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AllyLuvYorkies · 08-20-2013, 10:25 AM

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I just wanted to share about my baby Benji who passed away a few weeks ago on July 31st. It was right before my birthday. He was 10 years old. We were really shocked by it. We weren't prepared to say goodbye to him. It's been really rough. But we're trying to find a new puppy to bring home.

lisaly · 08-20-2013, 11:50 AM

I'm so sorry about your loss of Benji. There is no way to prepare yourself for losing a much loved member of your family, even when they are older, but I agree that an unanticipated loss is very difficult to bear. I never thought I could love another little one like I loved my first Yorkie, Jolie. But Ashley, who lived to be almost seventeen, and her two sisters, Kiwi and Gracie, proved to me that I was very wrong. Our Katie joined our family fifteen months ago after two lonely years without a dog in our lives. I can't tell you just how much she has uplifted our spirits and enriched our lives. I hope you find your puppy and he/she helps to heal your broken heart.

Verbena · 08-20-2013, 11:57 AM

Hello and welcome to YT. I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Benji

Patti · 08-20-2013, 12:05 PM

My heart goes out to you on your loss of Benji.

dollydoodle · 08-20-2013, 12:12 PM

I'm so sorry for sweet Benji. My oldest is almost 10 & I can't imagine she's anywhere near the end of her life. I'm sure this is hard on you. May I ask why he died?
I hope you'll enjoy the search for a new baby.
Take care,

yorkiefan_ · 08-20-2013, 12:29 PM

Condolences to you and I'm so sorry to hear about Benji. Our pups just grow to be some of our best friends in this world, and it's so hard to say goodbye when time seems like it flies by so quickly with them. I'm glad to hear you're looking for a new friend, as raising a sweet little pup can really help one deal with the grief (though I don't think the grief will ever be gone for my girl Minnie).

sandy simpson · 08-20-2013, 12:46 PM

Benji must be running with my Teddy Peanut Bear! He passed away at 10 yr old too. He just was lethargic and fell over so I rushed him to the emergency vet. She said he had a stomach obstruction. I don't know what it was. I miss him so much just like you miss your little one. Be careful when you pick out another Yorkie. I got JoJo and he is a major handful. I love him but he can be trouble. That dog has a temper and every so often has a meltdown! Imagine! He is cute and that is why God made him cute, so I would love him no matter what!

GeorgiesMomma · 08-20-2013, 12:51 PM

So sorry for your loss RIP Sweet Benji

Susan78 · 08-23-2013, 05:26 AM

Welcome to YT and I am sorry to hear of your loss of Benji. Susan

08-20-2013, 10:25 AM	#1
AllyLuvYorkies YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Jersey USA Posts: 5	My baby Benji Hi everyone, I'm new here. I just wanted to share about my baby Benji who passed away a few weeks ago on July 31st. It was right before my birthday. He was 10 years old. We were really shocked by it. We weren't prepared to say goodbye to him. It's been really rough. But we're trying to find a new puppy to bring home.

08-20-2013, 11:57 AM	#3
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Hello and welcome to YT. I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Benji __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

08-20-2013, 12:05 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	My heart goes out to you on your loss of Benji. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-20-2013, 12:12 PM	#5
dollydoodle Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,154	I'm so sorry for sweet Benji. My oldest is almost 10 & I can't imagine she's anywhere near the end of her life. I'm sure this is hard on you. May I ask why he died? I hope you'll enjoy the search for a new baby. Take care, __________________ Annie, Mom of Dolly Teena & RIP Sweet Roxie

08-20-2013, 12:29 PM	#6
yorkiefan_ I ♥ my Cookie Monster! Donating Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,999	Condolences to you and I'm so sorry to hear about Benji. Our pups just grow to be some of our best friends in this world, and it's so hard to say goodbye when time seems like it flies by so quickly with them. I'm glad to hear you're looking for a new friend, as raising a sweet little pup can really help one deal with the grief (though I don't think the grief will ever be gone for my girl Minnie). __________________ Cookie ;;; RIP Minnie

08-20-2013, 11:50 AM	#2
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I'm so sorry about your loss of Benji. There is no way to prepare yourself for losing a much loved member of your family, even when they are older, but I agree that an unanticipated loss is very difficult to bear. I never thought I could love another little one like I loved my first Yorkie, Jolie. But Ashley, who lived to be almost seventeen, and her two sisters, Kiwi and Gracie, proved to me that I was very wrong. Our Katie joined our family fifteen months ago after two lonely years without a dog in our lives. I can't tell you just how much she has uplifted our spirits and enriched our lives. I hope you find your puppy and he/she helps to heal your broken heart.

08-20-2013, 12:46 PM	#7
sandy simpson YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: santee, california Posts: 2,123 Blog Entries: 1	dog Benji must be running with my Teddy Peanut Bear! He passed away at 10 yr old too. He just was lethargic and fell over so I rushed him to the emergency vet. She said he had a stomach obstruction. I don't know what it was. I miss him so much just like you miss your little one. Be careful when you pick out another Yorkie. I got JoJo and he is a major handful. I love him but he can be trouble. That dog has a temper and every so often has a meltdown! Imagine! He is cute and that is why God made him cute, so I would love him no matter what!

08-20-2013, 12:51 PM	#8
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	So sorry for your loss RIP Sweet Benji __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here!

08-23-2013, 05:26 AM	#9
Susan78 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hibbing Minnesota Posts: 1,106	Welcome to YT and I am sorry to hear of your loss of Benji. Susan