Lost my little Gonzo tonight - YorkieTalk.com Forums

BreeGonzo · 10-27-2009, 10:48 PM

He was almost four months old and we only had him for a month and a half. He was the puppy I always wanted. I thought I was doing the right thing by waiting until I was an established self-sufficient adult. I did a lot of research, found what I thought was a reputable breeder, got pet insurance and bought him the most nutritious food. I suspected a liver shunt within the first two weeks, but at every vet vaccine visit I was told he was fine.

For the last few days he began acting extremely lethargic on and off, so we made him another appointment and took him in right away. He was at the vets for three hours this afternoon gobbling up tasty food and getting some blood work done. Within an hour of taking him home from the vet he went into a coma and died in my arms. My heart is broken and I just want him back. I feel so sad.

Now that he's gone, I've found numerous others who have suffered the same fate. Unfortunately, I went for the "Tiny" or "Teacup" variety of dog thinking it was perfectly normal to just have a small healthy dog. I was so wrong. They are genetically inferior, and it's unfair to the dog to be breeding such small creatures. Yes, they are adorable and make your heart melt, but it's incredibly cruel for so-called "breeders" to be producing these tiny dogs fully knowing they are so incredibly fragile and vulnerable in a natural environment.

I work for a large and widely read newspaper and I feel it is my responsibility to dispell this misconception about teacup pups. My editor will know about this growing trend of tiny designer dogs, because awareness and appropriate publicity is the best way to get the word out fast and possibly prevent people from purchasing these pups.

I hope that the motivation I feel to tell people the truth will make our puppy's death bring some good.

Rest in Peace my sweet little boy.

chloe n kaylee · 10-28-2009, 12:20 AM

Im sooo sorry for your loss.... R.I.P. litttle Gonzo..

I think that is sooo great that u will be able to get word out on "designer dogs" non-reputable breeders and puppy mills. Hopefully, your story will inspire others to think twice about purchasing "designer dogs" or "teacups"...

Again, Im soo sorry for your loss...

Lisa and Pic · 10-28-2009, 02:04 AM

I am so very sorry about your loss of little Gonzo. Sending deep sympathy....

Lioncross4 · 10-28-2009, 02:13 AM

Please tell this story--too many people are having their hearts broken and losing their dogs. Sorry about Gonzo.

linda44 · 10-28-2009, 03:03 AM

Im so sorry for your loss, but am happy you are telling your story to others.

bchgirl · 10-28-2009, 03:42 AM

I am so very sorry for your loss.

fon · 10-28-2009, 04:01 AM

i'm so sorry for ur loss

JJinjersey · 10-28-2009, 04:02 AM

Wow! I'm so sorry to here about your baby

BonBon · 10-28-2009, 04:10 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. R.I.P. baby Gonzo.

sunshinnes · 10-28-2009, 06:08 AM

Sorry for your loss...are we talking designer dogs as in messing with the natural breeding of two of the same kind of dogs, or mixing breeds as in yorkie and maltease? or just small furbabies that come from two yorkies that are healthy and well bred but have small babies? because their is a difference!!!!

Sharly4 · 10-28-2009, 06:51 AM

I too am sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to help you through this.

Sharly4 · 10-28-2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sunshinnes

Sorry for your loss...are we talking designer dogs as in messing with the natural breeding of two of the same kind of dogs, or mixing breeds as in yorkie and maltease? or just small furbabies that come from two yorkies that are healthy and well bred but have small babies? because their is a difference!!!!

I second this as well. My Yorkies are very healthy and have small babies.

carmen in nj · 10-28-2009, 07:00 AM

I am so sorry..

mypreciouspups · 10-28-2009, 07:01 AM

I am so sorry for your loss, how heartbreaking for you.
I so want to add that many yorkies, standard to size can and do produce some tiny yorkies. They are not bred to produce but it does happen...

kelsiew04 · 10-28-2009, 07:27 AM

So sorry for your loss!

10-27-2009, 10:48 PM	#1
BreeGonzo YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1	Lost my little Gonzo tonight He was almost four months old and we only had him for a month and a half. He was the puppy I always wanted. I thought I was doing the right thing by waiting until I was an established self-sufficient adult. I did a lot of research, found what I thought was a reputable breeder, got pet insurance and bought him the most nutritious food. I suspected a liver shunt within the first two weeks, but at every vet vaccine visit I was told he was fine. For the last few days he began acting extremely lethargic on and off, so we made him another appointment and took him in right away. He was at the vets for three hours this afternoon gobbling up tasty food and getting some blood work done. Within an hour of taking him home from the vet he went into a coma and died in my arms. My heart is broken and I just want him back. I feel so sad. Now that he's gone, I've found numerous others who have suffered the same fate. Unfortunately, I went for the "Tiny" or "Teacup" variety of dog thinking it was perfectly normal to just have a small healthy dog. I was so wrong. They are genetically inferior, and it's unfair to the dog to be breeding such small creatures. Yes, they are adorable and make your heart melt, but it's incredibly cruel for so-called "breeders" to be producing these tiny dogs fully knowing they are so incredibly fragile and vulnerable in a natural environment. I work for a large and widely read newspaper and I feel it is my responsibility to dispell this misconception about teacup pups. My editor will know about this growing trend of tiny designer dogs, because awareness and appropriate publicity is the best way to get the word out fast and possibly prevent people from purchasing these pups. I hope that the motivation I feel to tell people the truth will make our puppy's death bring some good. Rest in Peace my sweet little boy.

10-28-2009, 02:04 AM	#3
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	I am so very sorry about your loss of little Gonzo. Sending deep sympathy.... __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

10-28-2009, 03:03 AM	#5
linda44 Luv my 7 Furkids Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: napa Posts: 9,655 Blog Entries: 4	Im so sorry for your loss, but am happy you are telling your story to others. __________________ Linda, & furbutts http://www.sketchesbybarney.com

10-28-2009, 03:42 AM	#6
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	I am so very sorry for your loss. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

10-28-2009, 04:01 AM	#7
fon YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chambersburg pa Posts: 316 Blog Entries: 1	i'm so sorry for ur loss __________________ Fon ,JaceyTaleighGunner RIP Sierra 6/27/00-7/2/2008 RIP Cassie 1/8/01-12-14-10

10-28-2009, 12:20 AM	#2
chloe n kaylee No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA / Los Angeles, CA Posts: 282	Im sooo sorry for your loss.... R.I.P. litttle Gonzo.. I think that is sooo great that u will be able to get word out on "designer dogs" non-reputable breeders and puppy mills. Hopefully, your story will inspire others to think twice about purchasing "designer dogs" or "teacups"... Again, Im soo sorry for your loss...

10-28-2009, 02:13 AM	#4
Lioncross4 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 338	Please tell this story--too many people are having their hearts broken and losing their dogs. Sorry about Gonzo.

10-28-2009, 04:02 AM	#8
JJinjersey YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 299 Blog Entries: 3	Wow! I'm so sorry to here about your baby __________________ Bryan's Mommy

10-28-2009, 04:10 AM	#9
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	I am so sorry for your loss. R.I.P. baby Gonzo. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

10-28-2009, 06:08 AM	#10
sunshinnes Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saint petersburg, florida Posts: 447	Sorry for your loss...are we talking designer dogs as in messing with the natural breeding of two of the same kind of dogs, or mixing breeds as in yorkie and maltease? or just small furbabies that come from two yorkies that are healthy and well bred but have small babies? because their is a difference!!!! __________________ CoCo's Mommy

10-28-2009, 06:51 AM	#11
Sharly4 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX USA Posts: 610	I too am sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to help you through this.

10-28-2009, 07:00 AM	#13
carmen in nj Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 4,615 Blog Entries: 74	I am so sorry.. __________________ My Etsy shop is OPEN... Carmen in nj

10-28-2009, 07:01 AM	#14
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 5,514	I am so sorry for your loss, how heartbreaking for you. I so want to add that many yorkies, standard to size can and do produce some tiny yorkies. They are not bred to produce but it does happen...

10-28-2009, 07:27 AM	#15
kelsiew04 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CULLMAN,AL Posts: 125	So sorry for your loss! __________________ zoey and mia isabella