). We brought Maizey home in May. A new pup will heal your heart, but may break it as well with memories of Charlie, are you ready for that?

I do not think there is any wrong time frame to getting a new puppy. You would not be dishonoring Charlie if you got a new puppy but adding a new being to love and be loved by. As long a you realize they new puppy may not have the same temperament as Charlie so you will not be disappointed and perhaps feel less attached to the new puppy then I say start looking for breeder now. I truly believe God will let you know when it is the right time/right puppy. When you describe playing with Charlie he reminds me of Buster. I understand what you meant about not wanting the other dog to live. That was based on anger, sadness, and the pain over the loss of Charlie and no one could fault you for those feelings. I hope you find a wonderful puppy to fill the void left by the passing of Charlie. Charlies' love for you was unconditional and he would understand.

Your story breaks my heart :( I am very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family :hearts33:

I, too, am sitting here crying for you. I cant imagine the pain you are in. I am so very sorry for you and your family. R I P little Charlie.

im sorry to hear what happend to your yorkie the same thing happend to mine ollie was a toy yorkie 6 years old i was pet sitting a husky i put the husky in a large crate so i could clean up the house then ollie was walking around the house some how the husky grabbed ollie while she was in the crate my daughter screamed i went to look and the husky had ollies whole head in her mouth i was able to get him out but she bit off his eyes his neck i took him to the vet he said the husky bit an important part of his back so we will not walk and he lost his eye site they said if they continue he will suffer alot so i was put in the position of choosing if i let him live he will suffer or put him to sleep i loved my dog so much and i didnt want to see him suffer so he was put too sleep he was such a great dog it may not of hurt me if he died by being sick or because he was old but the fact that he died because of a husky is what upsets me me and my whole family cried for weeks

I am sorry.

I am so sorry for your loss! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!

Taryn0405, I am so sorry for your loss of Camie. God truly blesses us with our pets, to love and be loved. They become such a huge part of our lives. They are members of our family.

Drkprincess13, when I read your reply my heart was racing as I can\'t help but remember Charlies attack. I am very sorry for what happened to Ollie. I can\'t tell you how much I understand. Especially when you said it may not have hurt so much if he died of old age or sickness. I know I still would have been devastated to lose Charlie even if he was an old puppy or sick, but to know he died in such a violent way intensifies the pain. I have lost pets in the past but never this way. I know you loved Ollie deeply and made the best decision you could for him not to suffer anymore.

Chels, I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. Payslee truly is a precious gift from God to you. It really is amazing how our puppies are a perfect fit for us. Precious gifts from God...