Originally Posted by stewartslucy (Post 964874)

Dear Piper's Family,

I would like to offer my condolences to you all.

Losing your Piper is surely devastating.

I too have just lost my almost 11 year old Molly Muffins but 1 month ago. It is still hard to believe she is gone, and I miss her constantly. I still cry for her. I still see all her favorite spots around the house, miss driving with her in the car over to Grandma's or Aunties house. She was such a HUGE part of my life. I miss her snuggles and kisses, and the conversations we would have~yes she really understood me! :) It has gotten a little better, but it has been so painful losing her.

The most help and comfort that I have received has been from the wonderful community here on YorkiTalk. The messages of support and understanding were felt deeply by me.

My vet told us that if we ever get another dog, that we will probably feel guilty at first. At the dog show a breeder said we would probably feel like we are cheating on Molly. But she said it was normal and that the best way to honor Molly is to get another one to love. My vet said that if he was reincarnated as a dog, there were only about 10 homes that he would want to go to, and that we were right at the top of that list. That really made me feel good. Recently, we received a letter from the MSU Companion Animal fund expressing their sorrow for our loss and to let us know that our vet had made a contribution in Molly Muffins name. I was so touched and it still brings me to tears. Molly was his patient from sun-up to sun-down.

We are now looking for another Yorkie. At first, we thought we would switch to a different breed, since Molly is a hard act to follow. But after looking at the dog show, my husband said, I think we need another Yorkie. :)

It will be weird to have another little Yorkie taking over Molly's turf. But being without a Yorkie is even worse.

Sorry to be so long winded.

Big Hug,