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Lou · 10-27-2014, 05:24 AM

I'm just now reading this! I had no idea that you had lost Shelby. I can't tell you how much I understand your pain. Nor can I tell you how very sorry I am for your loss.

ClaudianPhoebe · 01-11-2015, 06:09 PM

Your story saddens me. Your love for Shelby is obvious and I know today what
You are feeling as I put my love down almost a week ago. Phoebe was just two months shy of her 14th birthday. I had hoped for another two, but tumor the entire size of her liver finally took her on 1/5/15. It's not fair. I can't tell you how many times I hear " I am just too busy for the dog now". I don't get it. Even though I have a FT job and two children, Phoebe never was pushed aside. Matter of fact sometimes she came first. Why do the doggies who are so loved the ones to go and often taken by a cruel illness. Stay strong and I wish you luck and love.

AubsnTay · 02-17-2015, 05:29 PM

My heart breaks to read this. It sounds like miss Shelby had a wonderful life and a tremendous owner with a big heart. There are no words to describe how this must ache. It sounds like you're doing a wonderful thing to pay a tribute to a big memory of Shelby. Im sure Shelby can't wait to see you again and pick up where you left off ❤️❤️❤️❤️

lisaly · 02-17-2015, 05:40 PM

Your post made me cry. I am deeply sorry for your loss of Shelby. Our babies steal a piece of our hearts, and a soft spot always remains for them. We talk about our Rainbow Bridge babies a lot, still feeling the pain of loss but a love even more overwhelming. Yet we opened our hearts to Katie three years ago without holding anything back, and she completely stole them. Katie has done so much to bring the light and laughter back to our lives. I hope your beautiful little Allie has done the same for you.

anniernc · 02-17-2015, 09:38 PM

I read your post crying like a baby knowing just how heart broken you and your husband were and will always be over losing your sweet Shelby. I can see the love you had for her and she was so blessed to have you and you to have her. I'm sure she's smiling down and watching over you and your husband and her little sister. I thought my world had come to an end when I lost my 17+ yr old Heidi and I still cry over her after 5 yrs but we have to remember all the love and joy these furry little babies have brought to our lives. Shelby will always be be in your heart.

shelbysmom · 02-18-2015, 04:02 PM

Thank you all so much. I thought of my Shelby a lot today, dropped by YT for a bit and saw these new comments. Yes, I still miss my little girl, not quite sure how I survived that kind of pain? Of course having Ali helps but I can't even think about comparing them. While they both have been true to the Yorkie character, they are not the same and I never confuse my love for each. It's just different. I am thankful Ali is not too much like Shelby, I want those memories staying separate. I DO wish I could take Ali everywhere as easy as it was to take Shelby. This little pest just has to announce her arrival to everyone that crosses her path. Shelby didn't care as long as she was with me. I guess the worst part about that is I rarely go anywhere. I don't want to leave her alone but it's hard to take her with me. I didn't have the energy to train like that again but today we made a little progress. Husband and I went out to lunch, sat outside and Ali wasn't totally horrible the whole time. She only went crazy about 3 times.

I have my work cut out for me. (my apologies to those on the east coast about the sitting outside comment!!!) Thanks for all the kindness and for understanding, it really helps.

Yorkiedaze · 02-18-2015, 04:21 PM

I couldn't help but cry for your pain and for mine too while reading your post. My 9 year old precious little girl had collapsed trachea and this past May she lost that battle. Our hearts were torn to pieces, as yours were. Tears will always flow for us. She was the most precious little girl that never did one single thing wrong, and loved all people, kids, dogs, kitties, and all pet rodents. She was amazing. My kids are also men with their own families now too, so these little girls, (I have 3) are our second set of kids. I wish I could give you a warm hug.

10-27-2014, 05:24 AM	#16
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	I'm just now reading this! I had no idea that you had lost Shelby. I can't tell you how much I understand your pain. Nor can I tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler

01-11-2015, 06:09 PM	#17
ClaudianPhoebe Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Chicago Posts: 11	Shelby Your story saddens me. Your love for Shelby is obvious and I know today what You are feeling as I put my love down almost a week ago. Phoebe was just two months shy of her 14th birthday. I had hoped for another two, but tumor the entire size of her liver finally took her on 1/5/15. It's not fair. I can't tell you how many times I hear " I am just too busy for the dog now". I don't get it. Even though I have a FT job and two children, Phoebe never was pushed aside. Matter of fact sometimes she came first. Why do the doggies who are so loved the ones to go and often taken by a cruel illness. Stay strong and I wish you luck and love.

02-17-2015, 05:40 PM	#19
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,891	Your post made me cry. I am deeply sorry for your loss of Shelby. Our babies steal a piece of our hearts, and a soft spot always remains for them. We talk about our Rainbow Bridge babies a lot, still feeling the pain of loss but a love even more overwhelming. Yet we opened our hearts to Katie three years ago without holding anything back, and she completely stole them. Katie has done so much to bring the light and laughter back to our lives. I hope your beautiful little Allie has done the same for you. __________________ *Lisa and* Katie *Ashley 6/10,* *Gracie 2/04,* Kiwi 10/03, and Jolie 7/93 .

02-18-2015, 04:21 PM	#22
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	I couldn't help but cry for your pain and for mine too while reading your post. My 9 year old precious little girl had collapsed trachea and this past May she lost that battle. Our hearts were torn to pieces, as yours were. Tears will always flow for us. She was the most precious little girl that never did one single thing wrong, and loved all people, kids, dogs, kitties, and all pet rodents. She was amazing. My kids are also men with their own families now too, so these little girls, (I have 3) are our second set of kids. I wish I could give you a warm hug. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

02-17-2015, 05:29 PM	#18
AubsnTay YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 3	My heart breaks to read this. It sounds like miss Shelby had a wonderful life and a tremendous owner with a big heart. There are no words to describe how this must ache. It sounds like you're doing a wonderful thing to pay a tribute to a big memory of Shelby. Im sure Shelby can't wait to see you again and pick up where you left off ❤️❤️❤️❤️

02-17-2015, 09:38 PM	#20
anniernc YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks, Ga. Posts: 1,003	I read your post crying like a baby knowing just how heart broken you and your husband were and will always be over losing your sweet Shelby. I can see the love you had for her and she was so blessed to have you and you to have her. I'm sure she's smiling down and watching over you and your husband and her little sister. I thought my world had come to an end when I lost my 17+ yr old Heidi and I still cry over her after 5 yrs but we have to remember all the love and joy these furry little babies have brought to our lives. Shelby will always be be in your heart.

02-18-2015, 04:02 PM	#21
shelbysmom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,394	Thank you all so much. I thought of my Shelby a lot today, dropped by YT for a bit and saw these new comments. Yes, I still miss my little girl, not quite sure how I survived that kind of pain? Of course having Ali helps but I can't even think about comparing them. While they both have been true to the Yorkie character, they are not the same and I never confuse my love for each. It's just different. I am thankful Ali is not too much like Shelby, I want those memories staying separate. I DO wish I could take Ali everywhere as easy as it was to take Shelby. This little pest just has to announce her arrival to everyone that crosses her path. Shelby didn't care as long as she was with me. I guess the worst part about that is I rarely go anywhere. I don't want to leave her alone but it's hard to take her with me. I didn't have the energy to train like that again but today we made a little progress. Husband and I went out to lunch, sat outside and Ali wasn't totally horrible the whole time. She only went crazy about 3 times. I have my work cut out for me. (my apologies to those on the east coast about the sitting outside comment!!!) Thanks for all the kindness and for understanding, it really helps.