September 15, 2007 ~ May 20, 2024
Chiyo (pronounced Chee-YO) comes from Japanese origins, meaning “Thousand Generations”. She was born September 15, 2007. My brother Noel named her after the main protagonist in the film “Memoirs of a Geisha”, due to her being the only puppy in the litter having blue eyes. Chiyo was originally my brother Noel’s dog for the first 8 months of her life before he decided to give her to my mother and I. It would become a generous gift of healing because I had lost my beloved dog Noodles a few months later.
Chiyo was so full of the energy huskies are known for. She made her mark by flattening our grass, running sharp corners around (and sometimes into the house). She was a talkative husky who howled at sirens and ice cream trucks. And even encouraged our neighbors’ dogs to howl. Chiyo was very friendly, curious, and adventurous wherever she went. She was also unique in her choice behaviors and food tastes. She loved to eat sunny side up eggs and weenies. She liked to bury some of her food and save it for later, just like in the cartoons.
As time went on, she became less energetic but would still enjoy herself whenever she could. She loved colder weather and hated thunderstorms. She was good at letting me know when she was ready to come inside or go back outside. On May 20, 2024, she let me know it was her time to go and cross the Rainbow Bridge. I thank her for being my friend. I thank her for her loyalty. I thank her for the love and the lasting bond we managed to have for the 16 years we shared on this earth.
Chiyo was truly a “thousand generations”. She carried the spirit of the wolf. Born a dog…died a lady. I’ll miss you, til we meet again.
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RIP sweet love!!!!!
Thank you my friend ❤️
Chiyo, you were a great companion and provided me with unconditional love and happiness for many years. If only I could stop time itself and keep you with me for a little while longer. I will miss the sound of your tags cling and clang as you came running from around the house. Now I have to get used to the silence. I’ll miss you terribly. I love you, Chiyo. Rest easy ❤️