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My lil friend · 10-19-2014, 08:03 PM

Almost 2yrs ago I posted about our grandpuppy that lived with us.
SKITTLES who was diagnosed with a heart murmur.
We always called him the worlds oldest puppy. He took his meds ,was always excited about life, loved to bark and chase the squirrels. He even traveled with us in the RV ,his last trip was when we made the trip to Virginia Beach to pick Kenzie up to add her to our family,this time last year.
I just could not post this until now. A week ago he suddenly started coughing until he was in respiratory distress. A vet visit ,including several xrays showed that his body cavity was filled with fluid. So a second heart med and lasex was added. This was on Friday a week ago. He started doing better. He and I spent Saturday together. Sunday was even better,Monday at the vet showed no more fluid in his system. Then Tuesday evening he began coughing a bit,Wednesday he had several coughing fits. His breathing changed,just not enough O2 in his system, his trachea was collapsing from the coughing and the pressure of his enlarged heart.
So Thursday morning at 11:50 am Mr. Skittles (the rolly,polly puppy) , yes this was actually his registered name, passed over the rainbow bridge with the help of our vet ,me and his owner my oldest DD.
Although I will miss him very much. He isn't looking at me with eyes that say "I don't understand what is happening to me". I did get to see him run one more time in my backyard the Monday before his passing.
His half brother is our Buddie , owned by middle DD. He has become very clingy. Poor baby has seen the passing of his twin and then his half brother,both of which he had been with sense the day he was born.

I would like to thank LadyJane for her caring and tenderness. She met Skittle just before he was first diagnosed and would check on him frequently. Thank you also for being there for me last week when I really needed to speak with someone that I knew understood how I was feeling.

kay miller · 10-19-2014, 09:36 PM

So sorry for the loss of your friend. Sending hugs your way.

MarkFromSea · 10-20-2014, 03:49 AM

Sorry for your loss, Skittles difficulties and passing. It's nice to hear he was active right up to the very end, enjoying a full life.

matese · 10-20-2014, 05:17 AM

So sorry for the loss of lil Skittles Please try to take comfort in knowing he is in a better pain free place. (((hugs)))

joyce evans · 10-20-2014, 05:33 AM

I am so so sorry for the loss of your little man. Hugs to you and your family!

rubymoon2072 · 10-20-2014, 06:04 AM

very sorry for your and your families loss and may Skittles RIP.

Verbena · 10-20-2014, 06:39 AM

I am so sorry for your loss

MauiGirl · 10-20-2014, 08:40 AM

I am so sorry for your loss, and can see the love you shared with this little guy. Rest in Peace Skittles.

YazminD · 10-20-2014, 09:07 AM

I am so sorry for your loss of your grandpuppy. Sending hugs to you and your family. RIP Skittles.

yorkiemom76 · 10-20-2014, 03:05 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss.

TxVicki · 10-20-2014, 03:26 PM

I am so sorry for your loss of Skittles. Keeping you in my thoughts.

My lil friend · 10-20-2014, 06:04 PM

Thank you all. I was doing fine until I went to pick up his ashes today. I just sat in the car for a bit until I could walk through the door.
He was a very precious and loving pup. ALL boy!!

horsnaround · 10-20-2014, 06:12 PM

So very sorry. RIP little one

sassyyorkies · 10-23-2014, 08:04 AM

So very sorry for the loss of such a sweet little man.

sandy simpson · 10-23-2014, 08:37 AM

Precious Skittles is not coughing and in distress. He is happy over the rainbow bridge. How such a little dog can make such a huge impression on our hearts. Only dog lovers know the depth of their love for us and we also know the great pain we must endure when they leave us to go home when God in His grace has made a place for them until we see them again. He knows our heartbreak and I do believe if we pray,we can find comfort and peace amid the tears of separation. That little angel dog will forever be in your heart. You were so blessed to have him.

10-19-2014, 08:03 PM	#1
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	Our little man Almost 2yrs ago I posted about our grandpuppy that lived with us. SKITTLES who was diagnosed with a heart murmur. We always called him the worlds oldest puppy. He took his meds ,was always excited about life, loved to bark and chase the squirrels. He even traveled with us in the RV ,his last trip was when we made the trip to Virginia Beach to pick Kenzie up to add her to our family,this time last year. I just could not post this until now. A week ago he suddenly started coughing until he was in respiratory distress. A vet visit ,including several xrays showed that his body cavity was filled with fluid. So a second heart med and lasex was added. This was on Friday a week ago. He started doing better. He and I spent Saturday together. Sunday was even better,Monday at the vet showed no more fluid in his system. Then Tuesday evening he began coughing a bit,Wednesday he had several coughing fits. His breathing changed,just not enough O2 in his system, his trachea was collapsing from the coughing and the pressure of his enlarged heart. So Thursday morning at 11:50 am Mr. Skittles (the rolly,polly puppy) , yes this was actually his registered name, passed over the rainbow bridge with the help of our vet ,me and his owner my oldest DD. Although I will miss him very much. He isn't looking at me with eyes that say "I don't understand what is happening to me". I did get to see him run one more time in my backyard the Monday before his passing. His half brother is our Buddie , owned by middle DD. He has become very clingy. Poor baby has seen the passing of his twin and then his half brother,both of which he had been with sense the day he was born. I would like to thank LadyJane for her caring and tenderness. She met Skittle just before he was first diagnosed and would check on him frequently. Thank you also for being there for me last week when I really needed to speak with someone that I knew understood how I was feeling.

10-19-2014, 09:36 PM	#2
kay miller Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Atlanta,Ga Posts: 195 Blog Entries: 1	So sorry for the loss of your friend. Sending hugs your way. __________________ kaybailey and bella

10-20-2014, 05:17 AM	#4
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,101	So sorry for the loss of lil Skittles Please try to take comfort in knowing he is in a better pain free place. (((hugs))) __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

10-20-2014, 05:33 AM	#5
joyce evans YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: houston Posts: 1,519	I am so so sorry for the loss of your little man. Hugs to you and your family! __________________ Hannah's Mom

10-20-2014, 06:04 AM	#6
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	very sorry for your and your families loss and may Skittles RIP. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

10-20-2014, 03:49 AM	#3
MarkFromSea YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: King County, WA Posts: 3,817	Sorry for your loss, Skittles difficulties and passing. It's nice to hear he was active right up to the very end, enjoying a full life.

10-20-2014, 06:39 AM	#7
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	I am so sorry for your loss __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

10-20-2014, 08:40 AM	#8
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	I am so sorry for your loss, and can see the love you shared with this little guy. Rest in Peace Skittles. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

10-20-2014, 09:07 AM	#9
YazminD My ♥, My Soul, My Love Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Akron. Ohio Posts: 2,898	I am so sorry for your loss of your grandpuppy. Sending hugs to you and your family. RIP Skittles.

10-20-2014, 03:05 PM	#10
yorkiemom76 YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 364	I'm so sorry for your loss. __________________ Yorkie Mom to Haley, Toby and Lily. RIP Teddy Bear

10-20-2014, 03:26 PM	#11
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	I am so sorry for your loss of Skittles. Keeping you in my thoughts. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

10-20-2014, 06:04 PM	#12
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	Thank you all. I was doing fine until I went to pick up his ashes today. I just sat in the car for a bit until I could walk through the door. He was a very precious and loving pup. ALL boy!!

10-20-2014, 06:12 PM	#13
horsnaround ♥Trained by my pups♥ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 11,726 Blog Entries: 1	So very sorry. RIP little one __________________ loving life with my furry friends

10-23-2014, 08:04 AM	#14
sassyyorkies YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: GA Posts: 251	So very sorry for the loss of such a sweet little man. __________________ Sassyyorkies,BeamerToshTovaTassel LynBree

10-23-2014, 08:37 AM	#15
sandy simpson YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: santee, california Posts: 2,123 Blog Entries: 1	dog Precious Skittles is not coughing and in distress. He is happy over the rainbow bridge. How such a little dog can make such a huge impression on our hearts. Only dog lovers know the depth of their love for us and we also know the great pain we must endure when they leave us to go home when God in His grace has made a place for them until we see them again. He knows our heartbreak and I do believe if we pray,we can find comfort and peace amid the tears of separation. That little angel dog will forever be in your heart. You were so blessed to have him.