My Minnie Bear

[yorkiefan_]

Just thinking about Minnie and baths. She liked them fine, but I don't think she liked being clean. So many times after a bath and drying off she'd ask to go out, and then come in 5 minutes later covered in so much dirt that she would be a shade lighter. So I watched her one time after a bath and she was just rolling in the dirt, whole body back and forth like when yorkies scratch their backs on the floor. Pretty annoying to give her a nice bath, and then have to give her a really thorough bath 15 minutes later, lol.

Ah, on a mischief scale of 1 to 10 she was probably a 9. I shouldn't complain since I liked to do similar after a bath when I was young!

[dalady25]

Ah, what a bittersweet memory. I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my precious mini-schnauzer, Star, last Sept---R.I.P. Star. She would do the same thing had I let her & now, my darling little Yorkie, Milo, I'm sure would do the same. Most mornings, the first thing he does after coming out of his crate & stretching to high heaven, is to roll around & around on his back on the carpet in the den. I don't have much dirt---mostly thick, wet grass (early mornings)---but if I'm not careful, Milo will be down in it in the blink of an eye, rolling to his heart's content. That's really a mess too!

[yorkiefan_]

Originally Posted by dalady25

Ah, what a bittersweet memory. I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my precious mini-schnauzer, Star, last Sept---R.I.P. Star. She would do the same thing had I let her & now, my darling little Yorkie, Milo, I'm sure would do the same. Most mornings, the first thing he does after coming out of his crate & stretching to high heaven, is to roll around & around on his back on the carpet in the den. I don't have much dirt---mostly thick, wet grass (early mornings)---but if I'm not careful, Milo will be down in it in the blink of an eye, rolling to his heart's content. That's really a mess too!

Nah, that memory is purely sweet with Minnie. I would die laughing every single time she did it, because it looked like she was having so much fun when she did it.

[dalady25]

Well, I'm glad that you have that sweet memory of her. It is wonderful to remember the funny things they did.

[yorkiefan_]

After a pretty rough Spurs loss tonight I had to go have a beer with Minnie. Definitely made me feel better.

[Teddysmom76]

Originally Posted by yorkiefan_

After a pretty rough Spurs loss tonight I had to go have a beer with Minnie. Definitely made me feel better.

It's nice that you can visit with her.

[sandy simpson]

What a special dog Minnie was! I still have tears down my face reading your posts and realizing how wonderful she was. I wish life didn't have such loss. It is heartbreaking. I hate good-byes. My Teddy Peanut left us last Dec. and that was a tough time. These Yorkies win our hearts and we love them so much. Yet our God loves us even more. He cradles them in His arms and I believe all His precious creatures He blessed us with will be there running and jumping and waiting for us. Oh the precious love of our Yorkies will always be in our hearts.

[yorkiefan_]

Originally Posted by Teddysmom76

It's nice that you can visit with her.

Indeed it is. I know the result of a basketball game is pretty trivial, but Minnie was my rock whenever I felt bad and thinking of her today can still perk things up.

[yorkiefan_]

Originally Posted by sandy simpson

What a special dog Minnie was! I still have tears down my face reading your posts and realizing how wonderful she was. I wish life didn't have such loss. It is heartbreaking. I hate good-byes. My Teddy Peanut left us last Dec. and that was a tough time. These Yorkies win our hearts and we love them so much. Yet our God loves us even more. He cradles them in His arms and I believe all His precious creatures He blessed us with will be there running and jumping and waiting for us. Oh the precious love of our Yorkies will always be in our hearts.

I love the name Teddy Peanut. I wish we didn't have those kind of losses too, but you just can't deeply love someone and then not be totally crushed when you lose them. Just the price to pay (and a bargain at that) for having someone truly special in your life. No arbitrage in the game of life.

[MelissaB2112]

Rest in peace, little Minnie. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story with us. Minnie sounds like quite a character- so full of personality and a real survivor. I understand firsthand how scary seeing your dog suffer a long seizure can be. She was so lucky to have you all as her family. Reading your story makes me miss My little Lila, whom I just lost in May, even more. I wish I'd gotten to see her into old age too. My little Lila was so scared of everything, and yours sounds so fearless. I hope they get an opportunity to meet each other on the other side of the rainbow bridge; they can run and play together...and maybe Minnie can help Lila not be afraid anymore. I wish you the best and hope your happy memories of Minnie keep a smile on your face and in your heart.

[yorkiefan_]

Thank you Melissa; you're so sweet. I have read your thread with tears streaming down my face every day since you posted it, but I couldn't make myself post in it until now since there are such similarities. But since you had the strength to post here I know I had to have the strength for your little girl too, and I feel better now having done it. Is that Lila in your avatar? What a beauty. RIP to your sweet angel baby and my Minnie should be so lucky to gain such a great friend at the bridge.

[yorkiefan_]

Oh I'm sorry Melissa. I just browsed your albums and saw that's Teddy in your avatar. I love the two shots you have of Lila in the pink shirt; that was definitely her color. And the tribute you made with the rose and the pic of Lila is really sweet too. Be proud you gave her a great home for those oh too short 4 months and that you gave her the happiness to start coming around to trusting humans again. Bless you for giving her a chance to know love.

[yorkiefan_]

Just thinking back to how much I miss seeing my special little girl curl up in a circle for her naps. She didn't always sleep like that, but looked so adorable when she did.

[yorkiefan_]

Just thinking back to one my funniest memories of Minnie. When we had her in for surgery to remove a very large growth on her neck she had a very large scar and lots of stitches. For anyone who has had stitches, they itch like crazy! Our vet made a very thick and sturdy shawl taped to her to make sure those stitches never came out, and she looked so funny in it. Like Little Nun Minnie. I wish I would have taken pics now; it was adorable. For about a week until the stitches could come out I'd have to watch her 24/7 with a hawk eye, because she would constantly try to walk with her head rubbing along the side of the couch to scratch her neck. My vet did a great job ensuring it was a really sturdy shawl though, so we got through that week without any problems.

[MandiesMom]

I would like to apologize for only now posting to this thread. I have be lax in my YT reading lately and you are family. I want to let you know how deeply sorry I am for your loss of sweet Minnie. I think it really is therapeutic to post when you are remembering things or just thinking things "out loud in type". I am glad you are doing that and continuing to share those treasured memories with us. I can just picture her in that "little nun" shaw. She must have been so silly and cute looking in that.

Hugs to you! I know what it is like dealing with the loss of part of your heart. I think just about all of us here can relate, sadly. Praying for your continued healing.

Rest in peace, sweet Minnie. I know you know how much you will always be loved and are keeping watch right now until you are together again. <3