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~~~Another loss & Another blessing!~~~ For those that have known me these last 5 or 6 yrs, you may remember the tragedy in Mexico when someone poisoned my 2 outside dogs.... I was so devastated about the event although I still had my indoor that some caring friends gifted me with a little maltese/poodle mix named Chiques....She was a blessing and really helped me heal from the loss.... When I returned to the states I brought both her and Little Girl home with me..... I loved both of them but I have to admit that Chiques was my favorite... she was so small and loved to snuggle with me and was just a character and a half.... unfortunately just about a year ago she started having problems keeping her food down.... as a small they often have what they call a reverse sneeze which looks as if they are choking.... my regular vet kept telling me that was the problem.... although as her 'mom' I just knew there was something else going on.... I won't tell the whole long story but after almost $3,000 in vet bills I found out she had a growth outside of her esophagus that wasn't allowing her food to get to her stomach.... took her to a specialist and was told I was looking at a $5000 surgery with no guarantees because she was such a small dog..... anyway, the inevitable time came when I had to make the decision to let her go.... I don't know that I have been anymore heartbroken in my life than when I had her put to sleep.... all I have left are memories, her ashes and her pawprint in clay.... I have told my family that when my time comes I want her ashes buried with me.... the one and only surviving picture I have of her is not that great but you can get the idea of what she looked like... Because of that loss I started searching for another small a few months later and ended up adopting a little yorkie mix from our local "PAWS" a no kill shelter... His name is Max and although he is very different, he has brought a lot of joy and laughs.... he was very frightened when I first adopted him and it took several weeks before he was able to relax and show his true personality.... now he thinks he owns the place....lol.... 
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He is so cute... I Know you will enjoy him very much...
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Sorry for the loss of your wonderful dog, Chiques. Though one dog can't replace another in your heart, I am happy you have Max. Cliques was very cute and so is Max.  Elaine Shuel
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Sorry for the typo. I meant Chiques, of course. Elaine Shuel
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