He's Gone Options

[eellyyoobb]

My Yorkshire Terrier Barney passed away today.

He was nine years old, I have had him since I was 7 (I'm very nearly 18). He was the best friend I have ever had, there every single day, waiting for me and always making me happy. In times of great pain he was there for me, never asking for anything in return.

A few months ago he had a minor stroke, it didn't have a noticeable impact on him though. He was still the same old Barney. Then on Sunday 3rd October when we got up, something was wrong. His eyes didn't shine anymore. He couldnt balance properly, he kept walking into objects and looking confused. He would just aimlessly walk around and kept falling over. It was absolutely devastating to see him like that. Today when I woke up, my parents had taken him to the vet. She said he had experienced a major stroke on the saturday night and that the kindest thing to do would be to put him to sleep. And thats what they did

This was the first pet I ever had. It hurts because I couldn't tell him what was happenning to him, he must have been so scared and confused. I am still in shock, and I hope someday I will see him again.

Here is a picture I took on friday 1st October -



I know its kind of hard to see, but he is just sitting on my bed looking like he always did. He was guarding the bags of food Now here is a picture I took yesterday, 12 or so hours before he died-



He was just laying there with a vacant stare. It wasn't Barney. I feel so bad whenever I see that picture, it breaks my heart.

Just wanted to share my story. Thanks for reading.

This post has been edited by LS Support: Oct 5 2004, 09:12 AM

[DJ - Edgar, Jess...]

Barney is in a place now where there is no pain - no sadness - no tiredness - and he is himself again. His eyes are bright, and in between rounds of playing with the other pets and people who are there, he probably sleeps on a big bed - guarding bags of food until his best friend joins him.

I am so sorry you lost your friend. My heart aches to look at those pictures. He was very young and I am sure that you loved each other more than words can describe.

I'll light a candle for him tonight - everyone on here will remember him WITH you - Barney was never truly alone, and now you both have people who are thinking about you and wishing you well.

Hugs...

When you get the chance, go into the "tributes" section and read a post called "The Little Orange Boy". It tries to make sense of this type of loss - and, in a way, might make you feel a bit better until the pain starts to fade and memories of bouncy little Barney start making you laugh once again.