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11-15-2015, 04:38 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hampshire England
Posts: 279
| Alfie Alfie came into my life 29/11/2009 I used to post regularly on here. I loved reading all about your yorkies and loved my Alfie more than words can express. He lived a wonderful 6 years in great comfort. All he wanted to do was snuggle on my lap and especially loved bedtime where he would sleep on our bed. Alfie Harper 20/09/2009 - 10/11/2015 Alfie fell ill Monday night 9/11/15. He was breathing very fast and had no energy and couldn't stand. He'd been absolutely fine beforehand and was on the bed while I was watching TV. When Darren came up that's when he noticed the fast breathing etc. we got him to the emergency vets in Reading about 3am. He was put on iv painkillers and fluids. He was xrayed and there appeared to be a blockage. We had to leave him there and pick him up again at 7am to get him to our own vet. He was put back on fluids etc. his bloods showed a high level of lactic acid. The vet said after a scam that it was pancreatitis but she believed something else as he had a rash and she thought he was septic. His temperature had dropped and he was being kept warm. They said we could visit him Tuesday afternoon which we did and he lifted his head but was so weak just put it down again. Me and Darren gave him kisses and stroked him. I'd taken a pyjama top of mine so he could smell me and feel safe. I placed it under his head. Vet said they would phone at 6pm. It got to 6.50 and Darren rang to be told Alfie had passed away. We don't really know what time he had. One person said 15 mins and another said 45. I was screaming down the phone. Using some very unpleasant language. But I couldn't believe they hadn't phoned to tell us. It's so upsetting to think he died on his own in that vet cage. We cuddled and kissed him and it was hard to leave him there. But we collected him yesterday and took him to Dignity Pet crematorium. They let us be with him for a while. He looked so handsome and was wrapped snugly in his blanket as though he was asleep. He was cremated and we collected his ashes and now he is safely back in our care. In a beautiful urn being guarded by 2 angel figures. It feels very strange at home. As soon as I sat on the sofa he would be on my lap and giving me kisses. He would stay on my lap all day if he could and he loved sleeping on our bed. I loved feeling the warmth of him and I missed that last night. As I will every night now. It will be especially hard when Darren is on nights as Alfie always slept on Darren's side of the bed and kept me company. Alfie was born on Darren's birthday and he gave him to me for my birthday almost 6 years ago. Alfie was and will be the best present I have ever had. I loved him so much. He was my dog. My little Alfie 😢💞 Xx
__________________ Your yorkie never judges, he loves you unconditionally. Lorraine and little Alfie |
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11-15-2015, 05:13 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 18K Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkie Zoo
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| I'm so sorry for your loss. Sounds like Alfie knew he was very very loved. What a lucky little pup to have you and Darren in his life - and you his. God Bless
__________________ Lisa, Mom to Curri Bee Vindi Loo Tikka Masala Sugar Baby |
11-15-2015, 07:09 AM | #3 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Lorraine, I am very sorry for your loss of your precious Alfie. Wishing you and your husband comfort in the memories of the happy times you spent with your boy. Rest in peace, sweet Alfie.
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11-15-2015, 07:26 AM | #4 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker | Alfie left you too young but he left you with memories and a piece of his heart He know our love for him and so glad you had the time to enjoy his life. Am so sorry about your loss.
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11-21-2015, 07:02 AM | #5 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hibbing Minnesota
Posts: 1,106
| Oh how heartbreaking to read this about your dear Alfie. It is so.....hard to part with our babies but I know we will see them again one day. We lost our dear Keally in 2010 and she will be in our hearts forever. Alfie knew he was loved and you did everything for your baby. Maybe my Keally is playing with Alfie over the Rainbow Bridge. Hugs to you. My husband and I did go on and now have a beautiful little girl we love so much. Take a day at a time and remember those treasured memories and Alfie will always want you to be happy. Susan |
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