Niko: 1990 to 2009
Hi Friends...this is Lily. Benny said I could do paw prints today cause we wanted to take a moment to remember our friend Niko. I knew Niko first. He was a Cairn Terrier or as I called him, a Cairn "terrorist." BOL...BOL... He was so funny. He made us snort, run and play. He was so full of life and energy. I am pretty sure his middle name was tennis ball. He loved chasing those things. He even competed just for fun in Fly Ball. He had a good life. His mom loved him to death. We loved him too. What a character.
This is Niky after a bath, showing his pearly whites, dressed up with his tie, a hat, drinking from the fountain in the park and dressed up like a ghost a few Halloweens ago.
Brother Benny said Niko was a piece of work like me. Niko was already a senior citizen when I first met him. I kissed his face and allowed him to play with my stuffies/babies. Niko could not hear or see to good toward the end of his days. I think he was only faking it. Cause when it was food time he could see
and hear again. Thats Niky for ya.
Well Niko my friend, we miss you but I hope grandpaw is taking you for long walks in doggy heaven.
Annie misses you the most since she was your little sister. Miss you Niko..today is your bloggy day little man.
Lily & Benny
What a beautiful tribute!!
ReplyDeletewe are sorry about your friend.. RIP Niko.
ReplyDeleteMorgan and Maisie
such cute doggies! sad about your buddy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great dog Niko was! We are so glad he had a good and happy life - he was a great age!
ReplyDeleteWe also like the idea that Grandpaw is taking him walks in heaven.
When Harry died, dog before us! Mum says her nephew said that it was good cos Gran & Grandad would be able to take him for walks in heaven!!
She liked that and it sounds good for Niko too.
love and kisses
Martha & Bailey xxx
ps we are glad you enjoyed singing along with our little song!!!
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
ReplyDeleteAll the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...
ReplyDeletewhat a special and sweet tribute for your friend dear Lily and Benny....
you're sooooooooooooo sweet....
We're sure Nike will watching you from the rainbow bridge....
we're sooooo sorry for him and or you!!!!
Run free sweet Niko!!!!
Sweet kisses and licks
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ReplyDeleteSorry you lost a pal! He was very handsome and obviously loved by many. Run Free Niko!
ReplyDeleteMoose + Dana
Awww, Lily, honey.....whut a nice tribute to yer friend.
ReplyDeleteSounds tuh me like that ol' boy had a great life - an' great friends.
Hi Lily and Benny,
ReplyDeleteWe are sad your furiend has gone over the bridge. I bet he's chasing tennis balls right now.
Waggles,
Bijou
My condolences on the passing of your friend. I hope he is resting peacefully in doggy heaven.
ReplyDeleteOur Mama is dropping big wet things all over us from her eyes! She told us that Nico was a very loved little friend and that Nico will wait at the Rainbow Bridge for his Mama so he can make sure she knows the right way to go!! Hoping your friends will remember all the fun you all had together. We care~ Toby, Ginger and Jeter (as dictated to their Mom, Ina)
ReplyDeleteHi Lilly and Benny
ReplyDeleteWe know you miss your friend so much,
You gave a wonderful tribute to him
love
tweedles
What a fine little chap that Niko was and such a good friend to you. We miss all our pals who have crossed over the bridge.
ReplyDeleteSlobbers,
Mango
What a furry special post from a furry special pair fur a furry special furiend!
ReplyDeleteTank woo fur sharing Niko with us!
Please give his sisfur Annie some H&K!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Awesome tribute Lily!! Your BFF sounds like he was a wonderful doggie and friend, thank you for sharing him with us!
ReplyDeleteRun Free Sweet Niko!!
Dory
What a lovely post! What a great pup!
ReplyDeleteWe're sure he's enjoying those long walks with your grand dad!
Tail wags,
Storms
Wow - it looks like Niko lived a long (19 years?!?) and wonderful life. How lovely of you to do a post for him to commemorate the little terrier. You know, they say that terriers never die, they just go to ground! My brother Duncan was 17, and still loved a good dig in the dirt. Hope Niko is up there burying all the other dogs halos!!
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Brutus the Frenchie
Benny and Lily.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your beautiful tribute for Niko. Sure he was a great friend.
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Friends...thank you for all those nice words
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
I bet little Niko is running and playing and seeing and hearing now! I hope my mom Emily will show him the ropes up there!
ReplyDeleteyou did a great job honoring Niko's memory!
ReplyDeleteSweet Niko,
ReplyDeleteLooks like you lived a long and pampered life- just as you should! I hope to meet you one day on the other side- I know we'll be friends. Thinking of you and the ones who miss you dearly.
xoxo
Pearl
What a beautiful tribute to your friend Niko!
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