My Princess is gone.
“Nina” MACH C-ATCH UKC Ch. Leigh-Hi’s Keepsake RN MXS MJC MXP MJP2 MJPB OF T2B SCN CGC TKI CL4-F, CL4-H, CL4-R, CL4-S, chST, ITD
5/3/07 – 12/30/18

Words cannot even explain how difficult it is to type this. In November Nina was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. She fought her cancer diagnosis right up to the end. Sadly she started to have difficulties breathing the last couple days and on 12/30/18 she let us know that she could not fight any longer. The cancer had finally won. We had to make the difficult decision to let her go and my heart went with her.

Nina was such an incredible girl. She brought me places I never dreamed and changed my life forever. She was the first dog I finished an agility championship on. The first dog I ever competed at a national event with. The first dog I finished a UKC Conformation Championship on. The first dog I ever trained in scent work and the just the third sheltie in MN to earn an AKC Scent Work title. I could not have asked for a better partner the last 11 years.

Nina loved everyone and everything. Her heart was a big as they come. Never a more loyal and loving dog. She loved agility, especially her dog walk. Nina loved clearing the yard of evil rabbits and squirrels. She helped me through some the most difficult times. She would do anything for me and I for her. She was my world and just one of those “special” dogs and I thanked God everyday for her.

I feel blessed to have been able to spend some extra time with her but saddened as we had so many exciting things planned. I loved her so much. I would have given anything, paid any price to save her but cancer is cruel. I know she is with Ollie again and is no longer suffering. I am trying to find comfort in that. I know time heals but right now it hurts to even breathe. Somehow, someway, I will find a way to get through. I promised Nina I would take care of little Reba for her.

You can run free again Nina. I hope they have dog walks where you are. Say hi to Ollie for me. I loved you so much Princess, I just pray you knew that.