I lost my Koda Friday night from a snake bite

[mhuffman]

Dear Jennifer. Thank you for your kind words and how to begin to deal with the grief. Each day is somewhat better then there are waves of sadness. I will remember the great years we had together. Did you get another dog?

[mhuffman]

Thank you, Joyce, for your kind words. Time is the healer. I just want to turn back the hands of time. Did you get another dog? Hard to imagine going through this again. M

[Cindy_17]

Originally Posted by mhuffman

Cindy. Thank you. Is that picture on your site little Jingle? She looks so much like Koda, only Koda was such a tomboy/girl. She loved the outdoors and I was naive. Your kind words help and I now try to imagine her still with me. Today was somewhat better but hurting again now. How long before you got Presley and what breed is he/she? I am just not sure I can survive another loss, but caring for something might be the thing to do. Thanks for your insight on the grief process. I guess I have been fortunate in my 62 years to not have had to go through this. It is so different when a pet is older versus being yanked from you. Again, thank you. M

Hi, the picture you see by my name is Presley, on my profile under photo albums is a Jingle album with pics of my sweet baby. I too lost Jingle to an accident and way too young, he was only 7. I think your right about it's a different process of losing one to old age versus when one is ripped from you, though neither scenario is easy. It was only a few weeks before we got Presley after Jingle passed. It was not an easy decision, when my husband suggested getting another baby it made me mad, I felt at first it would dishonor Jingles memory somehow. I was really struggling hard with Jingles death, hands down it was one of the hardest things I have been through. My babies are just that -my babies. Their little lives are so interwoven with ours, and their love is truly unconditional. I kept thinking Jingle would have been so mad and jealous if I got another baby, but my husband brought out a very valid point, Jingle would absolutely HATE to see me in the shape I was in, he would have hated seeing me so upset.

When we found Presley, I was scared, so worried that I was making a wrong decision. Even though the breeder was wonderful, sent me pics and videos of Presley that brought smiles to my face, in my heart I was scared to death. The day we went to get Presley was hard (before we got there) I still had feelings of guilt about getting another baby, and I honestly wondered if I could love another like I loved Jingle. When I seen Presley and held him my fears were relieved and I cried again but of relief and joy Presley hasn't replaced Jingle at all, no baby can take Jingles place in my heart, Presley has his own paw print on my heart, equally loved.

Presley helped the healing process, even though I still have hard times and tears with Jingle, Presley has been exactly what we needed. He keeps me busy and laughing at his silly little puppy antics. His energy is high and his heart is huge, nothing is like puppy kisses to lessen the hurt. For sure Jingle taught me 2 things, 1. My house is not a home without a Yorkie (there is just something special about Yorkies) 2. It is better to loved and lost than to have never loved at all. If I had it to do all over again I would in a heartbeat, because the joy he brought to my life and my family's was worth everything.

I'm sorry this post was so long, I hope my story helps somehow. My prayers are with you as you are going through these hard days. The decision to get another pup can be hard and everyone is different, but it was a life saver for me. God bless you and yours!

[mhuffman]

Cindy. Thank you for sharing your story. Yes, your quote that it is better to have loved and lost, than to not have loved at all rings true. I will need to post my pictures of Koda on this site to memorialize her. Yorkies are truly one of a kind. My Koda was a little pistol and loved the outdoors. Thank you for your encouraging words. M

[Susan78]

I am so sorry for your loss. Please do not blame yourself take a day at a time. Time heals but you will never forget your little one. Susan

[mhuffman]

Hi Susan. Thank you for your kind words. Yes, time helps and she will never be forgotten. Crazy how your world can change in an instance. I guess she was so tiny that she just didn't have a chance. The vet called and said she was seizuring, so I gave permission to let her go. You always wonder what if,but she may not have been her same self. Hard to know. I have her little ashes and paw prints, so she is sitting here with me. Thanks again for reaching out to me. M

[Yorkiemom1953]

I know how you feel. I just lost my Chloe on Saturday. You will grieve for Koda forever, but it gets easier. I lost my Brandy before she was 3 years old from An auto immunity disease. Chloe's death was sudden and out of the blue so yes, I can feel your pain and loss. What really helps is pouring yourself into the life of a new little one. Chloe gave us 10 years after we lost Brandy and now we have Zoe to fill us with the loss of Chloe. Find comfort in knowing that Koda loved you and that you loved him/her.

[CouversMom]

I am SO sorry to hear about your loss RIP sweet girl...

[missmybabygirl]

I'm so sorry for your loss of precious Koda. I live in AZ and was paranoid every time I took my little 5 lb girl outside; searching the sky for hawks and owls.
Don't necessarily give up the idea of another fur baby just because of the eventual loss. Didn't you have many wonderful, fun, comforting years with Koda? I lost the fur-love of my life this week so I share your heartache. Coming home is the hardest...no barks, no kisses. The hope of a new little dog keeps me from spiraling down into the darkest depths.
Hang in there. It sounds like there are many if us that unfortunately feel your pain.