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Wow, we're just totally overwhelmed by the support and love of everyone here. The kind words, stories, poems and the support is simply amazing. We have been giving Yoda extra lovin' and kisses and we're sure he misses his little stinker of a brother terribly, as we do. We're sure Winky has been making awesome new friends (with lots of your loved family members who have passed). and he probably is going wild playing and running around and having fun, which was his mission in life!

I really do feel bad if his passing has made anyone cry, he really wants ALL of us to smile and enjoy the day, love our family, and remember the good times!

This thread has been incredibly therapeutic for us, even if many of the kind words in the posts make me tear up and break down. I know lots of people have gone through losses of pets and family before, but there's just something so special about being a Yorkie parent that I think most non-Yorkie parents don't understand... There's just been this emptiness in the pit of my stomach and it just hurts so much. Thank you for listening...

We also got a few Rainbow Bridge books:

Amazon.com: The Legend of Rainbow Bridge...
Amazon.com: The Rainbow Bridge: Pet Loss Is...
The first one is a cute illustrated book more geared towards children, it's pretty darn cute, just like our little guy...

We have found that looking at pictures and videos of Winky do help, a bit at least... We're very fortunate we were able to take a lot the past few weeks...

Here's Winky, after we just moved into our new home last year... He was shaved down for the summer, so he was as light and fast as possible! :winky:

Winky got to see Mommy and Daddy get through schooling, got to see us at our best, and he got to see us all of us succeed, him included of course! The absolute BEST Daddy licker ever (equal with his mentor Yoda of course)! Heheheheh...

fasteddie,I'm so sorry your time with Winky was shorter than you may have hoped to have with him. He certainly was blessed to have had such a loving and caring household to spend his time on earth with. All of our furbabies have a way of becoming a full fledged member of our family.The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. I hope all your memories of Winky bring smiles...Until you meet again.

fasteddie, I really want to express my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I feel really sad hearing this news. Rest in Peace, Winky. :love:

I wanted to add my condolences for you on Winky's passing. I don't make it in to YT often, but happened to be on when the precious angel appeared at the top of the page. I sought out the threads and just finished reading them today...I am so sorry this has happened to your family. :( I've only had my Jenna for a year and a half (she's almost four) and I couldn't imagine losing her at such a young age. :(

Even though we know our furry children are made whole again across the Rainbow, it is still so difficult to let them go. For whatever reason God chose to ask to send Winky home, may He in His immeasurable Kindness & Mercy place His Loving Hands on your grieving hearts and give you His Peace and Comfort.

I loved the book "Angel Dogs" by Allen & Linda Anderson when my MacKenzie Husky passed in March 2010. We had to make that painful decision for him also and it seemed so unfair and final. Stories in this book helped remind me, and to keep my eyes open, for the signs that he was still with me. I loved him so much and I knew he loved me and nothing can separate that love. Even now when I take Jenna out into our freezing dark nights up here, I often whisper to Shadow to walk with us, and I can feel him at my side and almost hear his giant feet padding softly in front of us, taking point as he always did.
Lots of cookies and tossed toys for Winky to fetch now and the Father who loves us all to care for him until you meet again.
Please do keep his picture in the header when Yoda's returns. It is a lovely tribute and such a great reminder that all dogs are angels. :)
Big ((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))) from Jenna and me.
Mary

I am so sorry for your loss. Thankful though that Winky had such a great, loving life with you! May he RIP!

i am just seeing this now. Me, Dex and Pep send our sympathies! the photos and stories of winky made us sad, but also put a smile on our face for the wonderful life that he lived. it's true that there is something special about being a yorkie parent. we send all our love for you and your family through this difficult time.

I am so very sorry for your loss... rip winky

RIP Winky!

R.I.P. Winky......:rose::rose::rose::rose:

I was here when Winky came into your lives and here to read with sadness of his passing.

I am so very sorry and understand the pain completely. It leaves a big hole in your heart.

RIP Winky. Hope Trace met up with you at the rainbow bridge.

RIP little man

shocked to see this...so sorry for your loss, we will miss you Winky

Rest In Peace Winky
 

Sad to read that Winky has gone to the Rainbow Bridge.
I came across the below poem on the Mystic Moon Yorkie's website Yorkieviews and got their ok to use it.
It is a sweet and beautiful reminder of just how short of a time our pups are with us.

Bob