Dedicated to Dixie
 

Im so sorry
 

What happened was a horrible accident nevertheless; she is responsible and has to replace your pet when your ready my heart breaks for you sweetie and I know nothing we say can fix it.

im soooo sorry thats terrible.

These are a few pics of her. I just had to share. Hope that is ok.

I am so sorry for your loss and do feel like the breeder should give you another puppy when you are ready. God bless you.

I'm sorry to hear the sad news of your loss. I have had a few litters and I've took care of plenty of yorkies at once. My question is why did she not have a good hold on this little one as a breeder she should have knew this. Like the ladies said you do have to hold on these little guys or they will be out of your arms in a heartbeat. Why was she carrying it in her hands and not in a small dog carrier? I always put mine in the carrier first so these things don't happen.


I think (as a breeder)is needs to pay for what it cost for the little to be brought back to you to decide what you want to do.AND she should either GIVE you a pup or the money you had to pay her for the pup. I know accdient happens BUT she should have been more careful!!! sorry so long. I hope god will touch your heart.

I am so unbelievably sorry for you!!! :cry2: I cannot imagine the pain you are in. I don't think your bad to not want to see her. You'll have that image in your head forever. You need to heal. My thoughts and prayers are with you !!


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I hope I didn't upset you.

Another thing-I am sorry, I have been so upset that it is all kind of coming back to me now.

When she called me and told me, she was upset. She told me, then I yelled at her and hung up on her. I was truly just really devastated of course. Then she told me that the car kept going. I am just kind of wondering why she didn't call the police. Sure, the police could do very little. However, if this happened to me, I would of called the police immediately. Someone hit my dog and kept going. I would be so upset that I would call them out of panic if nothing else. I don't really want to ask her about all this because it doesn't bring dixie back. So, it is pointless. But I do wonder what really happened. I am not 100% sure I believe her. I hate to say that, but I don't. We had some other small (very minor) issues with her before. (not pertaining to the safety of our dog though.) I could of easily had my neighbors let Dixie out while we were gone. But I trusted her more than my neighbors. More than my friends.

You didn't. I promise.

I didn't have a collar on Dixie, nor a harness. She was only 3 lbs, so she could slip out of mostly everything I put on her.

HOWEVER, I did provide a carrier for Dixie. She had a pink carrier that she slept in and travelled in.

If she had the carrier then why did she not put her in it to take her to the car
I'm sorry but I don't understand why this happen? I'm upset now, wondering why? I'm sorry I really am. I will try not to post again.

I'm so sorry. I know there are no words to comfort you sweetie. I just want you to know that we are all here for you, because we are a big family.

I honestly feel the same way. It was irresponsible. But it is pointless to argue with her. My dog is gone and it won't bring her back. I can't sleep tonight. Just sitting here missing Dixie.

So sorry for your loss. She was very beautiful and looked very much loved in her picture. My thoughts are with you. :justahug:

I am sorry that happened and for your loss. I think the breeder should replace the pup for you

When I first saw your post, I was so upset, that I didn't want to say too much for fear of being out of line.

But, in the light of day, with time to think on this, I still feel the same way. The breeder was responsible for the care of you pup and she was negligent. Period. The pup should have been in a carrier or on a leash. At a minimum, she is repsonsible for any cost you incur and for giving you a new pup (if and when you decide what you want).

None of this changes the fact that you are going through a terrible time right now. My heart breaks just thinking about what you're going through. Please use this forum as you must to help you grieve. We'll be here. If you need to post more pics, or rant, or tell stories, or do nothing, the great thing about YT, is we'll be here.

Again hugs and prayers coming your way...

Thanks everyone. I didn't sleep much last night. It was a rough night.

i just saw this thread..
 

and i'm so sorry for your loss i can't imagine
for one it was an accident i am sure but regardless the puppy was in her care she should assume responsiblity and the kind and human thing to do woudl be to wait a bit... or at least rephrase... and then possibly offer you the option of a future pup from another litter if and or when you are ready

the only thing i could possibly say in her defense... is that death is a funny thing and alot of times ppl are at a loss of the "right" thing to say
my co-workers husband passed away and it took me weeks to approach her and tell her i was sorry for her loss... and i cried
its a hard thing some pple can't deal or dont know what to say
BUt... if that wasnt the case here... then she was out of line and i would be upset too :(

i am so sorry for your loss i can't imagine... take time to heal and everyone is here for you

I knew you'd have a rough time sleeping. All I can say is that I know you are heartbroken and the only thing I ever found to half way help was to try to keep busy after the initial shock wore off. We're all different, though. Hugs to you.

I am so sorry for your loss.
I understand some of the feelings that you are going through. In July my Phoebe passed away. The vet that saw her was not my regular vet and I must admit to you that when I think of him the first thing that comes to my mind is Dr. Death. I have moved beyond some of the feelings, but the loss does not leave.

Allow yourself the time to grieve.
When YOU are ready then go back and talk to the breeder/puppysitter, explain to her that you left your baby in her care and she was totally responsible for her safety and well being while in her care and that she needs to provide you at no cost or expense to you, with a new puppy.
I would hope that she was just so devastated and just did not know what to do or say but the wrong thing came out.
If she chooses, to not replace your baby at her cost, then I would share your story in your town.
She is in the business of puppysitting and also selling puppies. Reputation is everything!

You mentioned you probably would not stay on YT because of the pain, for me YT helped me get through, when my friends and even some family(not household) could not understand why I was still struggling. People here understand and are very supportive.
Phoebe has been gone now for 5 weeks and I still cry, I still wonder if my vet had seen her would the out come have been different.
Everyone knows I have good days and bad days. It is no different than losing human. No matter what other people think.

My prayers are with you.

How terrible so sorry for your loss.
I would say she is negligent even if she was carrying your furby why did she not use a lead?? She should offer you another when you are ready.

P.S I agree with murial stay on yt I lost Rob in Jan this year and coming on to yorkie talk has been a great help in coming to terms with loosing a much loved furbie.

I am so very sorry to hear this tragic news. My heart just aches for you. After being away from her for a while, you must have been so anxious and excited to see her, hug her and love her and then you get a phone call saying she's gone! You poor thing. I wish there was something I could do or say to make it easier, but all I can do is tell you I care and I'll be thinking of you and praying for you.

As for that breeder, she was negligent by letting this happen. I know accidents happen in the blink of an eye, but you had provided a carrier and she should have used it. I'm sure she's just sick over this, but she should not have offered another pup for half price. She should, when the time is right for you, offer you another pup free of charge.

I'm so sorry for your loss of Dixie. What a little doll she was and I only wish we could turn back time and she was okay and home with you. Big hugs to you.

Thanks everyone. I agree, just coming here has been a huge help for me, so I will continue to do so. I just can't look at the pictures! I may take my avatar down. I just don't know. My sweet baby is gone!

I posted this on another board:

We talked to her today (the breeder) and she said she will provide us a new dog in the next two years? I don't know. She said she is writing something up and will send it to us. I won't sign anything though. I will probably take it to my attorney as soon as I get it. I am NOT a sue happy person, please know that. We own rental houses, so we have an attorney we use a lot for those (not for suing, just for general stuff) and I know he would be glad to look at the agreement for me.

She did say she will give us a "credit" of $1500 for the dog, which I am not too keen on. What if she ups her price of yorkies to $2500? Well, then I would still owe her $1000. I don't want to do that.

Bottom line, Dixie isn't coming back. She is gone forever. She can't make it up to me with another dog, or a credit, or whatever...

She also mentioned to Ryan that "even though she wasn't legally responsible, she would still do this for us." Um, ok lady. Talk to my lawyer about that one. I was PAYING her to take care of my dog. I trusted her more than my friends and neighbors. And she failed me. She failed Dixie. She failed my daughter. We aren't arguing with her at this point because I don't want to start an all out war. I just want Dixie back. And no one can do that for me. :(

I am so very, very sorry for your loss. May your beautiful baby be at peace and I know you will always keep her safe with in your heart - God Bless!

The Breeder/Pet Sitter should be liable for all costs for burial/cemation and when the time is right be ready to allow you to choice a new furbaby from a future litter at no cost to you. Yes, accidents happen but even in no-fault claims - someone has to pay. Aren't reputable pet sitters bonded for such situations? (Sorry don't mean to be insensative but her day just goes on while you are left so shattered.)

JMO.

devoted to Lucy!
 

Oh my God, what a beautiful baby! I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how you feel, just please accept my sincere sympathy.


Kim & Lucy:aimeeyork :( :( :(

Im soo sorry for your loss. I cant imagine how hard this is for you. IMO I think that it was a terrible accident, but I dont think you should pay 1/2 price for a pup. I think she should just let you have one... when the time is right for you. Hugs to you.

pup
 

I am so sorry...please take time to mourn and then I know you will want another Yorkie, most do.
Sorry folks, I fault the breeder for using poor judgement. I had a few clients who did not drive and I picked up their Yorks for grooming/boarding..ALL with no exceptions were placed in a crate at my door and taken out once inside the owners home...I have had a number of pet owners tell me their pet was not crate trained..no problem..a barking dog never bothered me in the car..LOL

True, she may not be legally responsible..but I feel she is ethically responsible. She offers a professional service without using professional guidelines...

Ditto...

Basically I agree with what everyone has said, including do stay on YT.

I think (at least I hope) that in the end, the breeder will come forward and do the right thing

As for you, I am very very sorry for your loss. Its truly like losing a child. I will tell you that you have taught me a valuable lesson to always make sure my Max is leashed or in a carrier whenever I am near the street.

I am praying for you and hope that the memory of your sweet baby stays with you and helps you smile.

I personally think you did the right thing keeping her memory alive instead of going to see her after the accident. You will always remember her jumping and playing.

God bless you

Sharon