Zackie, my 2 year old Yorkie died last night.

[SophieRose]

Very nice post, Allan and so glad you are able to open your heart to another precious pup. Warmly, Deborah

[yorkiepup2]

I am so sorry you lost your beloved Zackie. When I read this I just began weeping........what a tragedy. I pray that God will comfort you and heal your broken heart. Rest in peace, sweet furbaby.

[yorkiepup2]

I just saw the pictures of your "little" Yoyo.......what a beautiful lab. That dog looks like he's got it made!

[wemple2]

Memories...will help get you through each day...remember Zack, always. But just look at Yoyo...so happy...so content, I am so happy you found each other.

[mariana11]

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

Hi...I'm very sorry for your loss. I am brand new to this site and found it as I was doing research on learning how to cope with the loss of your pet. I too just lost my little yorkie, on 03/17. She was only 3 years old. I understand what you are going through..and I'm very sorry for your loss.

[For My Coby]

Originally Posted by mariana11

Hi...I'm very sorry for your loss. I am brand new to this site and found it as I was doing research on learning how to cope with the loss of your pet. I too just lost my little yorkie, on 03/17. She was only 3 years old. I understand what you are going through..and I'm very sorry for your loss.

Not to steal this thread from Allan and Zack and Yoyo too, but I noticed that this was your first post Mariana11. I wanted to say welcome and that I am so sorry for your loss as well.

[mariana11]

Originally Posted by For My Coby

Not to steal this thread from Allan and Zack and Yoyo too, but I noticed that this was your first post Mariana11. I wanted to say welcome and that I am so sorry for your loss as well.

Yep, I'm brand new to this. Thank you for making me feel welcomed.

[cobird2]

I am sorry for your loss and hope this will help you find some comfort.

A Dog's Purpose

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.

Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life-- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like: *

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.

Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

Be always grateful for each new day.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

[Allan]

Cobird2, I absolutely loved your post. Even though Yoyo is just a baby (she is around 9 months old), at times, I can't help but think how hard it is one day (hopefully far far far away) when we lose her. She (like Zack before her) is such a part of our family, that I can't imagine life without her. I am still having trouble without Zack and he died nearly a year ago.

Mariana, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. If you would like to talk about it, please send me a private message. I know how hard it is to lose a loved pet who was so young.

Allan

[KathyinCali]

Originally Posted by mariana11

Yep, I'm brand new to this. Thank you for making me feel welcomed.

I too am so very sorry for your loss. Sending warm healing wishes to you.

[kezza]

Originally Posted by Allan

Cobird2, I absolutely loved your post. Even though Yoyo is just a baby (she is around 9 months old), at times, I can't help but think how hard it is one day (hopefully far far far away) when we lose her. She (like Zack before her) is such a part of our family, that I can't imagine life without her. I am still having trouble without Zack and he died nearly a year ago.

Mariana, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. If you would like to talk about it, please send me a private message. I know how hard it is to lose a loved pet who was so young.

Allan

Hello again Allan,
How are you?
I can't believe it will be 1 year in may that i lost my Heidi..and what a year it has been...Pixie is almost 10 months old now and the light of my life.
YoYo is just beautiful...stay in touch..its good to see you still pop in here to say hello.
Kerry & Pixie

[FritzP]

I'm so sorry...

[kezza]

Originally Posted by FritzP

I'm so sorry...

This post is over a year old...i'm not sure Allan visits that often anymore...I hope he and YoYo are doing well..

[Allan]

Hi Kezza (and everyone else),

I actually still visit Yorkietalk every so often. For some reason though, I tend to only read the In Memory Of section. I could never fully leave this site, as the members here were so warm and comforting when Zackie died. Since this thread was revived, I might as well post a short update. Zack died nearly two years ago. I still miss him tremendously. Luckily, he is buried in my parents backyard, so I still visit him. The hardest part though is that I am finding it hard to remember his personality. He was nearly 2 when he died, and it has been 2 years since then. So, my memories are getting foggy. That absolutely kills me. But, I do remember that he was a super loving, friendly, playful pup that always had a smile on his face.

Anyway, Yoyo is now almost 2 and an absolute doll. About 6 months ago, we moved to the suburbs and now have a big (fenced in) yard for Yoyo to play in. She absolutely LOVES being able to run around and play fetch virtually every day. Yoyo is super friendly, and outgoing, and loves everyone. My wife is heads over heels in love with yoyo as well, and Yoyo sleeps in our room virtually every night (either on her bed or in our bed with us). She is fully housebroken and alwasy barks when she has to go out. We have a cat and a kitten, and the three of them get along so well. (Yoyo and the kitten tend to nap in the kitchen in Yoyo's second bed all of the time. They are really cute together and best friends). Not much else to report. But, again, I do want to thank everyone on here for the help they gave me when I needed it most. Losing a pet is so very difficult, and no one can truly understand it unless they have gone through it themselves.

Lastly, I have attached a few pics of the pets!
-Allan

[143julz]

I just read this post....

Allan, Thank you for your update. I'm glad to read you had a new baby and things are well.

I'm sorry for your loss of Zack, Like you, i have experienced my first loss of my ture love (JULZ) on Halloween. I am beginning to wonder if "that feeling" will ever subside within....

We got our new baby about 4 weeks after, DUDLEY has filled the void that Julz left behind and we love him so much. I didn't know it was possible to love another "as much" with so much pain still inside, but i do.
Your new baby is a doll, love the kittens too!