Some of you will understand this and some of you won’t. But I am totally
and completely in love with my dog. Nina, my Norwegian Elkhound, is the
love of my life. This truth can be attributed to two things: (1) my never-ending
affection and sensitivity for animals and (2) the fact that I don’t have children.
Nina is my kid … my canine kid. I spend more time with her than any other
living creature on the planet, her personality is as complex as any human’s and
when she’s hurt, my heart breaks. And since she had a medical procedure at
the vet today that left her drugged, in pain and wearing one of those shameful
cones, I thought it time that I dedicate a blog to her. All other posts can wait.
I love you Nina!
- Nina Feeling Poorly -
My poor, doped-up baby wearing the bonnet of shame.
- Nina the Pup -
Sooooo cute!
- Nina at Work -
Helping select fabric samples at Huntley & Co.
- Nina at Play -
… and in the snow.
- Nina at Rest -
At the foot of my desk snuggling with her bear and bone.
On the bed … and under it.
In her “superman” pose cooling her belly at the A/C vent.
- Nina & Her Momma -
In good times and in bad.
To the dog days of summer and all our beloved animal companions.
Tricia & Nina xoxo
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Posted by: Student | December 10, 2012 at 01:58 AM
Tricia - I just read this blog. I know you KNOW I totally understand your love of Nina -- matched only by my love of Holly (named after another love we share - Audrey Hepburn)...thanks for your sweet story. Hope Nina is feeling better. As I recently said to my sister, "They make your worst and best days even better.: Don't know what we would do without them... xoxo
Posted by: Catherine | August 14, 2011 at 10:21 PM
So glad this post resonated with you Danielle. I get teary-eyed just thinking about Nina sometimes. I can't imagine my life without her. ; )
Posted by: Tricia Huntley | July 29, 2011 at 09:32 PM
Hi Tricia,
My eyes were tearing up while reading your post...so loving and heartfelt...I come from a two dog family...my husband and two italian greyhounds are the greatest loves in my life...wishing Nina a speedy recovery...thank you for sharing this story with us!
danielle
Posted by: danielle boudrot | July 29, 2011 at 08:40 AM