My baby died in my arms this morning...

[Chrisann]

So sorry to read this thread..Having recently said 'Goodbye' to our lovely yorkie ''Prince'' at the age of 14 I do know what is like. It never gets any better...eash time we have a new pup one day we will have to say goodbye. There little lives are never long enough.

My thoughts are with all of you and anyone with a poorly doggie!!

[Foxy's Mom]

I appreciate all of the kind thoughts and messages I have received from everyone who knows what it's like to own and lose a Yorkie. Or any pet for that matter. Fancy is such a joy. I'm glad I kept one of Foxy's puppies but I sure do miss her. She has a special place in my heart. Thanks again.
Sharon

[PreciousPatrick]

I've had Patrick for almost 7 months and before I had him I had a small mixed breed dog named "Lady Bug" that my sister and I had adopted from the pound by putting our money together as kids. Doing chores we saved up $50 and went to the pound and saved her. It was really sad that we couldn't buy her brothers and sister too b/c they probably didn't get a chance to have a home or life. Anyways, this was about 13 years ago and Lady Bug passed away the week I brought Patrick home this summer. So its only been about 4 months i've been without Lady. It was the saddest thing in the world. I never thought being 19 years old I'd still be crying over a pet but its true they really are "BEST FRIENDS." Lady Bug was the sweetest girl. She was my childhood companion that I saved every penny to get. It hit me hard when my dad brought her little body home in a box. I stood in the doorway as he dug a hole in the ground. He buried her under the tree next to my sister's pet parakeet that died. When he pulled the bag out of the box Lady Bug's entire life flashed before me. I could remember all the good times we shared and how she was always there to welcome me home from school by running in circles and barking. She would lay next to me while I did homework in the grass on the front lawn. Oh man... I tear up just talking or thinking about it now. She meant so much to me. For some reason I think she knew I would be okay without her because she saw I had Patrick right before she died. So she wasn't leaving me with nothing. Of course Patrick could NEVER replace her but he is creating his own place in my heart right next to Lady Bug's place in my heart. He reminds me of her sometimes. When I bring Patrick outside to pee I walk him by Lady Bug's head stone where we buried her and he sniffs. It's really sad. But I know Lady is watching over us now. And i'm sure she finally got to be reunited with her parents and brothers and sister in heaven. RIP- LADY BUG May, 2004

[Foxy's Mom]

It is so sad to lose a pet and good friend all rolled into one. I still miss Foxy so much and always will. She was only 2 yrs old but she sure packed a lot of memories in those 2 yrs. I hope you and Patrick have as long a friendship as you and Lady Bug did. I have Fancy Pants ( Foxy's baby) to keep me busy but there's still a void. We will think good thoughts for you and Patrick. Take care.
Foxy and Fancy's Mom,
Sharon

[fasteddie]

Aww... That's a really touching story PreciousPatrick! I know how such a little creature can touch your life like that. I would have never thought an animal could affect my life as much as it has before I had Yoda. You and Lady Bug grew up together, and I think she was part of your family and not just any pet (I see goldfish as plain pets). We usually refer to him as 'our little boy' or 'baby' rather than 'our dog'. It's good to know you have Patrick now. And I'm sure Lady Bug is watching over you now from Doggy Heaven.

[Raiza]

I don't know if I should tell this story or not, but here it goes. When I was 12 my doggy got really sick, I begged mom and dad to take him to the vet.. they didn't pay that much attention, just told me to give him milk that he would get better. In Panama 26 years ago, people didn't take care of dogs like here in the USA. I think still they are behind. They think dogs are just that: dogs (if you know what I mean).. thank God not everyone is like that there, but there is still too many people that think poorly of them.

...continuing my story, I finally took him to the vet, I remember I was crying and begged the Vet to please see him first since he was laying almost lifeless. He told me I had to wait my turn. I sat, and literally 15 minutes later he pooped as I felt his life went when he took his last breath. I knew then he was gone. I cried like there was not tomorrow. I remember my step dad got me in the back of the car with my dog still in my arms. He had a friend with him which he was carrying a normal conversation, like nothing was happening. I was sobbing. He drove to the outskirts of the town where we lived and he then stop the car at the side of the freeway, then he said: "Ok, go".. I said, "go where?".. he said, "go and throw him". On the side of the freeway there was a slope with rolling hill ahead and with so much pain I dropped him there and set a prayer. I think it was the saddest day of my life. No one seemed to care, no one gave him a decent burial. My stepfather didn't seem to even care I was so much in pain, he didn't even walk with me to drop him. They actually waited in the car!! He even asked me why was I crying so much when I got back in the car. That when a dog dies it was usually in exchange of a human life.. that it could had been any of my brothers or my sister!!! In my culture you are taught not to contradict your parents.. you basically grow up being a little bit if not a lot scare of them. I think I cried for the next weeks... I still shed tears when I think of him.

If you ask if my mom consoled me, NOPE. She felt the same as my stepfather. If they were sad, never showed it to me.

My stepfather past away about 12 years ago. He died of long cancer. I don't wish that illness to anyone, he died pretty sadly... and mom today seems to care about dogs more but not enough to put the time and afford they deserve. If you ask me if I think she should have dogs, I will say: "I strongly believe SHE SHOULD NOT ... no one in my family". Sadly, she has 3 dogs. Pretty pathetic huh?!!

Cosita is my first dog after him (he was a mud, looked like he had some Perkiness in him). That is why I over protect Cosita so much and she is treated like a person at home. Before we brought her to our home, I had a very serious conversation with my husband since I saw he was apprehensive to having her. I told him my sad story and therefor Cosita was going to have everything my dog never had. My husband agreed and I think he took it at heart because he loves her to death.

When all of you say how your dog died or I hear a sad story of a dog, I can't help having the same pain I once felt with "Drupy". He was 2 years old when he died, and I think he got poisoned.

May you guys heal the wounds your little ones leave when they are gone to doggy's heaven.

-r

[fasteddie]

That's a touching story, Raiza! Drupy is in Doggy Heaven watching over you and little Cosita now! I'm sure you did all you could for Drupy and that he was very happy to have you as a Mommy.

Certain cultures really don't appreciate dogs and don't value all that they mean to us. I think the US is one of the most dog-friendly countries in the world, and I think the pet economy (how much we spend on our pets) certainly shows it! There's always going to be some bad owners and some bad breeders, but the love between a man (or woman) and their dog is priceless to see.

[Higgin's Mom]

Oh Raiza, if you were here, I would give you the biggest, gentlest hug I could possibly give to that terribly wounded little girl inside you. God bless you for getting through it and for loving Cosita so much now.

[Raiza]

Thanks fasteddie and Higgin,

this is one of those pain in life that has been hard for me to forget or get over. He sure deserved more from my family since he was our "loving" pet that did nothing but to please us.

-r

[Raiza]

I need to add, thanks fasteddie, yes some cultures are like that. These doggies loving eyes say so much, just imagine if they could talk.

Thanks Higgin, I just gave Cosita a hug. She is so loving.

-r

[fasteddie]

I am POSITIVE they understand LOVE, though. When Yoda is laying down on the bed, and I walk up close to him, he always just goes flat on his back to get some hugs and kisses. He just waits for it!

I always say that they CAN talk, just we're not smart enough to understand them fully. Though I'm getting a bit better, I can understand when he wants to pee or play! That's a start at least... heheh

[bettyeanne]

Raiza, my heart breaks for your lost baby! Although I was fortunate to come from a family of animal lovers, the loss of every single dog I have ever had [I had my first dog when I was six and now I'm 61!], their deaths are still as painful for me as they were the day they died! It's painful enough when you share the pain with others, I cannot imagine how it must have been for you to have to grieve alone! God bless you!!

[Raiza]

thanks bettyeanne,
Yes, it is hard. The good news if something ever happens to Cosita, I know my husband will be there for me. I will know that I did everything I could for her and that she had a happy life.

I think being 12 years old only, loving my dog so much, and seeing the true and cruel reality how my culture underestimated dogs (still does), had a big impact on my life.

fasteddie, Cosita does the same thing, she loves belly robs

God bless you guys!
-r

[fasteddie]

Cosita and Yoda are long-long-long-lost cousins!

[RubyC]

My heart goes out to all of you that have lost a loving pet, a part of the family really. It is soo nice to see that we have such a touching and loving community here on YT. Your doggies are in doggie heaven looking down upon you and thanking you for the great times you spent together.

I know what Raiza is talking about as it is very similar in Colombia the way dogs are looked upon. That might explain why there are soooo many stray dogs. My parents didn't quite understand where my tremendous love and over-protectiveness came from towards Cookie as I never had a pet before. I guess everyone here can understand that it just comes from somewhere deep inside and we all just want the best for our babies. Luckily my parents have become just as over-protective as I have but not I'm still the big spender... They often say, "I can't believe this little Cookie makes me so googoo gaga for her!"

Hugs for all from myself and Cookie.

-RubyC