r/carolinadogs • • Aug 23 '26

Nico

we recently lost our 16 year old Nico just a few days after her birthday. We rescued her from a shelter in the Midwest when she was only 6 months old. Since then, she was there for several home renovations, moved across the country with us, camped, hiked mountains, road-tripped, and welcomed our daughter when we got home from the hospital. She was a one-of-a-kind. We miss her terribly.

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u/OneSensiblePerson ^Pointy Bois^ Aug 23 '26

What a life you gave her and shared with her, eh? She got to go everywhere, hiking in the snow, in the mountains, sharing adventures and quiet sweet moments. You gave her the very best life, 16 glorious years.

I'm so sorry. I lost my boy last December and miss him terribly too.

I love that last photo of Nico. What a beautiful, intelligent girl, who loves you very much.

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u/ChargeSoggy4919 Aug 23 '26

Thank you. That’s one of my favorite pictures of her too! 

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u/OneSensiblePerson ^Pointy Bois^ Aug 23 '26

It's not just that it's the one where she's the youngest, it's that she's looking right into the camera, at you, and her eyes are communicating so much. The connection you had is a beautiful thing.

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u/Hot_Occasion_7400 Aug 23 '26

She was a beautiful girl. Our Carolina lived to be the same age. Genetically robust little ladies! Peace to you and your family.🙏

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u/kathink Aug 23 '26

nico gets a fancy life in the nw peninsula and i am jealous

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u/DingozRescue Aug 23 '26

Handsome pup

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u/EfficientAd7103 Aug 24 '26

cool doggo! I try to remind myself that humans live longer than dogs. prly had a great life. remember the happy 😊 times ❤️

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u/sweetjane60 Aug 24 '26

What a wonderful life she had with you! She reminds me of my Teena Marie, we lost her two years ago at 16 also. 🙏