I am sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you. RIP Benjamin Buttons.

I am so very sorry for your loss. "hugs". Rest in Benjamin Buttons.

My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss.

RIP Benjamin Button.

Thank you everyone, he was such a special little guy - Everyone would get a kick at how fast he'd come flying to me when I'd call his name! I have no idea what his name was before, but he sure knew what his name was at my home, and would come running as fast as his little legs would carry him to smother momma with kisses. Oh how I miss my little guy!!!

Today I'm going to honor him in the only way I see fitting. I've agreed to help another rescuer out with getting another Yorkie out of the shelter that's in horrific shape. I just pray we're not to late to save this little angel. It's clear from her picture she'll need to loose an eye, and I'm sure that's only the tip of the iceburg, poor little doll has clearly been through alot. I don't think I'll keep her, my heart is just to broken right now to let another in forever, but I've named her Lilli, and will do what I can to help others network her, and make sure whatever help she needs she'll get. My own hands are tied, I can't put her under my own rescue (I'm strictly a Sighthound rescue), and my personal finances are tied up with my other dogs and Benji's final expenses since I went over the top getting a nice urn and a special necklace made so a part of him will forever hang by my heart, but I'm sure with the help of other rescuers we'll figure out how to get anything she needs done. Just pray for little Lilli today, as I go to pick her up and get her taken straight to the vet, that we're not to late to save this little girl's life. The shelter reports she won't eat, and she's nippy - Well gosh, look at her, who can blame her?

Saving Lilli will make up for loosing Benji so suddenly - But I think in many ways it'll help me overcome my pain, and I must admit even if I place her in a new forever home where she will be loved and charished, the presence of a Yorkie in my home will be comforting. My home feels so sad and empty without Benji!

Sooo terribly sad... Hugs to you

Benji would be very proud of you.

Looking forward to updates on Lilli.

You were able to bless Benji with the love he so desperately needed and deserved on his life, it's the most selfless act of appriciation of his returned loved and gratitude for all he bestowed onto you to aid another, he's waggin' his tail at you right now!

I couldn't agree more! Even if I don't keep her - at least she'll be destined for a life of love and pampering. Not neglect and pain! My Benji was so very special, my heart aches every time I think of how he nearly died at the shelter simply because he had no teeth. So sad! He was such an amazing little dog, a big part of my heart will always belong to little Benjamin - but no matter how bad it hurts, I know he'd want me to honor his memory by making sure other Yorkies get the same chance he got at a home with someone that adores them!

I am so very sorry for your loss of Benji. I am sorry I did not see this thread to now. I go ever so gently and rarely to the RIP threads, as my loss is stilll fresh in my mind.

I can truly only imagine the shock and horror you felt, when you left a "healthy" dog and to come back two hours later to death!. It would have brought me to me knees!

I truly hope that in rescuing this new little one, it eases your heart, and helps you to heal. !

It did, it absolutely tore me apart, I couldn't function at all for a few hours - A friend finally had to come get me to take us somewhere to take care of Benji. I still can't believe he's gone :( Been a very bitter sweet day as I've worked to care for little Lilli, she'll never be Benji, she'll never replace Benji, I don't know if I'll even be able to give her much of my heart - Right now, I see her as a foster that needs some extra TLC to get her ready for a forever home, but we'll see if that changes as time goes on. She is sure already attatched to me - Rescue dogs are so amazing, they so often cling to the first person that shows them the love and respect they deserve!

What a wonderful way to honor the memory of your sweet boy. Please let us know how Lilli is doing. I hope that both of your hearts will begin to heal.

I started a new thread about Lilli She is a darling girl, and I think in many ways I need her as much as she needs me. I can't believe this is the same dog and she's only been with me a few hours. Her tail never stops wagging, she hears me comming and she starts dancing, she does her best to follow me - A massive turnaround from the dog they wanted to euthanize because nobody at the shelter could touch her! And she's BEAUTIFUL! A nice bath, some good conditioner, and a brushing has her unrecognizable! There is no way you'd ever guess the little girl currently curled up in my lap is the same little Yorkie that looked so horrific! I really feel Benji strongly every time I look at her, I know he sent her to me, sent us to each other.

I am so sorry for your lost. Rest in peace sweet baby boy.

So sorry for your loss. I don't know how I missed this before.

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Benji. Rest in peace sweet little baby.

Benji knew what it feels like to be completely adored because of you. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you Lilli helps to heal your broken heart.