Yoko 

On April 10 2026 our beautiful Yoko left us for a better place. She was a Red Heeler and we will miss her forever. She has been a member of our family for 15  years since she came home with us in Jan 2011. She has brought us so much happiness and joy, always positive, happy, full of energy and ready to go on an adventure. Her happy place was hiking in the woods but she also loved joining us for runs, swimming, spending time with friends, family, our kids and grandkids, visiting stores ( with good quality treats)  and hanging out with her dog friends. Every day she made us smile and laugh about something. She was so smart and perceptive that we never felt alone, always like we were with our best friend. She actually learned to put away her own toys and that became part of our nightly routine for 15 years.  Going for a walk without her just isn’t the same experience. She helped us learn all about the trails and parks in this beautiful area but also wherever we travelled with her. No time for sitting around we had to explore first. She slowed down a lot over the past few years but has remained our closest and best companion.  We feel her absence from the house all the time. We are grateful that she was able to pass calmly and gently and know that she is free of any pain or suffering.