Niki doo-doo, has left this earth and her physical body to travel to another place with lots of sand, plenty of sunshine, and the ocean to cool her off....she was so loving, always giving to others while expecting nothing in return except maybe for you to hit her tennis ball. That's the memory I will carry with me forever, running like the wind to get there before the ball did (she frequently made it).  She mothered the young Jack we brought home and taught him everything she knew.For the most part, he listened. 

Life will never be the same for me and the rest of the "family" she's left behind.  I'll always miss her and remember the kiss she gave me before the vet gave her the final freedom she so richly deserved.  See you there, honey!