Rest in Peace Cody

[dave54]

These lonely four walls were closing in on me hard this afternoon, so I went for a drive. Kept driving until I realized I was close to the place where I bought Cody from 12.8 years ago (about 40 miles from my house). The man and wife were in their late 50's back then and only sold dogs a few times. I wanted to stop and see if they were around anymore. I knocked on the door and a older man came out, I asked if he had ever sold any Yorkies, and boom right thru my legs came a 1 yr old Yorkie. He jumped up and down and was excited to greet me. Well the tears came back again. They had bought this new dog a few months ago. I found out that all of Cody's relatives had passed on. I tearfully expained to them who I was and who Cody was. I gave them a picture of Cody and thanked them for giving me the happiest 12+ years of my life. They were happy that Cody lived with people who cared for him as they did with theirs.

Back to the lonely walls and this wonderfull forum.
thanks everyone.

[yorkiesjs]

Originally Posted by dave54

I need somewhere to vent my sorrow. My Yorkie Cody was 12 years and 8 months old. I had him put to sleep this morning. He had seizures two years ago and the vet had me give him a small amount of steroids every day to keep him normal. He also had cataract in both eyes for the last 3 years but got around just fine. He was always happy. But lately he was loosing his hearing, slowly loosing his mind, and was loosing control of his bladder. So today I decided it was time for him to go to sleep. The Vet gave him a shot this morning and he was gone in seconds. My heart just dropped.

I have a big yard and buried him here at home. I haven't been able to stop crying most of the day. My kids are all grown up and gone, so Cody was my last one to leave home. I have picked up his toys and his food bowls and put them in a bag. It is so quiet here.

I'm going to read most of the posts in this section today and hope I can find some relief from what others have written. Yorkies are special. And Cody was my baby.
Thanks for reading.
Dave

Dave I am so sorry for your loss of Cody

[rrosenberry]

Originally Posted by yorkiemalt

What a handsome boy. I am so very sorry for your loss....may time heal your heart.

You asked though how you could to this to your baby.....my answer would be you did it out of love for him. When life becomes unbearably painful and there's no enjoyment left, there is no greater gift than to help him find his way across the bridge. What you did was ease his pain and if he could, he'd thank you.

Very well said. You did what was right and unselfish of you. I have been there. As hard as it is..for us, it is what you have to do. I believe they thank us for it.. and watch over us while we suffer with our decision.
I'm so sorry for your loss and pain over your beloved boy, but know you did the right thing. They have a way of letting us know it's time.. and he let you know. RIP Cody ~

[rrosenberry]

Originally Posted by dave54

These lonely four walls were closing in on me hard this afternoon, so I went for a drive. Kept driving until I realized I was close to the place where I bought Cody from 12.8 years ago (about 40 miles from my house). The man and wife were in their late 50's back then and only sold dogs a few times. I wanted to stop and see if they were around anymore. I knocked on the door and a older man came out, I asked if he had ever sold any Yorkies, and boom right thru my legs came a 1 yr old Yorkie. He jumped up and down and was excited to greet me. Well the tears came back again. They had bought this new dog a few months ago. I found out that all of Cody's relatives had passed on. I tearfully expained to them who I was and who Cody was. I gave them a picture of Cody and thanked them for giving me the happiest 12+ years of my life. They were happy that Cody lived with people who cared for him as they did with theirs.

Back to the lonely walls and this wonderfull forum.
thanks everyone.

Oh this post is making me cry.. but you'll find another love.. it takes time.

[thecityduck]

Dear Dave, I know what you're going thru, on June 7, I had to do the same to the love of my life, my little Fabio....he would have been 5 years old on July 6. He suffered from a congential defect that first appeared at 2 years old.....a collapsing trachea that usually only sounded horrible when he was excited or going for a walk....he honked like a goose...

I was advised by several vets that the operation to correct this has a very low success rate and eventually another part of the trachea breaks down...

It ended up as 'extensive cervical tracheal collapse' with him gasping for air....

He's now resting in peace in the back yard and no longer suffering

[rrosenberry]

Dave, I was just wondering how you're doing today. You were on my mind last night and today.
check in.. K?!

[whitjo]

I am very sorry for your loss.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by dave54

These lonely four walls were closing in on me hard this afternoon, so I went for a drive. Kept driving until I realized I was close to the place where I bought Cody from 12.8 years ago (about 40 miles from my house). The man and wife were in their late 50's back then and only sold dogs a few times. I wanted to stop and see if they were around anymore. I knocked on the door and a older man came out, I asked if he had ever sold any Yorkies, and boom right thru my legs came a 1 yr old Yorkie. He jumped up and down and was excited to greet me. Well the tears came back again. They had bought this new dog a few months ago. I found out that all of Cody's relatives had passed on. I tearfully expained to them who I was and who Cody was. I gave them a picture of Cody and thanked them for giving me the happiest 12+ years of my life. They were happy that Cody lived with people who cared for him as they did with theirs.

Back to the lonely walls and this wonderfull forum.
thanks everyone.

that was a beautiful story....sad but beautiful.

[yougetthesmiles]

Originally Posted by dave54

I need somewhere to vent my sorrow. My Yorkie Cody was 12 years and 8 months old. I had him put to sleep this morning. He had seizures two years ago and the vet had me give him a small amount of steroids every day to keep him normal. He also had cataract in both eyes for the last 3 years but got around just fine. He was always happy. But lately he was loosing his hearing, slowly loosing his mind, and was loosing control of his bladder. So today I decided it was time for him to go to sleep. The Vet gave him a shot this morning and he was gone in seconds. My heart just dropped.

I have a big yard and buried him here at home. I haven't been able to stop crying most of the day. My kids are all grown up and gone, so Cody was my last one to leave home. I have picked up his toys and his food bowls and put them in a bag. It is so quiet here.

I'm going to read most of the posts in this section today and hope I can find some relief from what others have written. Yorkies are special. And Cody was my baby.
Thanks for reading.
Dave

I'm so deeply sorry Dave, my heart goes out to you and I feel your pain. I wish I had some words of comfort, but please know that you did the best for Cody, now he is not in anymore pain.

I hope someday you can find it in your heart to love a new yorkie, they are just the most precious babies on earth!

Hugs to you,
Missy

[yougetthesmiles]

Originally Posted by red98vett

that was a beautiful story....sad but beautiful.

ohhh that's so sad,
but I'm glad you were able to talk to the breeder.

[littlewhip]

Dave iam so very sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers

[Lexi Rae]

dave, im so so sorry for your loss,, my heart goes out to you..
you have me in tears... god bless you... we are all here for you, just
remember that.

[dave54]

How am I doing? Thats a good question. I did get some sleep last night. I woke up this morning and looked down at Cody's bed, and it was still empty. I want to go to the door and let Cody outside, but.... Red98vett is helping me get a picture made up with those great words "Always in my heart". I'm going to get a picture frame today to get out of the house again. I will be OK but the hole in my heart is big and I need lots of time to heal.

[rrosenberry]

Originally Posted by dave54

How am I doing? Thats a good question. I did get some sleep last night. I woke up this morning and looked down at Cody's bed, and it was still empty. I want to go to the door and let Cody outside, but.... Red98vett is helping me get a picture made up with those great words "Always in my heart". I'm going to get a picture frame today to get out of the house again. I will be OK but the hole in my heart is big and I need lots of time to heal.

Yep, it does. It will heal..it will always hurt but eventually the good memories will out weigh the bad.

[Oscar's Mom]

Oh Dave...I am so sorry about your loss of your beloved Cody! And you are right, they take a huge piece of our heart with them when they go. I have been in your shoes and wondered how in the world the pain will ever lessen and how tomorrow will come without your precious friend...but it does. I sat in the floor and sobbed as I held my Hank and he took his last breath...my heart shattered then and there. But I knew that the right decision had been made and that Hank was in peace and no longer suffering. Grief is not for the ones we lose but for the ones left here to go on without them. You will have good days and you will have very bad days, but you will go on. The best thing you can do is find another baby to love...it will never be the same and a new pup would never replace Cody, but it would be something to share all the love you have inside with. I promise each day will be a little easier...you will never forget him but you will love again! Keep your chin up!!! The folks here at Yorkie Talk will be your best therapy!