Yani
Yani was a German Shepherd dog born on 28 May 1999. She was adopted by Denise Sharp at the age of 6 weeks, selected from a litter of 7, and was the puppy that made an instant connection with Denise. She waged a lifelong war against many diseases and illnesses including severe gastritis, pancreatic insufficiency and ultimately Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Yani, however, enjoyed sporadic lapses of health during her short life and during those healthy times she was seen as happy and active.
After nearly 3 years of sickness, Yani was put to sleep on 20 March 2002 due to a total immune collapse and pancreatic insufficiency, which led to her mouth developing sores and made her forever hungry yet unable to eat. Yani's body was cremated and her ashes placed in a wooden casket, adorned with a plaque and her collars and tags. To this day, Yani's ashes remain with Denise in their home.
Yani's passing inspired Denise to found the GSDRT, to keep the memory of Yani alive and to help Yani's kind to find better and fulfilling lives. Denise has, and still is, tirelessly searching for suitable homes for unwanted German Shepherd dogs across New Zealand.
Read more about this topic: The German Shepherd Rescue Trust