Last week my daughter and son-in-law's dog Yoshi died leaving behind many broken hearts. He was only four years old and succumbed to cancer, but in those four years he made a huge impact on his little world. Yoshi was a Japanese Mastiff, so big he had his own zip code, but you couldn't convince him he wasn't still a puppy. With those big sad eyes and the tilting of his head, he could melt your heart, even after he had consumed a whole sofa for his dinner.
He died in his sleep, surrounded by the people who loved him, where he felt the most safe. His partner Vespa has surprisingly been holding up fairly well but I'm sure she is suffering from a broken dog heart. Yoshi leaves behind 12 offspring who carry on the legacy. I hope that where ever he is, someone is frequently giving him a back rub, and a big juicy bone. I miss you and love you.
Poor puppy. :( You're the second blog I've read tonight that posted a doggie tribute.
Posted by: marit | December 12, 2006 at 03:17 PM
He's a darling. Often the biggest doggies make the most lovable and loyal pets. We have two basset hounds and although short they are by no means little.
They think they're little and are lapdogs and that can be a problem. =O)
Dr. John a friend to doggies, as well as people told me to come over to your blog this morning and shout a hello! I'm glad he did.
Take care.
Posted by: Margie | December 17, 2006 at 09:34 AM
So sorry to hear about Yoshi.Hes a beautiful dog.I lost a dog last year and I know how devastating it is.
Dr John directed my path over to here:)
Posted by: butterflies | December 17, 2006 at 11:29 AM
Awww...what a cutie. I'm sorry for the loss of Yoshi. Our pups sure become part of the family.
Visiting because you're Dr. John's link of the day.
Posted by: Stacy | December 17, 2006 at 12:01 PM
Dr. John and I are both saddened by the loss of your beloved dog.
Posted by: Jan Miraglio | December 17, 2006 at 09:02 PM
hi, i'm one of dr. John's friend, and i'm here to leave you my deepest of condolences to all the family. what a beautiful dog, a beautiful name and such a tragedy of an ending. i send you all hugs.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. i hope you can all enjoy the holidays while missing your buddy.
Posted by: Chana | December 17, 2006 at 09:51 PM