Tiki

Tiki “Tiki Sun”

February 16, 2009 – September 19, 2019

Our joyful little Pekingese boy. Anyone fortunate to meet and welcome Tiki into their life immediately fell in love with him! People of all ages were charmed by Tiki, treating him like a rockstar! His long, luxurious silky coat was a handsome shade of fawn sable. His adorable face was enhanced with a black mask, large expressive eyes, a tiny button nose, and a splash of white on his chin. The Peke of perfection!

Tiki’s sweet personality and intelligence was prominent as a puppy. He successfully completed obedience training and acting/tricks courses, then went on to become a certified Therapy Dog with Pet Partners, volunteering in the Dog Gone Reading program at a local library for many years. Tiki was the most requested Reading Dog, there was often a waiting list of children eager to read to him. He brought smiles to many residents and staff in a care center. He enjoyed interacting with people, delighting in their laughter as he entertained them with his impressive tricks.

A book could be written, titled, “The Adventures of Tiki”. He enjoyed an active social life, meeting lots of people while attending car shows in Mom and Dad’s hot rod cars, riding to the park in his little red trailer behind Mom’s bicycle, camping and traveling to many states, looking out the window of an airplane while sitting on Mom’s lap, wearing his Doggles while riding with Dad on a Harley, and in his orange life jacket out on the fishing boat. To simply bark just wasn’t his style…his signature greeting was to toss his head back with a joyous, “Woo-Woo”! Tiki was our “Heart Dog”, our “Once in a Lifetime”.

Dear Tiki Sun – You may be gone from physical existence, but you are forever part of my emotional existence, your soul eternally bonded with my soul. When I first held you in my arms you were 8 weeks old. I promised to care for and treasure you, and I spoiled you with love and devotion. But I couldn’t protect you from the dreadful disease that silently attacked you like a thief in the night. You bravely endured 4-1/2 months of the toxic side effects of chemo, trying to stop the aggressive B-cell lymphoma assaulting your little body. You and I made a promise that we would spend our final summer enjoying precious moments together, savoring each bittersweet day. I held you in my arms one last time on a warm sunny September morning, as you peacefully journeyed on to the Rainbow Bridge. Thank you for the purest love and everlasting memories, you are forever young, my Baby Tiki Sun.

Until we meet again, you’re safe within my heart! Love, Momma