Zackie, my 2 year old Yorkie died last night.

[Allan]

Hi everyone. It always makes me feel a little better reading posts in the chain about Zack. It makes me feel like he has not been forgotten by anyone. My main reason for posting updates is to help me when I am sad and to update everyone who was so supportive of me back in May when I needed all of the help I could get to deal with Zack's death. But, that being said, it makes me so happy knowing that people who never even met Zack still remember him fondly. And, if his story leads others to be more careful with their Yorkies (especially re fencing in a balcony), then that is even better. Sometimes I am amazed how people treat their small dogs. I was at a dog run a few weeks back with Yoyo and there was a really cute Yorkie there. (She actually looked a lot like Zack!) Yoyo LOVES to play with other dogs, especially smaller breeds. Her favorite seems to be pugs. Anyway, Yoyo was getting a little rough with the Yorkie. Not in a mean way, but in a playful way. However, the Yorkie was so small that I felt that I had to watch both of them like a hawk to make sure Yoyo didn't hurt the Yorkie unintentionally. Yet, the Yorkie owner was barely paying attention. I spoke to the owner and told her about Zack (and showed her the picture I always post of him) and how you have to be so careful with these little sweet dogs. I dont think she got the message. Anyway, please please please treat your little Yorkies with the care and attention they need and deserve. They are small, but think they are big!, so be overprotective of them.

Anyway, quick Yoyo update. She was spayed tow days ago and I stayed home with her yesterday. She was pretty bad all day - very lethargic, just lay on the couch sleeping most of the day; wouldn't really eat; she had stomach problems, etc.. But by bedtime, she seemed to be doing better. This morning though, she seemed much much better. My wife, though, is staying home with her just in case.

Thanks again (as always) for listening.

-Allan

[yorkieusa]

Thanks for your update. I always get teary when I read about Zackie. I thought he was so very cute. I hope you are doing ok. By the way, I love the name Yoyo. You are so very right when you say you can't be too careful with these little yorkies. They don't realize how little they are.

[Ozzie'sperson]

Allan --

I still think of you and Zack and often wonder how you are doing. Glad things are going well with the new baby. God bless you both.

[sAnDyiSm]

i am so sorry for your loss.. he was a very adorable puppy..

[domesticated08]

Your story of Zack is so very sad..it has to be so incredibly hard to replay it in your head..I just can't imagine Wishing you and your family the Best in 2008!!

[Tammyh]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you. It will just take time for your heart to heal, he was a member of your family. You'll always miss him but eventually you'll be able to remember him with fondness and happiness instead of despair. My prayers are with you and your wife.

[Tammyh]

Originally Posted by Tammyh

I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you. It will just take time for your heart to heal, he was a member of your family. You'll always miss him but eventually you'll be able to remember him with fondness and happiness instead of despair. My prayers are with you and your wife.

I didn't realize this was an older thread, I'm so glad things are going better for you. There were so many pages I didn't read through them all.

[mypreciouspups]

Originally Posted by Allan

Hi everyone. It always makes me feel a little better reading posts in the chain about Zack. It makes me feel like he has not been forgotten by anyone. My main reason for posting updates is to help me when I am sad and to update everyone who was so supportive of me back in May when I needed all of the help I could get to deal with Zack's death. But, that being said, it makes me so happy knowing that people who never even met Zack still remember him fondly. And, if his story leads others to be more careful with their Yorkies (especially re fencing in a balcony), then that is even better. Sometimes I am amazed how people treat their small dogs. I was at a dog run a few weeks back with Yoyo and there was a really cute Yorkie there. (She actually looked a lot like Zack!) Yoyo LOVES to play with other dogs, especially smaller breeds. Her favorite seems to be pugs. Anyway, Yoyo was getting a little rough with the Yorkie. Not in a mean way, but in a playful way. However, the Yorkie was so small that I felt that I had to watch both of them like a hawk to make sure Yoyo didn't hurt the Yorkie unintentionally. Yet, the Yorkie owner was barely paying attention. I spoke to the owner and told her about Zack (and showed her the picture I always post of him) and how you have to be so careful with these little sweet dogs. I dont think she got the message. Anyway, please please please treat your little Yorkies with the care and attention they need and deserve. They are small, but think they are big!, so be overprotective of them.

Anyway, quick Yoyo update. She was spayed tow days ago and I stayed home with her yesterday. She was pretty bad all day - very lethargic, just lay on the couch sleeping most of the day; wouldn't really eat; she had stomach problems, etc.. But by bedtime, she seemed to be doing better. This morning though, she seemed much much better. My wife, though, is staying home with her just in case.

Thanks again (as always) for listening.

-Allan

to you Allan, I have been there with people with small yorkies and I too lost one accidently. I learned a valuable lesson as I am sure you have..
I would like to say that I have talked to people with yorkies, many will listen to me, but so many just think it will never happen to them.
I can get pretty frustrated almost angry when I talk with my whole heart into this subject and so many just do not get it.. that is sad sad, especially when we have learned the hard way and I so wish I was aware this could even happy to a small dog.. mine fell of the bed and punctured her left lung and bled out in about 10 minutes the vet said after a post mortem was done on her.. Since she was so healthy we could not figure out how she had died..
When we woke, she was in my closet she was laying lifeless on my shoes. I will never forget that day as long as forever is.
I feel pain when I hear these things, that pain comes back when you hear these things happen to others.. It just never leaves you. After her came along another yorkie in my life.. My vet killed him by giving him the same needle he had had a reaction to the year before.. Then a part of me died. It was only 4 years later I join this great YT group of people that I now feel it was not just me these things happen to..
People say I am anal over my dogs safety.. I am and I know now that when one of my dogs has a problem, that I am to remember so that second needle would not have been given to my pooh.

pooh's mum

[Allan]

Hi everyone,

I noticed the people had recently replied to my Zackie thread, so I thought it was about time for an update. Anyway, we recently went to Portugal on vacation and my parents babysat Yoyo. When we were at their house dropping her off, I visited Zack's grave (he is buried in their backyard). I still miss him so much. His picture is still the "wallpaper" on my cell phone, and I look at it so often. I still talk about him all of the time. I tell Yoyo about her "Big" brother Zack all of the time. The pain of losing him still hurts like it was yesterday. Anyway, here are some recent pictures of Yoyo.... She is a great and loving dog. She is lying on the couch with me as I write this. Despite being a big girl, she sometimes acts like a lap dog, putting her head on my lap while we watch tv. Anyway, happy new year to all.

Allan

[SweetPea53]

Hi Allen and Family,

Good to hear from you again....and happy to hear that Yoyo is doing well and growing bigger n bigger everyday,

Lil Zack will always be in your heart....I know, I had a Sheltie...Fussie whom I lost of old age in 2000....it took me 7 years to finally decide to get another dog....and God sent me my Lil' Miss Izzie last April....she was 12 weeks old when I got her and she has been the best dog ever and the love of my life.......I have to say I have found myself a couple of times while scolding her calling her Fussie only to quickly realize that she is an entirely different dog...but it just goes to show......when you cherish and love a former pet...they will always be with you........

[teffiemoore]

Originally Posted by Allan

Hi everyone. It always makes me feel a little better reading posts in the chain about Zack. It makes me feel like he has not been forgotten by anyone. My main reason for posting updates is to help me when I am sad and to update everyone who was so supportive of me back in May when I needed all of the help I could get to deal with Zack's death. But, that being said, it makes me so happy knowing that people who never even met Zack still remember him fondly. And, if his story leads others to be more careful with their Yorkies (especially re fencing in a balcony), then that is even better. Sometimes I am amazed how people treat their small dogs. I was at a dog run a few weeks back with Yoyo and there was a really cute Yorkie there. (She actually looked a lot like Zack!) Yoyo LOVES to play with other dogs, especially smaller breeds. Her favorite seems to be pugs. Anyway, Yoyo was getting a little rough with the Yorkie. Not in a mean way, but in a playful way. However, the Yorkie was so small that I felt that I had to watch both of them like a hawk to make sure Yoyo didn't hurt the Yorkie unintentionally. Yet, the Yorkie owner was barely paying attention. I spoke to the owner and told her about Zack (and showed her the picture I always post of him) and how you have to be so careful with these little sweet dogs. I dont think she got the message. Anyway, please please please treat your little Yorkies with the care and attention they need and deserve. They are small, but think they are big!, so be overprotective of them.

Anyway, quick Yoyo update. She was spayed tow days ago and I stayed home with her yesterday. She was pretty bad all day - very lethargic, just lay on the couch sleeping most of the day; wouldn't really eat; she had stomach problems, etc.. But by bedtime, she seemed to be doing better. This morning though, she seemed much much better. My wife, though, is staying home with her just in case.

Thanks again (as always) for listening.

-Allan

Allan.....
This is the only thread that I continue to have updates on periodically.....we moved into an apt. 2 months ago above our business office...we have a small balcony with a fence that is 4 1/2 feet tall and everytime I go out with the boys, I think about Zackie and the dangers of what can happen....This is one of the saddest heartbreaking stories, but I want you to know that by sharing and cont. to share with us here, it keeps it at the front of my (and many of us) memories and makes me that much more cautious!!!! I am so happy you found another baby to love and I know Zackie will never ever be replaced...he was a doll, you and your wife will cont. to be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank-you for posting!

[sweetr72]

Yoyo sure grew up fast...wowzers!! How old is she now?? She looks so relaxed and calm!!

Dawn

[yorkluvr]

So sorry to hear of your loss, I know you will keep him in your heart!

[Brookef18]

I am so heart broken for you!!! How horrible. I will be praying for you and your wife... God Bless.

[Boosted Panda]

Reading this brought a tear to my eye. Just heart wrenching. Our little babies feistiness is also there biggest enemy.