Typical Nesta watching the girls outside
My friend, Daisy, painted this about 8 years ago- funny we hung it in the kitchen and now he will continue to watch over meal time.
Well, just when you think things are getting better...our past week with our girls being sick-we had to say good bye to Nesta on Saturday. He experienced Bloat which is the second killer in dogs. There is really no way to prevent it and when it happens to your dog time is crucial! We got him to the emergency Vet but because of his age and wanting his life to be more quality than more time we had to let go. It was difficult to come home and tell the girls. And Lu knew when Jason took him that Nene was really sick and might go to "dog heaven". We didn't know how else to explain why he couldn't come home. Truthfully, after his minor foot problem in Dec, Jason and I knew Nesta would never be the same dog if something else were to happen to him. And that would be difficult. He was smart. He loved us and the girls.
I know I could have never asked for a better dog!
We got Nesta Jan 2,1999 and had no clue what to do with a dog! But he was adorable! And quickly stole our hearts. Before our girls, Nesta and the cats were are world!
He loved "little" Rasta and carried him by the neck...a habit we found needed to stop!
The two of them were always beside each other snuggling.
Funny how a dog can just take your heart and he did! He was so protective of me and the girls. When Jason was out of town, he became the man of the house and was on alert! Our house will be lonely without his silly ear shakes waking us up at 6:30. He loved going to the lake! When I went on bed rest, he felt the stress too! Nesta got in more trouble but always won us over with his sweet eyes. He slept with us and took us most of the bed! He was always up for taking something from your plate, without permission! Nesta gave the best hugs! And most of all he loved being right with us! I can't imagine how are day to day life will be the same. Life will go on but we will never forget the unconditional love of our Nesta!
Thanks for 11 great years, NENE! We love you!
This was taken May 12...he was always close to the girls when food was around
because he was hoping one of them would drop a bite
Camping out with the girls inside this past winter
Nesta and Viley
Friday night Lu told Jason "if you don't stop yelling at Nesta his going to get his blankey and stick and never come back. we have to be nice to nene" - keep in mind Nesta was circling our dinner table waiting for a bite!
