| This is my dog Nick,
I had to put him down after 18 wonderful years together from the local
animal shelter at 8 months old. He was my friend before I was married and
was our friend after I got married. He was a family member so he was
allowed on the furniture, he lived the life of Riley. He watched over my 2
children as they played in our yard. When he was 18 his little body stated
failing and I felt it wouldn’t be fair to keep him alive for my benefit so
I had him put down. Through the years he was part of our family, he ate
Thanksgiving dinner with us, Christmas dinner with us and also liked
pizza. He never begged but always knew there was a treat for him if
someone didn’t finish their dinner. The vet said he was living on love and
I miss my little Nicknack Padiwhack! I wrote the poem on the picture as a
tribute to his life and truly cherished his loyalty and friendship. Thanks for listening, Dan Z. |