sad day
 

Have never had to post here. Josey had her pup yesterday it was a singleton and we lost him. He had a hard time coming butt first, first litter for her also, his lungs were too full of fluid tried everything we could to keep him going he lasted about 2 hours then just could not keep going.
It is very sad to loose a puppy especially when it is the only one you got!
My little 7 year old Brandon was very upset he held that little puppy for a long time crying over him, had a talk with him about loosing puppies the pros and cons of having puppys, and what risks we take when we have them, part of breeding these little guys. I told him we can always have more puppies but can never get another Josey. Is so sad Josey is carrying around a little stuffed animal with her today curling up with it and licking it, I feel so bad for her.
Also a year ago today my dad passed away with CHF so is a hard day for Brandon in that respect also.(And myself).
He wants to bury it, but the ground is froze so my mom is going to wrap it up and keep it froze till spring so we can have a funeral for it. Very important for kids to have an ending with death. He asked this am right away were the pup was I told him out in the garage and he cried" but it is so cold out there mom"
I feel so bad for him he is wrestling today and did not want to go so I am hopeing he does okay. And I told him the little one was in heaven and he knows about this site and wanted all you to know about the puppy we lost.

Im sorry for your loss.. just know the puppy is in a better place now.

Oh my I am sorry for your loss. I also have lost pups over the years for one reason or another. My heart goes out to you. :(

I'm so sorry for your loss. And Josey...so pitiful carrying around the stuffed animal. Take care. :sad:

I am sorry for your loss.
I agree about burying the pup, my son lost his bunny in november and it helped him to have a burial (it was his suggestion).
My thoughts are with you all xx

What a tough lesson for little Brandon and I am so sorry for your loss. You handled it perfectly with him. :( How's momma?

Oh I Am So Sorry
 

It is so hard to lose the little ones, they just got here. And it is so hard on the mothers too. That is one of the hard realities of breeding dogs. :(

I am very sorry for your loss . You'll be in my prayers .

AWW its so sad when this kinda thing happens , May your heart heal and your peaCE RETURN SOON .

I am so sorry. this must be so hard on you and your family. Stay strong! You are handling teaching your son about death wonderfully. I envy your strength.

My thoughts are with you.

I am so sorry for your loss....RIP little guy. You and your family are in our thoughts.

How very sorry I am to hear this news. Wow Brandon is learning a tough lesson of life.

Josey is feeling a little better finally ate something but is still hanging on to her toy or stitting in my lap, getting a little possesive of anyone else around me when she is sitting there. So we have had a few spats with the others.
Our male is very crabby also today just not himself. I am watching my 3 week old grandson tonight and every time he cries Josey gets upset whines and tries to smell or comfort him. It will take time but she will heal just like the rest of us.
Brandon is still very upset he did okay today wrestling though won all 3 matches. But wants to know when spring is coming so we can bury that puppy.Death is such a hard thing even when you are prepared for it. But is a fact of life also. He sat here and read these with me and said all those ladys "are they ladys mom or men" I told him probably both but "they are very nice arnt they mom". I told him yes and alot of them have lost puppys or dogs to, he replied "they know how sad I am then dont they". And of course I told him yes they do. He smiled and gave me a hug.
Thank you all for your replies they made us feel a bit better.

Im so sorry for your loss.

Your son has a big heart! I'm sorry for the puppy and the sadness in your home right now, you are in my thoughts.

So sorry to hear about your little puppy you are all in our thoughts

I think helping our children through loss is the hardest thing we can do as a parent. But, they do adjust and bounce back quickly. It sounds like you are doing all of the right things for Brandon. My heart goes out to all of you. When our Bandit died I literally could not get out of bed for 2 days. I was just crushed. It gets better and you will are in my prayers.

Thanks guys for all the kind words, Brandons says" thank you, for all of you feeling bad for our puppy and mommie", he said "that is so nice of them they loved him too didnt they mom". I had to smile and say yes Brandon everyone here loves every yorkie puppy noone wants to loose them. He said "maybe if we take her to the hospital next time she has pupppies they will be okay, they can just cut them out right mom"I had to smile again he is thinking ahead for the next litter.You can feel so bad and then these kids can say something that just brings you out of it.
Mommie is still very depressed does not want to eat much, is still nesting and whinning. I have had to coax her to eat and still only takes a few bites.
But hopefully she will come around soon and get back to herself.

Easy to see Brandon is a thinker, also easy to know where it came from, mom and dad. I'm a grandpa and it warms my heart to see a loss like this handled the way you have with honesty and compassion. I'll keep a good thought for your family (both 2 and 4 legged). Tell Brandon to give your little mommie some extra "TLC" so she won't feel so sad. I know from experience that dogs feel sadness.

I am so sorry for your loss! I will say a prayer for all of you today!

I just read your post and have tears in my eyes...Poor Brandon, what a hard knock life has dealt him. And the poor Momma dog and course you, the mom to both. Please relay my deepest sympathy to Brandon and to you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Brandon is my boy! He is my pen pal, my youngun, my love. He has a heart that very few children have. Ask Villette how hard he worked on my Christmas present. I can only imagine his heartbreak holding that baby and saying g'bye. He would write about Josey and her having one puppy and then how the baby died.
This was a sad lesson for him especially when added to the loss of his grandad last year. But, thru YT, I met him and he has become a joy in my life. So, thank you, Tammy for sharing him with me and for letting him share in the death of the baby even though it was a sad, sad thing.
We still love him and will think about him when he lets us know the date of the funeral.
Love ya, Tiger...Gran Teddy

I will let you know the funeral date. And RIni without you I dont know what we would do. RIni is the most special ,loving, giving person we have ever met and we love her sooo much dont know what we would do without her!!!!!!!!!!!
Brandon is very attached to her and loves her very much she is like a grandmother to him. He always thinks of her and her hubby and all her doggies even though she is soo far away. Brandon was having a hard time about his grandfather and RIni seemed to heal his heart and I love her for that!!! Share him with you? Some days you can have the little stinker.LOL
Josey finally is eating! Took her 5 days to come around but was at the food dish with the rest yesterday I was so happy., she played a littel to with teh others yesterday. The hormones are leaving her body thank goodness. Is nice to see her ears up again also. All my day care moms thought she looked so depressed and pityful and she did (she doesent look like that anymore).

Iam so sorry for your families lost. I am crying after reading your post. Your family will be in my families prayers.

Oh no !! I'm sooooo sorry to hear this....and my heart goes out to you...

Brandon...This is Villette...Remember me honey ? I'm the friend of your good buddy Rini....

What you just went thru is a natural part of the life cycle and while it's very very sad....many times there's a reason for it....You just try to keep happy thoughts about your little puppy... and remember he's in a happy place now...and sending you BIG HUGS sweetie...and one for your mom too....


I'm so sorry hope Josey feels better soon....

:aimeeyork When I read your post it made me so sad, but you are a very strong person and that strength will help you and your son(family) through this rough time. May your pup rest in peace. You will be in my prayers. Keep your strength for it is what keeps us going. :aimeeyork