One of the worst days of my life

[jencar98]

I am so sorry Steve, hugs to your entire family! I know Basil will be just fine, try not to be too upset over him breaking a leg. He's a healthy puppy and this will be nothing to him in a short amount of time. I am much more worried though about Marge's parents, how horribly scary for them. Bless their hearts♥

Hopefully either the police will catch these thugs or they will OD on the drugs they obviously are using. No mercy for those that abuse elderly people, children or dogs!

Take a break but please don't stay away.....YT needs you!

[107barney]

OMG Steve I'm so sorry about your parents and about little Basil.
To make you feel any better, if that is possible, my little Daisy was about 12 weeks old when she fell off the couch and landed the wrong way, breaking a front leg. We had to do the same - cast the leg - and her cast was changed every 2 weeks to accommodate her growing leg. We felt the same way - just horrible - but thankfully she healed perfectly and there was even a little comedy along the way when she used the cast against Barney and clobbered him with it.

Keeping you guys in my thoughts.

[ladyjane]

Oh, Steve, I am SO sorry all of these things have happened.

I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

[miabellaamoure]

Oh Steve, I am so sorry for your family and lil' Basil but, you can't beat yourself up over these kind of things! You set out with the best intentions and accidents happen. They could happen to any of us...and have!

My parents who are in their late 80's & early 90's were victims of a home invasion last year but, thank God did not meet the fate that poor Marge's parents did. I am thankful that your dear inlaws survived their attack and have a wonderful son-in-law to help them heal!

Basil will heal and like your Vet said...he will recover! You are a very good pet owner and I can't imagine Basil being in better hands than yours.

Hugs to you & your family & wee lil'Basil!

[citygirl123]

After attempting to write my concern and sympathy several times, I realize I have no words that could come close to covering this. Don't give up on yorkietalk. You have many friends here who care. My prayers are with you and Marge tonight.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by citygirl123

After attempting to write my concern and sympathy several times, I realize I have no words that could come close to covering this. Don't give up on yorkietalk. You have many friends here who care. My prayers are with you and Marge tonight.

Exactly how I feel. Very well said.

[yorkietalkjilly]

I am so sorry this happened and hope those thugs who broke in and and hurt your inlaws. How people can do some of the things they do because they are greedy and won't work defies understanding, especially when they pick the weakest, most defenseless to prey upon. It is if they have no soul. It is great that they got absolutely nothing! I'll bet those poor people are scared to death still. I hope somehow the police catch them.

Little Basil will be okay! I'm so glad he didn't have to have surgery.

One day you will feel better as your posts sound like you are a happy, laid back kinda guy who has a loving heart, cares about animal welfare and knows how to make people laugh - which is invaluable. Please feel better about all this soon and please don't go away for long.

[shodanusmc]

Home, Basil is now resting....hope tomorrow is a better day.

[Buster Brown]

Steve I am so sorry to hear how Marge's parents were subjected to such brutality by cowardly thugs. It really is shocking how heartless some people are especially towards the elderly. I am praying they recover quickly and are not haunted by the incident. I hope the thugs are caught and are punished severely. I am sure your brother in law was also shaken by the events so his mind was overwhelmed and a terrible accident happened. Basil will recover in time. I am so sorry life has piled so much on your plate. Please do not them let steal you from YT that would be a great loss. Sending best wishes to you and your family. May God Bless your family, strengthen and protect them.
I must say Basil looks all shiny and beautiful in his picture poor little baby boy.

[MauiGirl]

Steve, I am shocked and saddened at all the terrible things you have had to deal with today.

Damn anyone that would hurt your in-laws! That is horrific. And poor little Basil, your newest pride and joy getting hurt is really a low blow.

You sound overwhelmed, as anyone would be in your shoes, and I just want to say hang in there buddy, this too shall pass.

Lots of hugs, prayers, and warm thoughts are going your way.

[alaskayorkie]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Home, Basil is now resting....hope tomorrow is a better day.

As much as the world sometimes tries to beat it out of us, the genuine humanity of good people is something that doesn't die easily. I see it in how you rushed to comfort your inlaws, I see it in how you took care of Basil and didn't go postal on the brother-in-law, and I see it in how you let us share in your anger and grief and updated us with a picture of the sweet pup whose back you had in a crisis.

YT needs you, Steve. Take all the time you need but know there's always a place for your caring nature, your wit and your wisdom.

(I'll take care of all the women while you're gone)

[yorkiepuppie]

i am sorry to hear all the bad things that happened! i hope everyone involved feels better and recover soon!

[Jinger]

While I haven't ever met you in person, I sure have enjoyed reading your many wise and helpful posts. Your perspective, humor and guidance are invaluable.
I am so very sorry that such a terrible crime happened, and that your in-laws were hurt and scared so badly. My heart and prayers go out to them.
Poor little Basil. He looks like he's one exhausted little trooper laying there with his purple cast. It sounds like he will heal, and is so young I bet he will be the only one to bounce back quickly from this horrible day. He will have your love and care and will also be a comfort to you and your wife, I'm sure.
I hope today is a new day, and that life treats you well. I hope all things good find you, and remind you of all the good in the world, and this horrible, horrible day starts to fade. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Lisa and Pic]

Oh Steve how awful about everything. I am so sorry.

My parents seem to be about the same age as your inlaws. I just cannot imagine something like that happening... mine are so fragile. So glad they have you both to look out for them. Sending prayers and hugs about this whole terrible situation.

Bless little Basil and he looks so sweet sleeping in the picture. Postive thoughts for a quick recovery are also being sent for him, along with everything else.

[gemy]

Oh Steve, I so hope that today, and all of your tomorrows, only have sunshine and love in them.

Accidents happen even to the most caring of persons. I'm happy your inlaws are well, and I certainly hope they catch those low lifes!

Basil will heal quickly and before you know it will be trying to rule the roost again.

Take a break from YT but don't stay away for-ever. We will miss you too much.