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| Nala ~ 2002 to May 3rd, 2010 |
| In loving memory Nala of Sand Creek ~ our Rhodesian Ridgeback |
| Nala Nala of Sand Creek passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family and friends, on the morning of May 3, 2010. She died of natural causes following a brief illness. Nala came to our home from the animal shelter in March of 2003. She was very near death from starvation and neglect. She was in such bad shape that we went to the vet on our way home. Our veterinarian estimated her about 5-6 months old at the time. She weighed just over 30 pounds. We fed her well and allowed her lots of play time, exercise and rest. In no time she was filled out and healthy. She eventually grew into those huge feet, weighing in at 115 lbs. She lived on our farm for the rest of her life. She enjoyed swimming in the creek, wrestling with her other doggy friends, eating anything edible, hunting voles in the pasture and, most of all, stretching out in the sun for a good nap. She was attentive to our grand children. She was never cross with the other dogs. Everyone was her friend, except any suspicious stranger. She would put the fear of God into them. She accepted the responsibility of protecting us unquestioningly. Her greatest pleasure was to wander the pasture, digging at the dikes for voles and vying with the other dogs for the prize if they caught one. When the others had all come in for the day, she could often be found out still wandering and digging. We will miss her happy-go-lucky expression. I will miss her wagging that big old tail, that she would thump against a wall whenever she wanted something, or could clear an entire coffee table. She was a kind spirited animal, and we will miss her very much. There is a huge empty spot in our hearts and at the foot of our bed. You were a loyal companion and will be greatly missed. |
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| Nala on the vet's exam table. We went straight to the vet from the dog pound. March 12, 2003 |
| Nala shortly after arriving home. She wouldn't move or walk. I had to carry her. And 8 days later. |
| Nala the day we rescued her & 3 days later. Nala had been in the shelter & fed for 5 days before we rescued her. |
| Nala's Story |
| Nala on the way home from the shelter and 8 days later. March 2003 |
| Nala during a walk to the creek. May 2009 |
| Nala's 2nd day home when she remembered she could run! With Cilia and Bruneau. March 2003 |
| Nala at approximately 1 year old. January 2004 |