Shawn's Best Friend

Shawn's pup Nick passed away yesterday - he was 16 years old.  (That's like 112 in human years!)

Nick was an amazing dog.  Those who know me well know that I am NOT a dog person.  I haven't ever come across a dog that I really tolerated, let alone liked.  I liked Nick right away.  He was quiet, calm, and so nice - he never barked, jumped on me, licked me, or did any of the other gross dog things.  He just hung out and liked to be pet and taken for walks. 

I only knew Nick for the past 5 years, but Shawn brought him home 16 years ago.  Nick was there through Shawn's divorce, through raising a daughter, through job changes, moves, and life for one and a half decades.  Ellie doesn't know life without Nick.  I remember when Shawn and I were dating and he talked about how when he was single for so many years Nick was his only companion;  he was his best friend. 

Nick's health hadn't been great for about a year, and he took a bad turn yesterday.  Shawn had to make the unthinkable decision to put him down and it was horrible to see my husband so heartbroken losing his long-time friend.  We know now that he's in doggie heaven running for hours just like he did in his youth.  Rest in peace Nick.