Originally Posted by lisaly (Post 4315548)

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.

Originally Posted by yorkiefan_ (Post 4311998)

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.

Originally Posted by Connie (Post 4312143)

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.

Originally Posted by yorkiefan_ (Post 4312607)

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.

Originally Posted by yorkiefan_ (Post 4311998)

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.

Originally Posted by pclinester (Post 4315972)

This is great helpful information...I know I can never replace Elvis, nor would I want too...But to share our lives with another sweet cuddly Yorkie is a must.....It is only an extension....

Originally Posted by pclinester (Post 4315960)

Thanks, I have began to consider opening my heart to another, I can't wait to see how special another one can be to me and my family...I know another one will never replace Elvis but only an extension of our love...

Originally Posted by pclinester (Post 4311535)

So how to I begin to express the grief I feel at this moment. We had to put my sweet boy, and snuggle buddy to sleep yesterday Sept 6, 2013. He had a massive seizure and brain damage. He was only 7 months old and only a part of our lives for 5. He changed our lives in such a way, that the loss is so great, we can't bear it....He had a way to love, and make us laugh...I don't understand how this can happen...Anyone have any words that can help us make it through this...He was my angel....He helped me through some very dark times in my life...Words cannot express the amount of loss I feel right now....

Originally Posted by pclinester (Post 4317436)

Today was bittersweet for me....Today was the day I picked up my sweet baby boy's ashes....It was something I had been anxious about all day...I knew it would be hard, as when we took him to the vet hospital he was alive and when we left him there he was gone...So the memories of the horrifying ordeal came rushing back...I made it to the car before the tears started...and I could not stop...As I returned home my husband and daughter greeted us at the door....We all took a moment to remember Elvis, his life, his love, all what he meant to our family...The positive thing is I can look at the mantel and smile, and know he is here with us always...

Originally Posted by yorkiefan_ (Post 4318885)

That's really good that you have his ashes there to look at. I buried Minnie in a place visible from every window on one side of the house so that I can always look out and see her too. Maybe a nice framed pic nearby too.

Originally Posted by stormchaser (Post 4316096)

So very sorry for your loss I had to have my baby girl Roxee to sleep on the exact same day. I feel your pain and grief and have no answers for you as i'm going through the exact samething my baby girl was my heart and soul for 9 and half years truly my very best friend and i'm hurting just as bad as you are,........... just know there's others out here just like you and all I can say is we'll get through it the best way we can but never get over it. mY little girl was there for me when no one in the world was and you cant replace that no matter what but remember they'll always be here with us in our heart and they'll be waiting at that rainbow bridge for us God Bless you and my prayers go out to you

Originally Posted by yorkiefan_ (Post 4318885)

That's really good that you have his ashes there to look at. I buried Minnie in a place visible from every window on one side of the house so that I can always look out and see her too. Maybe a nice framed pic nearby too.