Thank you MandiesMom for your sweet thoughts. Yeah, it was really silly seeing her in that little shawl, always trying to find novel ways of scratching her neck before I'd catch her and give her a stern NO. So then she would only do it when she thought I wasn't looking.

Just watching this talk on user interface design and could swear I heard my girl barking to go out. Still miss her so.

Minnie was so full of personality and life. I know it's funny because I never met her, but I think of her every day. I love her picture in the red sweater, and I love to think of what an athlete she was.

Thank you; your thoughts are sweet!

I still miss Minnie so much and still cry over her, but little Cookie is really helping to heal my wounded heart. But even moreso than with my incredible pup, I'm just overjoyed to be witnessing what is starting to look like the miracle of all miracles with my aunt. Sunday night she went to the ER with trouble breathing and had extensive pulmonary embolisms and 3 heart attacks. When none of the drugs were working they went to a last ditch drug that is extremely dangerous, and we were told her odds of surviving the night were maybe 1 in 100,000. Well it's Thursday now and she opens her eyes, can nod or shake her head when we ask her questions, and she is able to write on a whiteboard now to talk to us. All I know, is my aunt has some friends in very high places and we're just so overjoyed with how well she is doing. No heart attacks since, but she's still feeling pretty rough from the broken ribs when she got CPR. Lots of family and friends have been visiting with her, holding her hand, talking to her, and so on. I still couldn't believe the first time I saw her eyes open Monday afternoon, and immediately after, her grandson and I were just sprinting through the hospital to find her daughter to share the incredible news and get her butt up there! (she was downstairs getting some food at the time)

I hope your aunt continues to get better and am so happy that little Cookie is bringing you so much joy.

Your aunt and family are in my prayers. Sending good wishes your way that your aunt will continue improving.

Thank you lisaly and Melissa. She got out of bed and walked a few steps today!

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Thanks for sharing this story Chris. It made me cry and smile at the same time. :bighug:

Thank you so much Tammi. It really means a lot that everyone likes to read about my Minnie Bear. I still come and read this thread over and over again to remember the greatest friend I ever had. :)

I was just thinking back to the times we'd pick Minnie up from the place we boarded her on vacations. I always do vacations in national parks and national forests because I love hiking and wildlife, and unfortunately, national parks and forests are very bad places for yorkies (though the forests can be great if you have a larger breed of dog who is also athletic). So after a couple of weeks I would just be dying to see Minnie. When I'd go pick her up coming back I'd yell "Minnie!" in a sweet but still somewhat loud voice and she would be going nuts to get back in my arms. I don't know whether it was her or me who was going more crazy after a couple of weeks apart, but the car rides back home were always so exciting. I always felt kind of bad boarding Minnie (though the place I boarded her was great), but mountain passes, glaciers, freezing alpine lakes, and volcanic areas are very bad places to bring a dog.

Yorkiefan I am so sorry to hear you lost your little Minnie Bear, I am just seeing this and wish I could give you a hug.

Those of us who have been through this know the pain but still would never have wanted to miss a single day with those little tykes many call animals and we call family for a single moment.

You are in my heart.

Thank you crystalsmom; I don't think I'll ever stop missing my Minnie. The way she would run ahead and always try to drag me when we'd go for walks or how nuts she would go when she'd hear my car keys shaking and then see me grab the halter and leash for her to come with me, the way she'd come running full speed any time I called her name even in her old age. Just so many great memories with her and I still say hi to her everyday at her grave in the back yard.

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What a beautiful little girl Minnie is! I'm so sorry for your loss. I try to remember the pleasure is worth the pain, but as my boys are going into their senior years (8 years old in less than a week) I know how precious my time is with them and try to make the most of it each and every day! RIP sweet Minnie, you were a lucky girl to be found and loved so strongly and compassionately, and you certainly returned that love fiercely.

I'm so sorry you lost your precious baby, but so glad that you gave her a full and happy life...one that every dog deserves. I send sympathy and lots of hugs. God bless the memory of your sweet Minnie!

Every single day with one's yorkie(s) is a good one. Minnie taught me that, especially at the end when I was so happy to have that extra week after I didn't think she was going to make it through the day.

Thank you Connie. Minnie was always happy and excited. Even her last day she was doing well and happy for the most part until things went south. And we were crazy happy too for every single hour we got to spend with her.

Was doing some cleaning today and found a pic of an early-adult Minnie from about 2006 or so, not too long after we got her. :)

Think I might put it in a small frame for my desk. I can't share it though since it's a glossy print and I don't have a scanner.

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Just can't read that life of little Minnie that you wrote without tears. She was truly a special dog and will always be in your heart. I wish dogs would die when we do and go with us to heaven. I hope to see all my fur friends on the day the Lord calls my name. Minnie was so cute and lovable and you were so blessed to have her in your life! Not many people know the true love of a dog and you do!

Thank you sandy! Never had a dog anything like Minnie before. I mean I love my Cookie Monster like nothing else in this world, but they're two very different yorkies (which is good, since I never wanted a replacement for Minnie).

I just love how you continue to let us share in your love and memories of Minnie. I think framing that pic is an awesome idea.

Do it :)

I still miss Minnie so much. Just looking at her pics a few minutes ago makes me so sad that I can't grab her an play with her right now. Cookie has been everything I could possibly want out of a pup but that doesn't change anything about how much I miss my little big girl Minnie... though it is definitely nice to go get a yorkie kiss (or 100, lol) from the Cook when I feel down (or when I feel good too).

I still can't bear to let anything grow on her grave after these almost 5 months now, and still stop by to visit at least daily. Now with this time gone by and with a new girl to love with all my heart it doesn't just rip me to shreds like it did for so long, but do I miss her still.

RIP my Minnie Bear

The pain will fade, that I know, but you're memories will stay! :) RIP sweet Minnie!

It's funny, I'd been w/out Jilly for 4 years after her death when I began looking for a dog, then got Tibbe after a year of looking and the first year I had him, at times I missed Jilly more than ever. The presence of him somehow did rekindle the sense and feeling of having Jilly around, I even called him Jilly at times and there were days I just missed her so, even with Tibbe there and 5 years after losing her. Amazing how close we get to them while we have them.

I'd say the pain has mostly faded, but I'll still miss her with every breath I take.

For the first couple of months I would call Cookie by the name Minnie on accident so many times. Probably the thing I miss most is the way Minnie would constantly jump at my legs in excitement when I came home. Probably the one thing I adore most about Cookie is how much she loves to kiss. The jumping was it with Minnie. Just two awesome ways to show affection.

I cried like a baby when I read your story about Minnie bear. I know my heart will be broken too when our little Sophie goes. So sorry but you have some precious memories.

Thank you for your kind words, Sophpepper. Minnie gave me some truly incredible memories that I will treasure for as long as I'm breathing. :)

I love my yorkie Cookie. Since it is close to one year after Minnie died (May 20, 2013) I have been reading through this thread since I have so many great memories of Minnie in it. I guess Cook can see that it makes me sad and she has come over 4 or 5 times in the last 15-20 minutes to give me lots of kisses to cheer me up!