June 18
Happy 6th Birthday, Nikki!
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Guess who’s a “birthday girl” on June 20th? Nikki! Nikki will be 6 years old. Here’s a little tribute to my girl:
N – Noble
Nikki has such a gentle and stoic nature. Like most Greyhounds, it gives her an air of nobility. Of course, the classic lines don’t hurt either.
I – Ideal
Nikki truly is the perfect dog. She never does anything wrong. Ever. She doesn’t give me much blog material, but you couldn’t have a better dog.
K – Kind
Nikki is the gentlest dog I have ever met. I know “kind” is a human adjective, but I think it fits Nikki’s spirit.
K – Kissable
Nikki has a sweet face that I love to kiss. You just have to be careful because Nikki will kiss back.
I – Inaccessible
Nikki had a hard past. Although I believe with all my heart that we can overcome and flourish in spite of what happens in our lives, I also believe the events add up and sometimes change who we might have been in a perfect world. I believe that is true of Nikki. There is something inaccessible with Nikki. What has it taught me? That I need to look for those who hang back and extend myself to them…to look beyond the surface. I don’t know what is in a person or animal’s past; I can only be a kind and gentle influence in their present and future.
Happy Birthday, my sweet little girl. Love you so much.
Help A Houndie Pitch-In
I’ve placed a donation link on my sidebar for Dotti. Dotti was severely injured when she ran into a wire. It cut through an artery and tendon. She will need extensive medical care to help her walk again. Dotti is from Freedom, Casper and Nikki’s Greyhound group, Allies for Greyhounds. If you can help, I know Dotti’s mom is grateful.
Aw, happy birthday Nikki! But sorry to hear about your friend though.
Happy Birthday Nikki and we know you are well loved. Enjoy your big day.
Best wishes Molly
ah this was a great post lori, we agree with you on the accessible part wholeheartedly.
stella rose
Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have a great day!!!
Happy birthday sweet pup! What a beautiful post.
Happy Birthday beautiful Nikki. I am sure like every other day you will be spoilt:)
Oh Lori, I love the Greyhound so much. I love the sight hounds so much!!! Happy Birthday Nikki on Thursday!!! You are in your prime!!!!
Hope you get lots of treats!!
My eyes are complaining again, been on the computer too much!!
Happy Birthday Nikki! I think my favorite letter was the 2nd I.
Lovely acrostic poem. Happy Birthday, Nikki!
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
Happy birthday beautiful!
Nola
happy birthday Nikki!
happy happy happy happy b day
urban hounds
Happiest of Birthdays, Miss Nikki! I have never doubted that you ended up in the most perfect home for you that ever was!
Bunny and her mom
Nikki came into my life as a foster at a sad point. It is amazing how caring for each other helped us both. Nikki is the kindest soul I have ever encountered and it is an honor to know her. Happy Birthday Nikita!
You are the best foster mommy ever! You knew that Nikki needed to come to us, and you patiently waited for us to realize it.
I wouldn’t have know about Dotti without your post… I donated what a month of fostering would cost. Thanks for making the connection! Get all better soon Dotti!
Awww, Nikki IS a very sweet girl. Happy Birthday from all of us!
Woos – Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Oh Happy Happy 6th Barkday Nikki. Love the birthday post. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
Happy Birthday!!! Hope you got lots of treats and kisses too.
Happy birthday to Nikki. That was a beautiful tribute for a beautiful girl.
Happy Birthday for the 20th Nikki. What a beautiful tribute and I’m so glad you took the time to see past her problems. Just fantastic.
Happy Birthday to the very beautiful Nikki xxxxx
I’m sorry I missed your birthday sweetheart. Mum says whilst she loves me to the end of the earth, perfect I’m not. What a cheek! Hope you had a splendid day. Deccy x