Elvis

[pclinester]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

My heart aches for you and your daughter. There are many members here who have also lost a precious pet, and truly know how sad it is.

There is no right or wrong way to get through grief, we've all had to take it one day a time. Five years ago I lost my Schnauzer girl Sachi, suddenly and unexpectedly at 8 yrs. old. I was devastated, and so depressed for a month I could hardly function. I immediately started looking for another pup, which led me to getting my first Yorkie Tiki. Though not a replacement for Sachi, Tiki brought joy back into our lives, and helped our hearts heal. I got a little carried away though, and added 3 more within a year.

Sachi still holds a special place in our memories, but it sure is nice to have a house full of puppy love.

Maybe when the time is right you and your daughter will again enjoy a new little furry bundle of love.

We sure will, I cannot imagine going through my life without another beautiful yorkie....

[yorkiefan_]

Originally Posted by pclinester

The encouragement and support has been overwhelming and so helpful...Thanks so much for helping another family grief their loss....We have been talking about filling our home with the love a yorkie puppy brings, although he will never be Elvis, he will be an extension of his love....

One thing I would caution is to wait until you're 100% on it. I know I started browsing petfinder and local rescue sites about 2 weeks after Minnie died because I missed having a yorkie so much. And then one night I had a nightmare where I had this really cute yorkie in my arms but I wanted nothing to do with him because Minnie was the yorkie I wanted to be holding, hugging, getting kisses from, etc, and I was yelling for Minnie to come back. It was by far the saddest dream I have ever had, and only time I can ever recall feeling sadder was on the drive home from the ER right after her death. I thought I might have been ready but that dream made it pretty clear to me that I wasn't.

About 3 weeks later though I knew 100% I was ready, and everyone else was too. So we got our pup and our little Cookie Monster has brought nothing but happiness, and I'm so glad we waited a few extra weeks to grieve. I'll never get over losing my Minnie Bear though.... ever. But it was enough time to let go and to ensure I could love Lil' Cook with every ounce of my heart (and I have since the second I brought her home).

Just wanted to share my thoughts on getting another pup after losing such a beloved member of the family. It's definitely something to sleep on for a few days at least I think, because losing the love of your lives (which Elvis sounds like he is) is supposed to be this hard. Hugs.

[kensiegirl98]

I miss the way you barked to go outside.
I miss the way you would jump instead of walk.
I miss the way you slept in my bed with me at night.
I miss the way you would just sit there staring at me and blink all cutelike.
I miss your surprise kiss attacks.
I miss seeing you beg for foood.
I miss how little you were when I would hold you in my arms.
Last but not least.. I miss you Elvis.
Bye boo boo I love you ♡♥ Kensie

[pclinester]

Originally Posted by yorkiefan_

One thing I would caution is to wait until you're 100% on it. I know I started browsing petfinder and local rescue sites about 2 weeks after Minnie died because I missed having a yorkie so much. And then one night I had a nightmare where I had this really cute yorkie in my arms but I wanted nothing to do with him because Minnie was the yorkie I wanted to be holding, hugging, getting kisses from, etc, and I was yelling for Minnie to come back. It was by far the saddest dream I have ever had, and only time I can ever recall feeling sadder was on the drive home from the ER right after her death. I thought I might have been ready but that dream made it pretty clear to me that I wasn't.

About 3 weeks later though I knew 100% I was ready, and everyone else was too. So we got our pup and our little Cookie Monster has brought nothing but happiness, and I'm so glad we waited a few extra weeks to grieve. I'll never get over losing my Minnie Bear though.... ever. But it was enough time to let go and to ensure I could love Lil' Cook with every ounce of my heart (and I have since the second I brought her home).

Just wanted to share my thoughts on getting another pup after losing such a beloved member of the family. It's definitely something to sleep on for a few days at least I think, because losing the love of your lives (which Elvis sounds like he is) is supposed to be this hard. Hugs.

Thanks for the great advice....

[pclinester]

Originally Posted by kensiegirl98

I miss the way you barked to go outside.
I miss the way you would jump instead of walk.
I miss the way you slept in my bed with me at night.
I miss the way you would just sit there staring at me and blink all cutelike.
I miss your surprise kiss attacks.
I miss seeing you beg for foood.
I miss how little you were when I would hold you in my arms.
Last but not least.. I miss you Elvis.
Bye boo boo I love you ♡♥ Kensie

sweetie we are going to get through this, together.....He knew how much we loved him...and we know that we will never forget the impact he had on our lives....I love you to the moon and beyond...Mom

[Connie]

I am so sorry for your loss of your precious Elvis. I will pray and ask God to comfort you. I send sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Hugs too.

[pclinester]

Originally Posted by Connie

I am so sorry for your loss of your precious Elvis. I will pray and ask God to comfort you. I send sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Hugs too.

Thanks so much it has only been three days, but it seems like an eternity since we held and loved on him....

[yorkiefan_]

Originally Posted by pclinester

Thanks so much it has only been three days, but it seems like an eternity since we held and loved on him....

I know, I felt exactly the same with Minnie. Nothing shook it but time, but it still feels like an eternity even though it was only the end of May for me. I think it's good to get your thoughts out like you and your daughter have though. Sometimes you just have to be sad and not bottle things in and try to put on a smiling face for the world. Makes it much easier to put that smile on and actually mean it later I guess.

[pclinester]

Originally Posted by yorkiefan_

I know, I felt exactly the same with Minnie. Nothing shook it but time, but it still feels like an eternity even though it was only the end of May for me. I think it's good to get your thoughts out like you and your daughter have though. Sometimes you just have to be sad and not bottle things in and try to put on a smiling face for the world. Makes it much easier to put that smile on and actually mean it later I guess.

well said..

[DBlain]

I am so sorry to read of your pain, it's a testament to your little guy how in such a short time he had you wrapped so tightly around his little paws, yorkies seem to have a way of doing that. I hope each day it gets easier and that eventually you smile more than cry when you think of him.

[Doodlebug]

I am so sorry to hear that you lost your precious baby Elvis. My heart is breaking for you. He sounds like quite the little character. Kensie that is so sweet what you said about Elvis making someone happy in heaven. You know you will see him again some day. Until then I'm sure he would be ok with you loving another Yorkie pup. He knew how much he was loved. Hugs...

[lisaly]

I am deeply sorry for your tragic loss of Elvis. He was such a beautiful baby. When you love someone so dearly, he/she becomes a part of your heart forever. Love lasts forever, and although the pain never fully goes away, all of the smiles and beautiful memories won't either. After we lost our precious angel Ashley three years ago close to her seventeenth birthday, we waited two years before Katie joined our lives. It was such a lonely two years. Katie has completely stolen our hearts. She has made her own wonderful life with us, but she also brings back such nice memories of our Rainbow Bridge babies. I hope each day gets easier for you and that one day soon you can love again. I believe it's a testament to my love of Ashley, Kiwi, Gracie, and Jolie that I am able to love so freely and strongly. Our babies teach us so much about love and commitment and how to love with a completely open heart.

[Verbena]

I am so sorry to you both for your loss. It is so hard when they are young. Such a small time with you but he left large paw prints in you heart. He is waiting by the rainbow bridge until you meet again. Rest in peace little Elvis.

[Tinksmygirl]

I am so sorry for your loss. Our yorkie are members of our family's and losing them just feels like our hearts are broken.

RIP little Elvis.

[pclinester]

Originally Posted by DBlain

I am so sorry to read of your pain, it's a testament to your little guy how in such a short time he had you wrapped so tightly around his little paws, yorkies seem to have a way of doing that. I hope each day it gets easier and that eventually you smile more than cry when you think of him.

He was an amazing part of our family. Things are too quiet around here, he generated so much excitement in our home....I know that things will get easier with time, but the void that is left in our life's, our hearts, and our home is something that will be hard to get over...I do know that although Elvis was our first Yorkie, I will want another...They are so much fun to love....