Niky

We lost our beloved family dog Niky tonight.  After being with us for over 15 years, it is truly difficult to say good-bye.

I remember visiting the animal shelter and meeting Niky for the first time.  She calmly wandered around the room, sniffing each of us one by one.  Little did we know she was a little rambunctious rascal after settling in at home. 

Niky was full of personality.  She'd run up and down the stairs pausing momentarily in between to poke her head through the railing to check in on us to see what we were doing.  Usually, we were watching TV so when it came time for her walk, she'd sit right in your line of sight so that she knew you'd see her.  She would obediently run to the bathroom where she slept when we told her to go to bed and would jump as high as the door knob in anticipation of her daily walks when we grabbed her leash. 

There is so much more to how special Niky is to me and to my family, but I am at a loss for words right now.  She was a blessing...she was God sent.

Thank you Niky, for being my best friend when I felt alone.  For greeting me with your wagging tail and big smile every time I came home.  For making us laugh with your idiosyncrasies and bubbly personality.  For loving me whenever you saw that I was in tears.  For listening to me when no one else would listen.  And most importantly, for being in our lives and a part of our family for so many blessed years.

I love you, Niky and there will not be a day that goes by when I do not miss you or think of you.  You will always have a special place in my heart.  May you rest in peace.