Just lost my yorkie this week to a tragic accident

[JeanieK]

I can only imagine how horrible you must feel. there are no words to express how sorry I feel for you. It is never easy to loose one, and it has to be much harder when you feel responsible.

May the Lord give you the strenght that you need to get through this.

We lost our yorkie in January, and we knew immediately that we had to have another one. Just the looking helped me through the empty hours.

The one you lost will always have a piece of your heart and no other dog of any breed will replace it. We have lost two yorkies and we remember and talk about the differences. We don't compare, we expect them to have different personalities. Each one gives us special memories.

A new puppy will not take the place of the one you lost, but it will help to fill the empty spaces in your day. The hole in your heart will always be there until the day when you meet again.

Everyone deals with their pain in a different way, I knew I needed another one to help me get through. I didn't expect a new one to replace the old. I embrace her differences as I fondly remember the ones that are gone.

And now we have two.

May God Bless you and your family.

[SJK1113]

I am so sorry for your loss. Please don't feel guilty. Unfortunately, accidents happen.

[Lacy's Mom]

It's so hard losing a Yorkie and I can imagine in your situation the tragedy is doubled. I am so sorry for your loss, but accidents unfortunately do happen. I hope you will get another Yorkie soon to make you smile again.

[jakeysnakey]

I've been there, it is an awful feeling . So sorry, but you are blessed to have had him in your life, even if just for a little while.

[Lexi Rae]

so so sorry for your loss.. hugs to you and your family

[Rem&Silkmom]

Just know that you are not alone. My DH ran over his dog and felt very bad. Accidents like this happen. Don't beat yourself up. Sorry for you loss.

[red98vett]

You have my condolences - how truly sad for you.

[mitchell]

So very sorry for your loss.. hugs to you and your family

[chattiesmom]

I am so very sorry for your loss. I am glad you found YT. You now have an extended "family" who cares and shares your sorrow. Sending hugs your way

[browniesmom622]

im soo sorry

[alaskayorkie]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

This is why I said to wait a little bit before getting another one.

Should I get a new pet right away?
Generally, the answer is no. One needs time to work through grief and loss before attempting to build a relationship with a new pet. If your emotions are still in turmoil, you may resent a new pet for trying to "take the place" of the old-for what you really want is your old pet back. Children in particular may feel that loving a new pet is "disloyal" to the previous pet.

When you do get a new pet, avoid getting a "lookalike" pet, which makes comparisons all the more likely. Don't expect your new pet to be "just like" the one you lost, but allow it to develop its own personality. Never give a new pet the same name or nickname as the old. Avoid the temptation to compare the new pet to the old one: It can be hard to remember that your beloved companion also caused a few problems when it was young!

A new pet should be acquired because you are ready to move forward and build a new relationship-rather than looking backward and mourning your loss. When you are ready, select an animal with whom you can build another long, loving relationship-because this is what having a pet is all about!

That's a great post, Yorkieusa! It's something we all think about, and your post makes sense.

[Fran42478]

I am so terribly sorry for your loss

[lilliesmam]

Aww so sorry for your loss you shouldnt blame yourself! i know how you feel nearly 4 yrs ago now i had a yorkie called Molly she was my strength and best mate she went everywere with me, I never put her on a lead she stayed at my side were ever we went, we came home from work this peticular night she used to jump out my car when i opened the door and go yap at the cat nextdoor but one and wait for me to go round my car to get my bags, then she,d race me to our front door,but this time she was on season and saw a dog across the road, she was killed instantly,God i felt like my world had fallen apart,I hated myself for what id done cos i truley beleived it was my fault,I felt like i couldnt have another dog but i had to think of my family too they were all devastated too next day we got Lillie she took a lot of pain away and has brought a lot of love and happiness into our house, we love her too bits but we,ll never forget Molly i would say to get another asap it helped us loads getting Lillie, only thing is im so paranoid with her and needless to say she is always on a lead even at work, Love to you and your family,Thinking of you all at this sad time xx

[YORKIEMOM2B2006]

sorry for your loss ...........welcome to yt

[DallhausYorkies]

I am also so sorry for your loss. I know the pain very well, and it never gets easy. They are like little humans to us and we just have to believe that what God hands us we can handle. You will find another little friend to take in soon.
Karen