# Kiyoki Tribute Kiyoki (black chow mix), a beloved family pet went to sleep today to never again wake. I was there at her moment of passing. She went peacefully and silently. The only sounds were of tear shed and muffled mourning from those she left behind. It is due to cancer and old age (11 years) that we are ne… ## Thread In Other Breeds · started by ShikokuSpirit · 20 replies - **Category:** [Other Breeds](https://nihonken.org/community/c/other-breeds) - **Forum:** [Nihon Ken Forum](https://nihonken.org/community/) ## ShikokuSpirit (moderator) · 2008-10-01T21:15:52.000Z Kiyoki (black chow mix), a beloved family pet went to sleep today to never again wake. I was there at her moment of passing. She went peacefully and silently. The only sounds were of tear shed and muffled mourning from those she left behind. It is due to cancer and old age (11 years) that we are never to see her again, but hold dear all the memories. Home will never again be the same. There will be a sort of emptiness without her barking to anounce arrivals. No big black dog to say "Hi" and "Bye" to everyday. She is the only dog to have free roam of the entire front yard. She will be dearly missed. ## ddowdemers · 2008-10-01T21:18:27.000Z I am so sorry. She was a beauty and I know how much she will be missed. ## Leonberger (admin) · 2008-10-01T21:19:24.000Z I'm sorry for your loss Corina. ## jikjak · 2008-10-01T21:23:20.000Z im sorry for your loss but at least now she is now in a better place. ## brada1878 (admin) · 2008-10-01T21:28:27.000Z I'm so sorry Corina. RIP Kiyoki. ## MommyofNiko · 2008-10-01T21:53:08.000Z Im so sorry! I am tearing up (Chad is wondering why I am crying)! She was beautiful and amazing how loved she was and is. ## Romi (admin) · 2008-10-01T22:06:43.000Z Im so sorry for your loss Corina. Kiyoki was beautiful and im sure she is in peace now. ## _dlroberts · 2008-10-01T22:36:37.000Z My condolences. Cherish her memories. ## baanton · 2008-10-01T23:03:26.000Z I'm so sorry. You'll meet her again sometime... ## Sangmort (moderator) · 2008-10-02T00:44:06.000Z Sorry Corina, She was a beautiful dog <3 ~ ## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2008-10-02T00:52:04.000Z This is such a loss, but for her to be remembered in such a way - one could tell that she was very much loved in her life! ## JessicaRabbit (admin) · 2008-10-02T01:17:34.000Z I am so sorry for your loss. There truly no words, so please just know you are in my thoughts. ## WhiteGC8 · 2008-10-02T06:35:38.000Z I know it's painful. I made the decision to put down my first dog JR ten years ago. He was 13 and had developed a heart murmur. We all want what's best for our dogs. The passing of a loved one is an unfortunate reality, but relish and bask in the fact that you enriched each other's lives. Kiyoki spent her life being a member of your pack. When you ache from missing her so, know that Kiyoki prepared you for this day by filling your heart day by day with little moments that made you smile and laugh; gleaming with pride; joyful and happy. You once called upon Kiyoki to build these life enriching memories; now Corina, you must call upon these memories so that Kiyoki may continue to enrich your life by you teaching her lessons to others - whether it was learning to be patient, more aware or opening your heart to everything around you. The memories you have, both good and bad, are a culmination of years of dedication, passion and love. Kiyoki will always be with you in your heart where she can rest peacefully. ## Sangmort (moderator) · 2008-10-02T06:45:31.000Z Ryan...that was beautiful <3 I think you summed up what everyone feels in words amazingly. ~ ## MikaAndMe · 2008-10-02T09:47:14.000Z My condolences go out to you and your family/pack. 11 years is a long, good life for a dog so, although hard, you must think only of the good times. It sounds like she will live forever inside your heart and that is all that she could ask of you. Keep your head up and know that your forum has your back if you need to vent. Getting it off your chest always beats bottling it up. Nevertheless, here's to Kiyoki, you will be sorely missed. ## brandon_w (admin) · 2008-10-02T10:09:41.000Z So sorry to hear about Kiyoki. ## ljowen123 (moderator) · 2008-10-02T10:18:32.000Z Corina - I'm sorry to hear about kiyoki and I echo the thoughts that Ryan posted. ## Lenscny · 2008-10-02T11:59:39.000Z I am so sorry. ## sujewel · 2008-10-02T12:37:27.000Z I know your life was enriched by Kiyoki an my heart goes out to you and your pack. ## ShikokuSpirit (moderator) · 2008-10-02T14:23:56.000Z She's a good girl, a very sweet girl. A friend to those who accepted her. Thank you. --- **Navigate:** [Forum home](https://nihonken.org/community/?format=md) · [Sitemap](https://nihonken.org/community/sitemap.xml)