Dinky's Obituary
 

I have not been on Yorkie Forum for a long time. It was a helpful place when we first got our little guy in 2010, and I've lurked and read posts for years. It just feels right to come here to commemorate him.
Dinky was born in a litter of 2 in 2010. We went with the idea of getting his sister, but since Daddy fell in love with Dinky in the first 3 seconds of the visit, Dinky was the one who went home with us. He was the shyest dog in any dog park, grooming parlor, or neighborhood. He never got over that. He liked to eat what he liked to eat, but he was never about food that much. What he loved most was being with his human mom and dad. Getting love and attention from us was his idea of a reward. He loved to stare into his Mama's eyes. He snuggled with daddy; he especially loved to bury his nose in the bend of daddy's elbow. He had floppy ears. We talked to him all day. We think our status as retirees was perfect for him. We were rarely separated from him.
He was emotional. We never boarded him, not once. We just knew it would be too hard on him. He never got over thinking that tearing up a piece of paper towel was hilarious. For such a mild mannered boy, he sure could attack and punish a squeaky toy to death over and over. He was secure in our love. Dinky was a pretty healthy guy in August this year, but just 4 weeks ago, we were told that he had congestive heart failure. It progressed rapidly. He died with his little nose snuggled into the crook of Daddy's arm and with sound Mama crooning to him in his ear. We have to keep reminding ourselves that we were blessed to have him, and that the pain we are feeling now is a reflection of how much joy he brought to us.

Sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing this.

I am so very sorry and wanted to send deep sympathy. He sounds like he was an awesome companion.

So sorry for your loss

Our hearts are crying with you.

I am so sorry. I haven’t been here in a long while either and came here for the same reason. Your story is my story. I remember the good times and the unconditional love, and just try to be happy he was in my life. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.

Dinky now is playing with my Bella in Heaven.....:(

...I m so sorry for your loss....

I’m so sorry for your loss. Dinky sounds like a wonderful family member and gone too soon. Your story is so very heartfelt, thank you for sharing.

So sorry

Sounds like you three were quite the trio! There's nothing like a loving, fun dog to brighten our lives and each day. A Yorkie is a magical creature to me - no other breed quite like them. I know how much you are missing little Dinky and how awful the pain is. There is always support and understanding here when we've lost one of our babies. We all undestand all too well. God bless.

Thank you
 

Thanks to those of you who responded with a kind word and to those who might have just stopped by and read my post.
Time will help. We still miss him terribly.
I won't even think about another dog until spring, and then might not do it. We are in our 60's and have to think ahead. Yes, we have the idea of a senior dog in there somewhere. I'm giving it time.

So so sorry for you loss :(
Hope you are doing ok!

So sorry for your loss! It sounds like your little man was amazing, and I know how much you must be missing your beloved Dinky right now. I hope that time will help you heal, and that you will soon be able to be comforted by sweet memories of the time you shared together! (((hugs)))

I'm hurting along with you. These little ones are such a comfort, good companions and loving which makes it so hard when they are gone.

So sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to lose a beloved pet. You gave Dinky a wonderful life. Thanks for sharing.