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In spite of my best efforts to help Keiko it was just to much for the little guy. He had a very bad day yesterday and it only got worse during the night. His age... his kidneys... the cancer were just to much to overcome. In the end his kidneys had given out and it was time to say goodbye.

My little Keiko-man... I still remember the day when Valerie sent me your picture. It mattered not that you weren't a perfect dog. I just knew you were perfect for me. You were always the funny one... the clown... the Brooklyn Boy.

You may have had a rough start to life but your life was in your soul and you brought so much happiness. Your eyes always had so much expression even after turning whiter over the years and in spite of your handicap it was only age that finally slowed you down.

I'll miss you my funny little Keiko man but you'll always be with me and never forgotten. Thank you for your undying love and may God Bless You.

Keiko
Gotcha days 7/14/02-9/24/10

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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Bob...I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear this news. You loved him so much and gave him the best life possible.
It's so hard to lose our good friends who are such a big part of our lives. I will be thinking of you.
Keiko is in a good place and I believe with all my heart we will see our beloved pets again.
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Winona

Home of Asher, Bari, and Ginger (waiting at the bridge: Caspar, Karma, Greedy, and sweet Tifla)

Dear Bob and Family,

We are so very sad to hear this news. I hope all the memories of love, hugs, kisses, walks, and belly rubs with Keiko help you get through this heartbreaking time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and hearts.

Patty, Beni, and Kari

Bob, there are just no words..........I am so sorry. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Anne, Bill, and Murphy

Dear Bob,

I just reread Curious Shiba in Shiba Tales. I could tell that Keiko was such a wonderful, silly, mischievous, and ultra intelligent dog, one that could put a smile on your face AND be the star of a delightful story in a book. Thank you for sharing with us. You and your family continue to be in our thoughts.

Patty

Anne thank you for the prayers and good thoughts.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Patty thanks for the kind words they are very much appreciated.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Winona thank you. I believe as you that our dogs await us for our next reunion. I pick Keiko up tomorrow and bring him back home. I have a mahagony urn that will sit here on my computer desk next to my other two dogs so he'll always be near.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

I'm sorry. My thoughts are with you and your pack.

Thank you for the good thoughts we appreciate them.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

I am so sorry to hear about Keiko, my prayers and thoughts are with you.

Thank you they are appreciated.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

I am so sorry. I know you miss your little clown but Keiko is in your heart and memories and will never leave you.

{{{Hugs}} and peace.

Cheryl

Thanks Cheryl... as I have said to many people you never know when a memory has been made and I have many to remember Keiko by.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Hi Bob

We are so sorry to hear about Keiko. I know you did the best you could for him. If you need anything, let us know. We are not far. Just give us a call or shoot us an email.

Dave and Joanne
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Joanne and Dave, Kona, Kiko, and Kaia, our Shibas and Niki & DJ our adult kids.

Thanks Joanne and Dave it means a lot to have friends like you.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Bob,

I'm so sorry to hear about Keiko. He will always hold a place in your heart and ours here!
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Melody/PHFasDog

My furkids:

The Kitten Kids Clark and Chloe

Kira, Jadzia, Lyta and Shadow waiting at the bridge.

Dogs and cats come into our lives, and too quickly go leaving pawprints on our hearts, and we will never be quite the same again.

Hi Mel and thank you. It's always been special to have Keiko and Toshi headline the banner here at the DogHobbyist and it's even more special now. He was a good boy.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Bob, I am so sorry to hear this news. Keiko was one lucky fellow to have you in his life. And, you to have him
Fighting back tears thinking about what you are going through. Prayers are with you and your family.

Thanks... I still remember going to pick him up at Val's and having him run out the door and do that little twirl in the air. I knew then that I was the lucky one.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Oh no! I'm so sorry to read this. I HATE cancer! Rest in Peace Keiko- you are well loved by many.
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Chelle and the rest of the crew including, but not limited to Kita and Taiko (the shiba inu wrestle maniacs), Adi (reserved and dignified tabby cat), and all 28 reptiles www.freewebs.com/performanceshibas

Chelle thanks.... I hate it too. It was because of Keiko that I found this forum so many years ago when it was just you, Meg and myself posting here.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Oh Bob, I am so very sorry for your loss. No words can express our love for our best friends, and no words can console us when they leave.

I know Keiko knew how very much he was loved and what a great second chance at life he got with you.

RIP Keiko. My little Tiko will help you over the bridge, you 2 will have a lot fun together being young and pain free running together.
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Alicia,Owned by 2 Shibas, Niko and Avari, 3 cats, Miss Kitty, Mr. Grobbles and Al E. Cat and 2 beautiful daughters, Gwen and Penelope

Lisha thanks.... Teri tried to tell me once many years ago about Keiko.. the start he had and the condition he was in. I told her I didn't want to know because he did get a chance at a better life with me. I hope by now that he has found Tiko... they'll make fast friends for sure.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

i have just revisited the story of Keiko and Tiko, what an amazing group of humans to give such a tremendous amount of love to our little Inus. Young or old, good health or not, what you give and learn from each other is beautiful. Your stories and posts have changed many peoples lives for the better. Thank you for keeping this post going and for sharing your stories.

Patty

Patty we have had many adventures and shared lots tears it's what has kept us together all of these years.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Oh Bob, I'm so sorry to hear of Keiko's passing. Having just lost my precious Katie, I know the feeling.
Keiko will remain forever in your heart.

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Mary Lou & Katie

MaryLou thank you... the loss of Katie was such a shock and now with Keiko's passing they will remain in both of our hearts for a long long time.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Oh Bob, I'm so sorry for your loss! And sorry for getting to this so late. So late that I had no idea Keiko was even ill. My thoughts and prayers are with you, I'm sure you are still grieving. ::HUGGS::
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My crew includes Shiba and Hoshi the Shiba Inus; Aurora, Seneca, Murtle, Rainbow, Sunshine,Raindrop, Diggy, Gimlet, and Luna the Leopard Geckos and José the Rosy Boa.
Shiba's Dogster Page
www.dogster.com/?154312
Hoshi's Dogster Page
www.dogster.com/?197019

Hi Meg and thanks. It's getting a little better but you know I still find myself tearing up at times. He was the first of my rescues and the special one because of his story. I had mentioned before that it was because of Keiko that I found this site when only you and I and then Chelle were the only ones posting here way back when.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Oh, no! Bob, I am so so sorry for your loss! I am sorry, too, that it took me so long to check the board and see this. Hugs! Poor Keiko and poor you, your fam, and the Shibabies. I'm sure they miss their brother. He was lucky to have such a wonderful owner and life. RIP, Keiko!
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Amanda's Pack: Greg the Husband, Kate the daughter, Liam the son, Brewster the Shiba Inu, Cassie the Torbie & Fenway the Leopard Gecko!

Thanks Amanda it's very much appreciated. Hard to believe my little guy will gone a month this Friday. I really do miss him and continue to look in his favorite spots for him.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Bob,
I haven't been on this forum in a VERY long time. I just popped in and saw this post. I am so so sorry to hear about Keiko. I know how hard it must be. My thoughts are with you.
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Heather,Dodger,Libby, and Clover

Hi Heather! Good to see you and the gang here again. Hope to see you stop by more often. Thanks for the kind words... it has been hard. Can't believe I can still get teary eyed when I look at his pictures or even when I think about him not being here anymore.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.