My world has turned upside down

[raeann]

Originally Posted by YorkieShadow

and I just dont know what im going to do. Im so very sad, depressed, missing my Minnie and I just cant stop thinking about her. I have stopped trembling. but nothing will ever be the same.
Mickey had a really rough time last night, it was so sad.
Sence Minnie died hes been really clingy to my husband. but still running over to me to give me lots of kisses.But hes been laying and looking out the front window alot. I no longer have Yappy Yorkies, I now see that Minnie was my Yappy one and Mickey just followed in.
well Last night I decided to give mickey his bath. way over due I might say. and its been 9 days sence we lost Minnie. well Not thinking . after bath time that is Mic and Mins fav time, Mickey would have his bath first and wait for minnies to be done then the chase was on. I would always say get him Minnie and they would run her chasing him an dwhen she caught him they would wrastle all over the floor. well once Mickeys bath was done, he took off, looking back and then he would run again. then he would just sit there looking at me.
he then ran room to room , I know he was looking for Minnie.
he looked so confused and so sad. I was sitting down on the chair and he stood up to look in my lap. then would just stare at me. I trie dto comfort him, but he would run away. He then looked over the whole house even looking under the stove, got in the toy box and dug through all the toys. I think he was looking for Minnies ball.well I know he was, under the stove is where Minnies ball always ended up. later that night I told Mickey come on its bed time, we both laid down. him in his reg spot tucked in behind the folds of my knees. Then all of a sudden he jumped up and looke dover my leg to where Minnie always had laid with me. he did this a few times before finaly settling down for the night. It was like for some reason it all hit him and he knew he is now all alone.and It just broke my heart to see him like this. We were suppose to go out to a Family dinner today, But I cant, I dont want to leave him like that.

I'm so sorry to hear this...hugs coming your way to all of you

[TLC]

Dear Debbie - I am so very sorry your Minnie is gone. I think about you daily, and I cry for you and Mickey. When I first joined YT in 05 - You had the cutest picture of Mickey with his hair pulled back and him lying down and up close...Oh I had (and still do) have such a little crush on your little fella....

I also can't help but to be so sad for Mickey right now....

My Roxy and TJ are like your Minnie and Mickey. They are 4 yrs old and they are inseparable. When Roxy was at the hospital for her LP surgery, TJ was so sad...he wouldn't eat, moped around sad all day and he wouldn't poop for 4 days, he was going in for an enema on the 5th day if he didn't poop. But within 10 mins of Roxy coming home he was happy at last and pooped.

Anyway...I am so fearful of the time when one of mine passes on, as I know it will be so very difficult seeing the other one grieve for their best buddy....

Debbie - I wish I could take your pain away, I truly do...Please know that we are all here for you In time, your heart will heal and your precious baby Minnie will have forever memories stored in your heart and soul, and when you meet again, it will be a joyous occasion.

Give Mickey a BIG kiss for me and tell him I am his #1 Fan

[Koran]

I am so sad for you and Mickey. My heart aches and it brings up old feelings back from when I lost my dog of 16 years. I ended up with everyone warning me NOT to get another dog. I knew in my heart when I was ready. ANYWAY the one tidbit of information that my friends did tell me was that you dogs key off of your emotion. After my Sweet Pea died, weeks went by and I was sad and just distraught. I would start feeling good and getting along with my day and catch myself laughing at something or smiling and it would make me feel guilty. Like I shouldn't be happy after losing my best companion. But I woke up one morning and thought, Sweet Pea would HATE me this way, let me try smiling and remembering her. Immediately I was open to options to remember as well as move on in my life, THEN I was ready to open my heart to a new love.

It took me several months but I got Roscoe and my heart healed a bit. It has been almost 6 years now. I still feel Sweet Pea and I still talk to her (ok I am a nut) but she comforts me. I actually got Sparkle 2 years after Roscoe. She was born 2 years to the day after my Sweet Pea died. I knew it was a sign.

It sounds impossible now but you will get there and Mickey will be right there with you. He is as worried about you as you are him so get in the floor, kiss and hug him but play and be happy with him too. He is a blessing and he is the one getting you through this. That is alot on a little guys shoulders. Take care of yourself and lean on everyone here. We will support you in whatever you need. Hang in there! And I will be thinking about you.

[wemple2]

Sending hugs and kisses to Mickey, hoping and praying he will somehow get over the loneliness. I do think getting him a ball like Minnie's will help, glad you were able to find one. Did Minnie have a blanket or stuffed toy that may still have her scent on it...that might comfort him too. Debbie, you will get through this, I know it seems impossible at this time...but you will...and you will have all these memories of her to cherish, for all time.

[LIL MIS' MAGIC]

I am so very sorry about your loss of Minnie.....just heart breaking. You, your family and Mickey are in my thoughts/prayers.

I can feel your pain and can not imagine what you are Mickey are going through.....I just pray you can find the strength to get both of you through this difficult time.

[Valeria Morriso]

Debbie, I know there are probably some people on here that have heard my story and are growing tired of it. But.....this is one of those times that I feel I must share it. In June, 2008, my little dachshund, Annabelle, went down in her back. I was working in the house and noticed that she was sitting in the same place (which was so not her personality). Well...I called her and she drug herself to me....I could tell she was scared to death and didn't understand. I tried so hard to hold myself together....but I went to pieces. I called my hubby and told him he had to come THEN. He took her to the vet for me....I couldn't bear it.....our normal vet was out of town and a substituted was there, which made me very uncomfortable. He said it didn't look good. He wanted to keep her overnight. Well.....she stayed that night. The next day I begged him to let me bring her home (I couldn't stand the thought of her being at the vet alone all night and scared). She came home with us that night and God love her....she couldn't control her bladder or her bowels. It was a miserable night all around for all of us. The next day the vet told us it didn't look good. He took some x-rays and said that she had multiple problems with her spine, some of which she was probably born with. I couldnt' bear it. Our regular vet came back and said the humane thing to do was to put her down. I couldn't bear it. She was only 4 years old and 6 1/2 pounds and our baby. I totally went to pieces. Well.....we made the decision and had her put to sleep. Then....I found a dachshund forum and read about allowing them to have crate rest for weeks and I began to second guess myself. I, like you, was miserable and I must admit at times, I still am. She wasn't a candidate for surgery and I know she would not have been happy crated for weeks and possibly months. I know we did the right thing....but it hurt and it still does. Well.....to make a long story short.....I am the type of person that has to have a baby to love. So.....into my life comes LuLu, within a week of Annabelle's passing......I wondered if I could do it. Now, I know it was the best thing I could have ever done. And surprisingly, there are alot of things that LuLu does that my little Annabelle use to do. Now....do I still cry? YES! Christmas was really hard. I unpacked my doggie tree and there were Annabelle's ornaments. Needless to say, they went on their tree. I know that Annabelle would want me to be happy and for me, to bring LuLu into our home was a way of honoring Annabelle. She brought us so much joy and happiness I couldn't bear to be without another "baby." So, think about it.....it might be the best thing for you. Think of it as a way of honoring your little Minnie. You know she would want you happy. Hugs and prayers are coming your way.

[Potter]

I am so sorry for your loss. Lots of hugs to Mickey. I pray that God will be watching over you and your family and especially Mickey.

[msjagg]

I am very sorry for the loss of your Minnie. I am sending Hugs and Prayers to you and to Mickey... R.I.P. MINNIE...

[YorkieShadow]

Thank you all for all your kind words and prayers.

[DukesMommy]

I'm sorry you have to go through such a hard time. I can't imagine losing one of mine.
My mom lost her Rott a few years ago, and Duke went through the same thing. He would go around looking for her, it just wasn't the same for him when he would go to my parents house. But after some time he just got used to it. He stopped looking around the house.
With time it will get better. And when you are ready you can get a new companion for him.

[cariblonde]

I am terribly sorry for the loss of your Minne, I cant even begin to imagine the loss and devastation you are going through please know we are all here for you and it will take time. You will never forget her but her memory will always stay in your heart. I was hoping for a miracle when she was so sick, but you will see her again, for now maybe only in your dreams but you will be united one day. She will run up to you with that sweet beautiful face and will be in your arms again. (((hugs to you and your family)))

[KimberlySRN]

I am so sorry that you have to go through this. Prayers going out to you and your family.

[Reese1]

Debbie,

I'm so sorry for the loss and terrible pain that you, your family and Mickey are going through.
It's always so hard to work through the pain and grief, but time is the best healer. It's such a cliche to say that, but it really is true.
Give Mickey lots of love and attention (which I know you will) and you will help each other tremendously to heal!

[Lexi Rae]

im so sorry that this is happening. i just want to send you hugs to you, mickey and your family at this time.. we are here for you sweetie.

[abby2473]

I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby girl.....