After nearly 3 years of sickness, Yani was euthanised 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 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.