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05-01-2012, 04:21 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA
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| My Brand New Yorkie Puppy... Gone :'( Good Afternoon, I'd first like to offer my condolences to everyone experiencing the loss of a beloved pet, I truly understand. I'd had my Yorkie less than two weeks and he was not quite 3 months old. I purchased him from a reputable breeder in Utah and he was shipped to me in California on a very long flight. After I did what I thought was a tremendous amount of research to understand what to look for in a quality breeder, I am comfortable that this is indeed the case and do not at all fault the breeder for my puppy, Winston's passing. Instead, I can't help to feel that I dropped the ball somewhere and his death was the result of my ignorance. When I picked Winston up from the airport after a flight of almost 8 hours (for whatever reason the breeder did not send him on a direct flight and there was a layover), I was excited and nervous to finally see him. He looked so tired and scared and it was clear he'd gotten sick in his crate. I cradled him on the drive home and stayed up all night to make sure he ate, drank and used the bathroom. The next day he seemed better as he tried to familiarize himself w/his new home and adjust to life away from his mom. The following day I took him to my vet where he weighed in at 1 1/2 pounds and was given a clean bill of health along with a distemper shot. I began the process of attempting to potty train and tried three different types of food since he'd eat, then not, then eat, then not. I read and understood about hypoglycemia and had everything necessary in the event that should arise. Winston was never left alone but still seemed to be good one day and somewhat listless the next. I was careful not to take him outside because he had not gotten all his shots yet and he was still so young. While I'd never posted until now, I was constantly on YT learning everything I needed to know to make certain he was happy, healthy and safe. But somewhere I dropped the ball because just 10 days after receiving the joy of my life, he was gone. I woke up early to go do laundry and left Winston sleeping (at least I thought he was sleeping) w/my 23-year old daughter who also adored him. I returned a couple hours later and both were still asleep as I put laundry away. I then left to run a few errands and returned and asked my daughter where Winston was, she said he was still in his crate asleep and that she had just woke up herself, said she was concerned because it was already late morning and he'd not made a peep (typically he'd whine when he was ready to go potty in the morning). When we went to get him from his crate he was completely limp and his breathing was very shallow (mind you the night before was one of his better nights and he'd been just fine - Eating, playing, running around). I immediately thought he was in a hypoglycemic coma and rushed him to the vet but he didn't make it there and passed away in the car, there was nothing the vet could do. My heart is broken and the guilt is overwhelming. I've had dogs (including another Yorkie before) w/out a single incident of any kind. However, this was my first time having a puppy this small (teacup). I instantly fell in love w/the photo of him on the website and I'm still in love w/him to this day. I just wish I'd done more or knew more or had stayed up longer or whatever was necessary to save him... I'm crushed and the pain is like losing a child, my prayer is that my heart will eventually mend but for now I only grieve. My apologies for my lack of brevity and I will always be grateful for this forum. All the best to each of you Yorkie lovers. Traci~~~ |
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05-01-2012, 06:33 PM | #2 |
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| Traci, My heart breaks for you... RIP Sweet little Winston
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05-01-2012, 06:52 PM | #3 |
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| I am so very sorry for your lost of Winston. RIP peace Winston.
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05-01-2012, 07:15 PM | #4 |
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| I'm sorry for your loss. I too had my baby shipped to me. At 12 months he was sturdier, but he did not handle the flight very well. (5 hours) It breaks my heart to read your baby was not even 12 weeks (3 months) old. Such a tragedy.
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05-01-2012, 07:37 PM | #5 |
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| I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP Winston.
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05-01-2012, 07:37 PM | #6 |
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| I am so sorry for your loss... RIP Winston
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05-01-2012, 07:41 PM | #7 |
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| I am so sorry
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05-01-2012, 08:54 PM | #9 |
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| I'm very sorry for your loss, but a "reputable breeder" would not have shipped a not yet 10 week old on an 8 hour flight. You need to contact your breeder. What were the terms of the contract?
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05-01-2012, 09:11 PM | #10 |
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| Traci, I am so sorry for your devastating loss. Rest in peace little Winston. I agree with Priscilla that a reputable breeder would not have put such a tiny puppy through a flight like that. If you decide to open your heart to another puppy, the best thing to do is to hire a human escort to watch over the puppy in the airplane cabin and during layovers. Or you could fly to the breeder's state and pick up the puppy yourself. I also recommend bringing the puppy home at 12 weeks of age. A couple of weeks can make a big difference. I am very sorry for you and your daughter.
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05-02-2012, 12:53 AM | #11 |
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| I am so very sorry for your loss. In time, your heart will heal. It sounds like Winston was a very special little boy to have filled your heart with so much love. Rest in peace, sweet angel.
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05-02-2012, 01:31 AM | #12 |
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| So sorry for for your loss. Rest In Peace Winston. |
05-02-2012, 04:11 AM | #14 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member | Oh God...how awful for poor little Winston (& you too). RIP sweet boy. I've got to agree with others who've posted about how young he was. How sad...that "breeder" should know better.
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05-02-2012, 04:24 AM | #15 |
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| Traci, do not blame yourself for what has happened to little Winston. This puppy was brought into this world by a breeder that did not have the concern necessary for this baby's well being. No "reputable breeder" lets her babies go before 12 weeks of age. Those couple of weeks from 10 to 12, can make a huge difference in how that baby eventually turns out. Second, a "reputable breeder" would NEVER put a baby weighing less than 2 lbs on a flight, unattended, that stretched out to 8 hours long, with even one stop over. This baby clearly had hypoglycemia issues and these babies can not go an extended period of time without intake. The flight was too hard on the baby, this is something the BREEDER should have been aware of, and not put this baby in such a precarious position. Your heart is broken now, and we all understand that, but you can do this and get it right, with the help of someone that is more concerned about her baby and its' safety and health, than making the sale. You find a breeder that will NOT let a baby go before it is 12 weeks old at least, and you go pick it up! You can fly round trip on Southwest, plus a $75.00 charge for the baby, for usually less than it cost to ship a puppy by itself, and carry that baby in the cabin with you. You dont want to get a baby that weighs less than 4 lbs at 12 weeks of age....that size puppy will be sturdier and is better suited for you. Those tiny babies requier an experienced owner....a "responsible breeder" would NEVER let a tiny baby go to anyone that is not very experienced and knowledgable in the task of raising a tiny little baby....they are sooo fragile and delicate and require an experienced owner. You are NOT to blame for your little puppy's death. You were taken advantage of by a breeder that wanted to make a sale, rather than place one of her puppies in a home that was best suited for that baby. Shame on HER.....I am so sorry for the heartache you are going through right now..... |
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