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MeAndMyOlivia · 11-17-2008, 10:42 AM

I got my first little furbaby (Toby) a few years ago, right before my youngest daughter got married. I knew I would need a little *someone* to fill the void created when the last of my children left the nest! He has since passed

which left a huge void in my life. However we are blessed with 3 grandchildren who all live fairly close by and we tremendously enjoy seeing them often...but the same daughter and dh have recently moved a bit further away, and had the nerve to move our granddaughter (we have a special bond with that baby) along with them!

LOL

In September, just before they actually moved, I got my sweet little 7-yr old yorkie, Olivia (purely providential, but that is another story) It just struck me this weekend how Olivia's arrival also coincided with an "empty nest" event in my life, helping to fill the void since my gd moved further from us. Olivia is so perfect for me, loves to snuggle right next to me, loves being brushed, rarely barks, enjoys traveling with us (even snuck her into Target hehe), tolerates clothes and bows

...she truly fills my empty nest!

How about you - has your empty nest also been filled with a little furbaby?

my2boyz · 11-17-2008, 10:48 AM

We are empty nesters too...been married for 28 years and never had kids of our own...although my husband has a son and we had foster children. We've had Yorkies for most of those years and now Biewers so yes...our empty nest has been filled and I couldn't be happier!

kay6688 · 11-17-2008, 10:52 AM

I got Jaxon when my son left for college & my hubby was traveling with a Busch Nascar team. Now my son has graduated (in May) and recently bought a place (Sept.) I miss him, but Jaxon is great company!!! Hugs-Kay & Jaxon

LoveMyJake · 11-17-2008, 10:52 AM

I got Jake right before my son moved out. He is the youngest and the last to leave. My oldest daughter has 3 kids, and she lives about an hour away. It was hard for me when they first moved because we are so close to the grandchildren. My middle daughter isn't married yet, but she has her own apt. and visits us alot. I see all my kids and grandchildren really often, but I do think Jake helped to fill the void of them being gone. A year after I got Jake, I added Jackson. The two of them keep me busy, and I really enjoy taking care of them and playing with them.

Personally, I am glad I waited until my kids were grown to get my yorkies. I have so much more time for them than I would have if I still had children at home. I was forced to retire early because of illness, and it's wonderful to have my boys as companions while my husband is at work.

Misti1 · 11-17-2008, 10:52 AM

I'm one

yorkie mom-3 · 11-17-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Misti1

I'm one

Me too!!

mom 4 winston · 11-17-2008, 12:23 PM

Me 2!!! Thank heaven for my lil furbutts

143julz · 11-17-2008, 12:25 PM

Hummm, never had kids, but the loss of my first Yorkie left me feeling the same as OP. I will be getting my new furkid on Saturday....IT'S A BOY TOO!!!!!

tortoisekeeper · 11-17-2008, 12:53 PM

I have 3 furbabies to fill my void. Both of my sons are married and live in FL so I don't get to see my 3 grand children very often but my furbabies help make up for it.

Betty

jfalz73 · 11-17-2008, 01:06 PM

Empty nester here!!

2 yorkies, 2 beagles and a rat terrier!!

Katylou · 11-17-2008, 01:15 PM

Same here. Raised four boys, all married now, with five grandchildren and five stepgrandchildren (only two are girls). All live within 10 miles of me. I'm not lonely but I love my three dogs. Especially my two baby yorkie girls. So I have lots of PINK stuff. HaHa

Yorkiedaze · 11-17-2008, 02:03 PM

Been there 6 times and it never got easier. My three fur-girls do help quite a bit.

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 11-17-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Misti1

I'm one

We're "sort of" empty nesters. We still have a 20 yr old son that lives at home, but he's hardly ever here. I raised 2 girls and had a hand in raising my 2 step daughters, so I guess I missed all the dolling up and bows and such, more than I realized. It really does help fill a void in my life

I couldn't be happier with my girls.

kezza · 11-17-2008, 02:26 PM

well...I'm not really an 'Empty Nest mum' just yet..but my only son is aged 14..growing up fast and doing his own thing..hubby is pretty busy too with his RAF career and outside work commitments..so I guess that Pixie is my baby..I spend most of my time fussing over her..

GypsyRose · 11-17-2008, 02:57 PM

I fall into the "kinda" category also. We have 2 living at home (1 in HS & 1 in College). Neither "need" Mom & Dad for much other than money ...lol!

The girls have definitely filled the void for hubby & I.

11-17-2008, 10:42 AM	#1
MeAndMyOlivia YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 414	How many yt "empty nesters" are out there? I got my first little furbaby (Toby) a few years ago, right before my youngest daughter got married. I knew I would need a little someone to fill the void created when the last of my children left the nest! He has since passed which left a huge void in my life. However we are blessed with 3 grandchildren who all live fairly close by and we tremendously enjoy seeing them often...but the same daughter and dh have recently moved a bit further away, and had the nerve to move our granddaughter (we have a special bond with that baby) along with them! LOL In September, just before they actually moved, I got my sweet little 7-yr old yorkie, Olivia (purely providential, but that is another story) It just struck me this weekend how Olivia's arrival also coincided with an "empty nest" event in my life, helping to fill the void since my gd moved further from us. Olivia is so perfect for me, loves to snuggle right next to me, loves being brushed, rarely barks, enjoys traveling with us (even snuck her into Target hehe), tolerates clothes and bows ...she truly fills my empty nest! How about you - has your empty nest also been filled with a little furbaby? __________________ Terri and Olivia (R.I.P. my sweet little girl)

11-17-2008, 10:52 AM	#3
kay6688 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,163 Blog Entries: 1	I got Jaxon when my son left for college & my hubby was traveling with a Busch Nascar team. Now my son has graduated (in May) and recently bought a place (Sept.) I miss him, but Jaxon is great company!!! Hugs-Kay & Jaxon __________________ Jaxon Macy Remi and R.I.P. Trixie's Mom Kay Last edited by kay6688; 11-17-2008 at 10:53 AM. Reason: spelling

11-17-2008, 10:52 AM	#4
LoveMyJake I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,905	I got Jake right before my son moved out. He is the youngest and the last to leave. My oldest daughter has 3 kids, and she lives about an hour away. It was hard for me when they first moved because we are so close to the grandchildren. My middle daughter isn't married yet, but she has her own apt. and visits us alot. I see all my kids and grandchildren really often, but I do think Jake helped to fill the void of them being gone. A year after I got Jake, I added Jackson. The two of them keep me busy, and I really enjoy taking care of them and playing with them. Personally, I am glad I waited until my kids were grown to get my yorkies. I have so much more time for them than I would have if I still had children at home. I was forced to retire early because of illness, and it's wonderful to have my boys as companions while my husband is at work. __________________ Selina, mommy to Jake and Jackson. RIP baby Lily Coming soon: Gracie

11-17-2008, 10:52 AM	#5
Misti1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,051	I'm one Attached Thumbnails __________________ Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

11-17-2008, 12:25 PM	#8
143julz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,294	Hummm, never had kids, but the loss of my first Yorkie left me feeling the same as OP. I will be getting my new furkid on Saturday....IT'S A BOY TOO!!!!! __________________ Dudley Doo and Dexter too!!! RIP (12/93-10/08) MY LIL JULZ!!!

11-17-2008, 10:48 AM	#2
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	We are empty nesters too...been married for 28 years and never had kids of our own...although my husband has a son and we had foster children. We've had Yorkies for most of those years and now Biewers so yes...our empty nest has been filled and I couldn't be happier!

11-17-2008, 12:23 PM	#7
mom 4 winston Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Alabama Posts: 214	Me 2!!! Thank heaven for my lil furbutts

11-17-2008, 12:53 PM	#9
tortoisekeeper Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Metairie Louisisna Posts: 1,088	I have 3 furbabies to fill my void. Both of my sons are married and live in FL so I don't get to see my 3 grand children very often but my furbabies help make up for it. Betty

11-17-2008, 01:06 PM	#10
jfalz73 Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC Posts: 5,001	Empty nester here!! 2 yorkies, 2 beagles and a rat terrier!! __________________ My little dog-a heartbeat at my feet. -Edith Wharton jeanne BrooklynBenjamin

11-17-2008, 01:15 PM	#11
Katylou Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 335	Same here. Raised four boys, all married now, with five grandchildren and five stepgrandchildren (only two are girls). All live within 10 miles of me. I'm not lonely but I love my three dogs. Especially my two baby yorkie girls. So I have lots of PINK stuff. HaHa

11-17-2008, 02:03 PM	#12
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Been there 6 times and it never got easier. My three fur-girls do help quite a bit. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

11-17-2008, 02:26 PM	#14
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	well...I'm not really an 'Empty Nest mum' just yet..but my only son is aged 14..growing up fast and doing his own thing..hubby is pretty busy too with his RAF career and outside work commitments..so I guess that Pixie is my baby..I spend most of my time fussing over her.. __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

11-17-2008, 02:57 PM	#15
GypsyRose Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 19	I fall into the "kinda" category also. We have 2 living at home (1 in HS & 1 in College). Neither "need" Mom & Dad for much other than money ...lol! The girls have definitely filled the void for hubby & I. __________________ Mom to Gypsy Rose & Baby Jezebel