Rest in Peace Cody
 

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 sorry about your precious Cody. I'm sure he was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Hope you find some comfort in your memories of the last 12 years with him. Rest peacefully Cody.

My heart goes out to you. I have been there several times with 3 previous Yorkies and it does ease up some but you will always miss him. For me getting another baby to love has helped. They are all so special.

gosh...i am so very sorry. i hope you find comfort soon but we know it takes time. this may be too soon to ask but can you post of photo of him so that we may see him?
again, i am very sorry for your loss. i know it must be very hard to handle.

This was taken one year ago. I told Cody today that the Vet wouldn't hurt him. He buried his head in my armpit and held his paw out. How could I or anyone do this to their baby?

Oh Dave, he was so precious. I know first-hand how difficult of a decision it is to make. Unfortunately, it's our duty as "parents" to recognize when life is no longer happy for them. Trust me when I say he was met with numerous YT babies on the other side of Rainbow Bridge. I lost my precious Chester two years ago October and the tears still flow at certain times.

Keep those toys and bowls. Cody would want you to love again. Please consider adopting a rescue who's not had a chance to be loved like he was.

Our hearts are with you and we hope you'll soon have a new best friend to share with us.

dave i am so sorry for your loss. you did what was best for your baby. i pray you find comfort here on this forum. many of us have gone thru the loss of our beloved pets. we know exactly how you are feeling right now.

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.

I keep re-running my decision to go to the Vet today. Should I have waited a little longer or not? He wasn't in that tough of shape yet, but he wasn't good either. The kind words that you people write are helping me a little. And I thank you for the kindness. Without this forum, I would have thought that no-one could feel as sad as I about my Yorkie. Cody acted like a 3 year old child for most of his life. He was alot of fun and my therapy buddy. I never cryed when my 90+ year old grandparents passed away, but did celebrate there long lives. But I cry for my Cody.

You made a very hard decision but it was the best one for Cody. I've been there. I truly know what your feeling. I cried myself to sleep that night and kept saying "I'm sorry Gigi, I'm sorry Gigi".:cry8: But my sister told me the same thing Yorkiemalt said. If Cody could talk, he would have said, Thank You for taking away my pain.
You still have 12 years worth of memories of your dear Cody. Hang onto them, they will eventually bring you comfort.
Take Care...and Rest in Peace dear Cody at the Rainbow Bridge. :rbyorkie:

Dave, I am so terribly sorry about little Cody. I haven't had to make those tough decisions, however, I have learned from others that there is no greater love than to let one go. I hope, when the time comes, that I will love my Toto that much. I also hope that I will have as many years worth of precious memories to hold onto. God bless and comfort you.

Dave, Im sorry for your loss. (((HUGS)))

Thanks all for your sympathy. It makes me feel better. Cody never knew he was a dog. He always thought he was one of my kids, and thats how I treated him. Parents shouldn't have to bury their childern. I don't know how any of you ever get over this. His death has cut me to my sole. Thank God for this forum.

I'm sorry Dave. I hope your pain will lesson and I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you stay here with us at YT. Many great people here and we will help you with your loss.

Please try to take care, and again, so sorry.

My thoughts are with you
 

Dave,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Hope the attached poem helps.

FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND
You're giving me a special gift,
So sorrowfully endowed,
And through these last few cherished days,
Your courage makes me proud.


But really, love is knowing
When your best friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts
Will only be in vain.


So looking deep into your eyes,
Beyond, into your soul,
I see in you the magic, that will
Once more make me whole.


The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
To do this thing that must be done,
For it's the only way.


That strength is why I've followed you,
And chose you as my friend,
And why I've loved you all these years...
My partner 'til the end.


Please, understand just what this gift,
You're giving, means to me,
It gives me back the strength I've lost,
And all my dignity.


You take a stand on my behalf,
For that is what friends do.
And know that what you do is right,
For I believe it too.


So one last time, I breathe your scent,
And through your hand I feel,
The courage that's within you,
To now grant me this appeal.


Cut the leash that holds me here,
Dear friend, and let me run,
Once more a strong and steady dog,
My pain and struggle done.


And don't despair my passing,
For I won't be far away,
Forever here, within your heart,
And memory I'll stay.


I'll be there watching over you,
Your ever faithful friend,
And in your memories I'll run,
...a young dog once again

Dave - I'm so sorry for your loss of little Cody....I get so sad reading this section but know how much it hurts to lose one of our family. :( Cody was a little cutie and you loved him enough to free him........I know that doesn't make it easier :( but it sounds like you gave him the best quality of life possible...my heart goes out to you

Rest in Peace little Cody.....

Dave,
One of the hardest things to accept is the loss of a furry little family member thru any situation. To have to make that final decision is heart wrenching. I have been there and to this day I keep asking myself "What if I had waited a little longer?". Only God knows that answer so we have to believe in our hearts that we did what was best for the furbaby that wiggled its way so deep into our lives, Most members here have suffered thru the loss of one or more of their furbabies and will be crying with you as they read your post. That's the best part of YT - it is a family where you can come and know that everyone understands your feelings and will be there for you. Cody was a handsome little guy with a beautiful expression on his little face and he will be watching over you from his new perch over the Rainbow Bridge with the breezes blowing thru his tiny little wings and remembering the wonderful, long life he had with you until you two are reunited again.
I am so sorry for your loss, Dave. God Bless.

I'm so sorry:cry: A lot of us here know your pain all too well:(

Dave, I am so sorry for your loss. The decision you made yesterday was for the best, though I know it doesn't feel like it. I was faced with the same decision last year. Not with a yorkie, but a collie. She was in end stage renal failure and could hardly function at all and I still felt guilty. I still cry for my Cheyenne sometimes. I understand. Try to remember the good times and funny memories. He still loves you and as someone else said, I'm sure he would thank you if he were able. :love-hug3

I am soo sorry for your loss, but sounds like you did the right thing ! RIP little Cody !

Dave I am so sorry to hear about your loss, but deep in your heart you know you did the right thing, you would never want anyone you love to suffer.For now just cherish all those good times you had, that are unforgettable.

Dave,

I am really sorry to read about Cody's passing. I know the pain you feel all too well. My Yorkie Zack died about 2 months ago and he was not even 2 years old. (I posted the story of Zackie's death in this forum.) The pain was and is tremendous. When Zackie first died, I cried so much. Like you, I have never really cried, but with this, I couldn't stop. Although I still miss Zack like crazy, it does get a little bit easier. Feel free to PM me if you would like to chat.

Allan

Dave, I'm so sorry for your loss.
 

Putting our furbabies to sleep is never an easy thing to do. Hugs to you for having the strength to end your Cody's pain.

He was obviously much loved. Keep the happy memories close to your heart. Your pain will ease in time.

I have been you were at Dave with two sweet dogs. One was only 3 when he was pts . Ashki was really sick. and Tokayla was 9 and had addisons she was also really sick. I was there in the room as the vet did the deed. it was really hard but I know in my heart that they are safe and happy now and I will see them again. I hope you can find comfort soon.
I will keep Prayers of healing for you.
((((((HUGS)))))
Lori

Thanks guys. I've been trained for so many years to go open the door to let Cody outside every three hours, and give him his pill every morning, and make sure he has food and water and something from my plate, or if I go somewhere to help him into the car, then all of a sudden, nothing. What an empty feeling. My "special needs" child is gone. How could something that only weighed 6 lbs take so much of your heart with him?

I am reading all the kind words that everyone has said, and I thank you all so much. Red98vett, I like the edit idea for my picture. I need to get that up on the wall ASAP.

Red98vett, I can't find any fonts that look like yours. What font or program did you use?

Hi Dave ..Little Cody's picture was done in 2 programs - 1st Photoshop for the text - (you can do text in most editing programs) then Photo Frame Show for the frame - (you can try for free for 15 days) http://www.frameshow.com/download.htm

The Font is Commercialscript3 and another I really like is EdwardianScript ...if you need any help with something just ask OK ? and again - I'm so sorry for your loss

We are so sorry for you loss, you will be in our prayers.

Oh my.. I'm so sorry! How incredibly hard for you.. Hugs to you from me and Princess :love:

Oh, Dave -- SO sorry for your loss. I, too, have walked in your shoes and had to make that heart-breaking decision. You are in good company here as so many others know exactly what you're saying.:)

But, we have to do what's best for them, not for us. I'm sure your little Cody is meeting so many other Yorkies like my Scruffy, whom I lost at 11.5 nearly a decade ago. Also like you, I was as tortured by the emptiness of the house as I was by the experience that made it that way. I swore I would never get another dog.

But a week later, there I was "looking" at puppies. I came home with the bestest buddy in the whole world. :) (Ozzie was just 10 last month.) Time will help to ease the pain, but it's the love of another that will help heal the hole in your heart.

Thoughts and prayers are with you.