Sad Day...

Hey All.

I just wanted to do a quick post with, unfortunately, some bad news.

Earlier today, our little Nola baby was hit by a car.

She died just a few minutes before reaching the vet.

I wasn't there, but Sweetcheeks called me so that I could say goodbye over the phone.

It was a thoughtful thing for him to do and I am so happy he did.

Losing her has been harder on me than I ever anticipated.

So that has thrown me for a loop.

Let me fill you in...

It all started about 10 months ago.

We went to the Humane Society to "just look" and came home with our sweet, timid, quiet, chiweenie (Chihuahua/Dotson mix).

She was one of the sweetest dogs I've ever know.

She *literally* never barked.

Well she did...but only when people weren't around.

So I guess you could say that you would literally *never* hear her bark :)

Sweetcheeks named her Nola after his home town (New Orleans, LA).

He was so sweet with her.

She was my first indoor pet and I was a little apprehensive about having an animal in the house.

I was raised on a farm so animals had a job, a purpose and they were not meant to be in the house.

Nola had a purpose too.

Nola's purpose was to be snuggly and adorable.

And she nailed it.

For some reason she was particularly fond of me.

If I was around she had to be as close as physically possible to me (see second picture).

At first I thought it was annoying, but now I don't know what I'll do without it.

I fell in love with our little furry baby and I miss her dearly.

I think I am writing this post more for me than for you...so thank you for putting up with it.

I love you guys.

And I love Nola.

RIP Nola baby.

We love you!