Zackie, my 2 year old Yorkie died last night.

[NickinAZ]

This might help!

http://www.everything-yorkie.com/cop...ur-yorkie.html

Peace!

[yorkie mom-3]

I'm so so sorry. Last evening when I read your post I was speechless and the tears were rolling down my cheeks that I couldn't write. Want you and your wife to know that there are great people here on yt and that many, many prayers have gone out. Your pain is so raw, it will take time and more time to slowly heal. Remember: your not alone, you've got all of us to talk to when you feel the need.

[Chellbe46]

Honey the pain will never go away but it will get better, i`m so sorry of what happened to you and reading your message made me cry. It hit home how much i love my Yorkie Tino and how much hes change my life since having him. you ever want someone to chat to you can always email me. xxx

[yorkiegirl16]

I just read your post and I'm so sorry to read the tragic way he left your life. I hope you have lots of good memories of your time together. I lost my own yorkie, Zack yesterday after nearly 16 years and the pain of their loss you just never are prepared for.

[NewYorkieMom61]

Please try to remember that although he didn't live long, he lived a happy life with you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Originally Posted by Allan

I don't even know where to begin. Some of you may remember the picture of Zack that I posted a few weeks ago. Zackie was an adorable 5 pound Yorkie that I got when he was about 3 months old. He was going to turn 2 on May 30. Zack was the best dog I could have imagined. He never barked; was trained on wee wee pads (and only had infrequent mistakes); he was the friendliest dog around - everyone would stop me and ask how he became so social (with people, dogs, cats...) I just said I had no idea - that was just Zack from the moment I got him. He was also so cute. Other Yorkie owners would stop me on the street and tell me how cute he was. (I have attached his most recent picture to this post). Best of all, Zack gave me unconditional love. No matter what, he was my best friend. I would be at work all day and when I came home, all Zackie would want to do was kiss me and play and just sit on my lap. He never got upset and just loved everyone and everyone loved him.

Last night, I had to go to work and Zack was watching tv with my wife. After watching tv, my wife brought Zack to the main level of our apartment to put him back in his pen to go to sleep. Unfortunately, Zack jumped down and ran outside through an open French door onto our small terrace. He kept going and fell around 40 feet. This took place at around 2:10 am as I was on the way home from work. My wife was frantic. I called the police and they came and helped us go through the neighbor's house to get to the backyard behind our apartment. (The people who live in our building wiht backyard access were not home). As soon as I saw little Zackie, I knew he had died. I climbed over the fence and picked up my little baby. I will avoid the gruesome details for you all. Anyway, I carried Zackie up to our apartment and put the mattress from his bed into a box and lay Zack on top of that. I alos put some of his favorite toys in there with him. He looked so peaceful, almost asleep that I just stared at him waiting for him to wake up.

Zack stayed on his mattress in the box in our room all night. I could not sleep at all. I have not been able to stop crying since this happened. Zack was my best friend who was always there for me no matter what. No matter how hard life became, he was there to cheer me up. I just had someone pick him up who will hold his body until I can bury him. I decided to bury Zackie in my parent's backyard (they loved him as well). That way I can visit him as often as I like. I have never lost a pet before. In fact, other than goldfish, Zack was my first pet of any kind. I am absolutely devastated. I know it has been less than 12 hours, but how long will it take for this feeling of loss and utter devastation to go away? This is absolutely killing me. I miss him so much already and can;t stop thinking about all the fun times we had and how much I will miss not having him in my life in the future.

Please please please tell me that this feeling of loss and sadness will go away. I miss my pal Zackie and always will.

Thanks,
Allan

[4doggiemama]

Through YT I have become aware of the many hidden dangers that are waiting for our little furbabies. Posts like yours, Allan, help others. May you find a sense of peace in your memories.

[My Baby- Jazzi]

Zakie will always live on in your heart. It is too soon to even think about getting over this tragedy. It sounds like you had such a great Furbaby, and I can only say how very sad this made me, I could hardly bring myself to read your story about your great loss. My heart hurts for you.
You really do not need some of YT members advice about what you should have done to prevent. I know they mean well, none of us yorkie lovers need to feel guilty. Accidents happen, and we all do our best to protect them, and it is not easy. Most of us had at least a few close calls, I have several that still upset me. We cannot lock them up to be over protective. So glad you reached out for support during this most difficult time. Please take care of yourself, Zakie would want that for you. Sincerely, Cindy & Jazzi

[PreciousGiGi]

I am so so sorry for your loss, I can feel your pain, I have a little Yorkie that is going to be 2 the end of April and I can't imagine life without her.* I recently lost my cocker spaniel, Chelsea of 13 years and I felt very lucky to have my little Precious, it was as if she looked up at me and said it will be ok Mommy.* I had said I would never have another puppy when my Chelsea (my cocker) passed on but I can't even tell you how lucky I feel to have my little Precious.* Good Luck and our prayers are with you!!* If you have never read the Rainbow Bridge Poem you should it might helps you get thru the hardest times of losing your baby, I know it did me!
Miss Precious GiGi* and Mommy

[Yorkie Luv of 3]

Please accept our deepest condolence,, how tragic & sad for you.

[gypsyqueen]

Im sorry

[Duncansmom]

Why is it that god always seems to take the good ones first? My heart is aching for you. I have had many four legged friends over my life and the pain of loss is almost unbearable. But, the treasured memories I have of each lil soul live on forever. I, as Im sure most of us who love and have furbabies, know exactly where your feelings are at this moment. Please know you are NOT alone. I have recently lost my maltese Spike, it too was sudden and totally unexpected. He was a diabetic and had to have 2 shots a day. He was doing great. Took each shot like a trooper (mostly cuz he knew the cheese was a gimme) and on a thursday nite, I gave him his shot and he was fine. then...he started to bleed from the injection site. As a nurse I knew the red flag and got him to the vet first thing in the am. He spent the next few days in hosp. I had just gotten my 81 y old dad out of hosp after major surg for colon cancer and he was recovering at my house. So I had my hands full. Sunday nite, my dad turned septic and he was rushed back to hosp and put on life support. The next morning, Monday, 8 am I got the call from my vet. he was in tears (he loved spike too) and he told me he was gone. he bled into his lungs and died in his sleep. I didnt think I could breathe. My heart was shattered.
And then some time passed, dad recovered after another major surg, and my heart began to mend. Altho, when I see a maltese to this day, I tear up. but I know that Spike lived a happy life and would want me to be happy as well. I had major guilt that I wasnt there with him, I would have been 24/7 if I had only known but that wasnt to be. I never got to say goodbye. Maybe thats good in a way I dont know.
Today, I have 2 wonderful yorkies Duncan 1 and Piper 14 weeks. they are the loves of my life. I think of Spikey everyday and carry him with me always. As you will too. Time helps to heal but not forget.
Im sure Spike was there to show Zack where the best toys are!
May God keep his loving arms around you and your family and bring you peace.
Elizabeth Duncan and Piper

[Duncansmom]

Why is it that god always seems to take the good ones first? My heart is aching for you. I have had many four legged friends over my life and the pain of loss is almost unbearable. But, the treasured memories I have of each lil soul live on forever. I, as Im sure most of us who love and have furbabies, know exactly where your feelings are at this moment. Please know you are NOT alone. I have recently lost my maltese Spike, it too was sudden and totally unexpected. He was a diabetic and had to have 2 shots a day. He was doing great. Took each shot like a trooper (mostly cuz he knew the cheese was a gimme) and on a thursday nite, I gave him his shot and he was fine. then...he started to bleed from the injection site. As a nurse I knew the red flag and got him to the vet first thing in the am. He spent the next few days in hosp. I had just gotten my 81 y old dad out of hosp after major surg for colon cancer and he was recovering at my house. So I had my hands full. Sunday nite, my dad turned septic and he was rushed back to hosp and put on life support. The next morning, Monday, 8 am I got the call from my vet. he was in tears (he loved spike too) and he told me he was gone. he bled into his lungs and died in his sleep. I didnt think I could breathe. My heart was shattered.
And then some time passed, dad recovered after another major surg, and my heart began to mend. Altho, when I see a maltese to this day, I tear up. but I know that Spike lived a happy life and would want me to be happy as well. I had major guilt that I wasnt there with him, I would have been 24/7 if I had only known but that wasnt to be. I never got to say goodbye. Maybe thats good in a way I dont know.
Today, I have 2 wonderful yorkies Duncan 1 and Piper 14 weeks. they are the loves of my life. I think of Spikey everyday and carry him with me always. As you will too. Time helps to heal but not forget.
Im sure Spike was there to show Zack where the best toys are!
May God keep his loving arms around you and your family and bring you peace.
Elizabeth Duncan and Piper

[Duncansmom]

sorry it posted twice!

[Chellbe46]

[Allan]

Thanks everyone for the ongoing kind and supportive words. Although Zackie died nearly 10 months ago, it still feels like just yesterday. I still miss him so much, but I am finally at a point where I can see a Yorkie on the street that looks like Zack and have the good feelings (because of the memories) outweigh the sad feelings (missing him). Yoyo is now 9 months old and a wonderful dog. She, like Zack, is so loving and full of fun and energy. I tell her all of the time about her "big" brother that she never got to meet. I have posted a few pictures of our "little" yoyo (as well as of Zackie).

thanks as always,
Allan