11/27/89 - 4/11/99
On Sunday, April 11, 1999, my 9yr old German Shepherd Nico, passed away in our backyard. When I walked out onto our patio and saw her, I just started screaming and crying. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It was like a terrible nightmare and one that will not end. She had been so healthy her entire life. Very playful and full of energy with a huge appetite. But she had been having a few problems the last few months and my poor baby just couldn't tell me how bad it really was.
I loved her so much. She was the first dog that I had taken care of since I moved out of my parents home. I got Nico when she was 8 weeks old. She was the cutest puppy I have ever seen. When I first brought her home to live with me she slept on my chest at night so she could hear my heartbeat and feel safe. She continued to sleep with me, at the foot of my bed. Nico went everywhere with me. She was so protective of me. I miss her so much. I have such an empty space in my heart. I swear I can hear her bark sometimes. She depended on me to take care of her and she took care of me in return. I loved to see that sweet furry face looking up at me and smiling. I miss talking to her in that voice that was reserved for only her. She loved to go for walks with me. She liked to have her ears rubbed and she would turn her head so I would get just the right spot. Nico loved to snuggle up with me. She had so much fun running and jumping in her little plastic pool in the backyard when she would get too hot in the summer. She loved the water. Nico enjoyed chasing birds and squirrels in the yard and you could actually see the enjoyment on her face. She loved to go "bye bye" in the car. And of course she loved her doggie treats.
She was there for me through so many things. It was complete and total unconditional love. And even when she actually caught a cute little squirrel, I still loved my baby.
I miss you Nico. I am so sorry baby that you were so sick. Mommy loves you so very much. I will never forget you. You are my furry face and you are forever in my heart. We will be together again one day.