When I think of my beloved dogs that have passed on, I always picture them happily chasing the cats they always played with, then laying down and cuddling with the same cats for a nap--happy with their world, and free of pain.

I think we all feel your pain, and wish we could help you. God speed!

Cathie, you should definitely print out the Rainbow Bridge poem, and put it in a frame. It will give you comfort. I did that when a friend of mine lost her beloved pet Kibbles. He was the best Golden Retriever I had ever seen. He was like family.

I offer you my sincerely condolences.

Melody

Cathie,
I am just so sorry. There simply aren't words to tell you how sorry I am. I know how hard you've worked to help this little dog. And I know what a part of you she was.

I've always felt that if you can't love animals, you can't love people. I've been on the receiving end of some of your love Cathie. Give yourself plenty of time to grieve then rescue one of these babies again. So many Yorkies are bought as trinkets only to be discarded sometimes in cruel ways. Animal shelters are not places for these little high strung animals (Chihuahua's either). You simply have too much love to give.

I am so sorry and I know nothing will make it better but time.

Billye

Please know that I'm thinking of you!

Cathie, i am so sorry to read of your loss, there isn't any more i could add to the wonderful thoughts already said.
Take care
Brian

I do believe I understand. I have had many pets that I have loved, but there is something extra special about my little one at the moment. She was very ill last summer and needed major surgery. That alone was tough to get through. We have a friend who is a vet in another state and he has told us repeatedly of very big macho men crying uncontrollably when they lose a pet. I suppose non pet owners don't realize how very attached we can become to our pets.

My heart goes out to you and I do hope it helps in some small way to know that others understand. Also know that your beloved pet is no longer in pain. In time, although it will never be the same and will surely be different, you can invite other little ones into your heart to love. If your grief doesn't ease up in the coming weeks, there would be no shame in seeing a counselor for some assistance. Hugs and good thoughts headed out your way.

I am so sorry Cathie. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please see my email.

Tony

She was so special to many of us,at night I would have tears and laugh
when your dear Mamma refused to let yo stop e-mailing us..I remember
when you were going to stop NeuroTalk but no,she would run to your
desk insiting on you to come to..We loved her to and she will be missed
by so many of us,she will be there waiting,she will be terriby missed.
But in her heart she knows so many of us love or Yorkie Mom.

No more pain for her but so much for you be happy she was there to love
you for 14 years..When you feel better or anytime e-mail me tell me more
about her,please. once again i'm so sad.It was good to see Tony..You are
so kind Cathie..Your heart is broken. bless you and your husband BLESS
YOUR MAMMA YORKIE Sue

I am so sorry and also sent you an email. You were such a great mom to this dog. If only many children were so lucky. I think when making the choice to put a dog to sleep or try more treatments there will always be should I have done different. I hope you know in your heart you did what you felt best and I know your dog knew that. I have told you stories of my mom and her Maxie and now we can talk and remember the fond memories that can never be taken away. Please take care of yourself and reach out for support in real time too. Many hugs always

Thanks to all of you for your kind words. It gives me great comfort to read such lovely posts from my online friends. This has been most difficult and made more so by the fact my husband was in China when all of this transpired. Between this and so many things breaking down after he left, it has not been an easy week.

I knew that at some point, I would be faced with losing her. She had been doing so well recently though, I did not expect it to be quite this soon. While she had lost much of her vision and hearing, she still responded by perking her ears at the sound of my voice and she could see me just well enough to find me.

I don't know if we will get another dog or not. I am going to need some time to get over this as best I can. I had thought if I ever did get another one, a rescue Yorkie would be good, or perhaps a special needs dog... The sting that hit me when I got out of bed this morning and did not have to prepare her fluid therapy, hit like a knockout punch...

Thanks so much,
Cathie