Jo wrote: "Wednesday 12/5, around noon, Nicki crossed the Rainbow Bridge. She came to us as Jessie’s 10th birthday present, and our lives changed forever. She taught us so much. Allowed us to experience so many adventures. Always made us laugh. She was sassy, smart, playful, an obsessive hunter, always up for anything, ran for joy, and was a loving sister to Jessie, a bottomless beggar to Otto, and my ever-present shadow. Some said she was crazy, I told them she’s exuberant. She told an obedience school trainer she wanted requests, not commands. So we went on to earn her CGC without an official trainer. She taught me about Hunt Tests by instinct, earning two legs of a JH title with clueless me as her handler. She loved everyone, yet judged character, helping me pick out caretakers for my mom and those who’d be around Jessie. She rarely barked, always communicated. For years, we walked Jessie home from school together. Years later, she visited Jessie at college. She was present when Diedrich proposed. She’s been to lakes, oceans, cities, waterfalls, and mountains. She’s lived in 2 states, had dinner at streetside bistros…and a million nicknames. Because of her, we’ve had a blast every minute of every day of almost 17 years. We’ll see you on the other side, little girl. You’re young and heathy once more. Run, hunt, and eat to your heart’s content. Have fun always. We miss you and love you forever, Booboo."
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