Winter Nikki ...............

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Every year my shelter has a calendar contest - every year I say I have to get Nikki entered but I have yet to do so ... one of the reasons is that I am a procrastinator and by the time I get going the deadline has passed ...
But the real reason is that in 100 words or less, you need to write about your adopted pet - and 100 words or less - well, how does that do justice by my girl.
We were so very fortunate to be called to foster Nikki - she came in to the shelter as a stray - picked up at a campground in a neighboring town.. My Director called and said she had a Heartworm/Lyme positive dog that needed fostering and she would be "right up my alley" - I knew what that meant - GSD!!
We went over that night to meet & greet & bring her home with us temporarily - as we turned the corner onto the road to the shelter, another volunteer was taking her for a slow & gentle walk. We took one look at her through the car window and my husband said "there's your new dog" !! And right he was - as soon as her eyes met mine I knew this was one who would stay with us forever - She & Hayley met & fell in sisterly love! She loved Becca and Becca loved her! And Russell and I melt at the sight of those beautiful brown eyes every day...
Thank you Second Chance for bringing me another heart dog to love and cherish.

Adoption is the Option Photo Contest
This photo has 57 votes in the contest. Rank: 1

49 comments

Discussion

Posted by: Charity2
1 year ago | Flag this

It looks as if she is in the clouds - she is beautiful :)

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
11 months ago | Flag this

Thank you, Charity .

Posted by: cherries33
1 year ago | Flag this

Great photo. I love the fact that the snow detail shows up so well and Nikki is just beautiful. I'm so glad you found each other.

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

As am I , Cheryl - thank you so much !!

Posted by: Debby (zennla)
1 year ago | Flag this

what a beautiful picture and dog..

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Thank you , Debbie - she 's very photogenic - makes it much easier to capture her beauty:)

Posted by: Denise T. (ddt0725)
1 year ago | Flag this

This picture is awesome, a beautiful picture of a beautiful dog! You have my vote!

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Tail wags , and doggy kisses !!!
Thank you for the compliment & the vote! :):)

Posted by: Mary T. (marytorio)
1 year ago | Flag this

What a gorgeous, gorgeous girl!

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Thank you, Mary - we certainly think so :):)

Posted by: sharon d. (3devinecats)
1 year ago | Flag this

Did we just rank you at #1????Woo-Hoo!!!

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

yes , you did !!! many thanks !!

Posted by: Danielle D. (DanielleD)
1 year ago | Flag this

You have got my vote!

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Thank you, Danielle - and Nikki thanks you too - it's wonderful to see how many others think she's a beauty !

Posted by: sharon d. (3devinecats)
1 year ago | Flag this

Okay,so I'm a procrastinator too.And I really don't pay much attention to the contests usually ,until something catches my eye.
Nikki just caught my eye,With the snow glistening in the background,she just looks so beautiful.
Isn't it wonderful when you see an animal,and you just know that they're the right one.

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Thank you, Sharon - and yes it is wonderful - sometimes there really is love at first sight .......

Posted by: daryl b. (darylob)
1 year ago | Flag this

now listen to auntie daryl. get this into the calender and i will but one. but only if this picture is there. miss procrastenator. you come on here so just do it do you hear me roar with love

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Thank you, Auntie Daryl - from Nikki with Love.......

You are right Daryl - this year for sure I will be submitting this photo - my girl is too precious - to not share her with everyone is indeed selfish of me !

Posted by: Kim H. (kimberh73)
1 year ago | Flag this

She is a beautiful baby. I love this picture. It would definately make a beautiful calender picture. I hope you put this in the contest. She is definately a winner in many ways.

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Thank you so much, Kim - she is indeed alreay a winner - of our hearts and many more :)

Posted by: JenniferMaurer
1 year ago | Flag this

What a great photo! You got my vote!

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Thanks, Jen - and Nikki thanks you too .... BIG tail wags!

Posted by: Carol L. (langsford)
1 year ago | Flag this

Got my vote you big cutie pie

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Oh, thank you , Carol - even with all on your plate you took the time to vote for my girl - that means a lot too!

Posted by: marie a. (MarieMaya)
1 year ago | Flag this

what a natural photo of a dog, looking as wondering, and enjoying the view and contemplating it...Exceptional photo!!!

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Thank you so much - she's a natural beauty :)

Posted by: ShaktiShiloh
1 year ago | Flag this

Nikki is so beautiful and your story is wonderful! We voted for you of course! GOOD luck! Go Nikki! You're a gorgeous girl! :)

Warmest wishes from
Lexi, Mike and Shakti :)

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Thank you Lexi ! Getting a vote from the beautifu Shakti's Mom & Dad is addiing to the fun !

Posted by: ShaktiShiloh
1 year ago | Flag this

You are very welcome and it's our pleasure to vote for beautiful Nikki! :) GOOD LUCK pretty girl! :)

Posted by: Tanya b. (tanya5)
1 year ago | Flag this

Nikki is so beautiful, I just want to hug that GSD! I voted for her! By the way, I wrote a journal entry about you. Just go to my page and browse my journals and you will find it!!! Hope you are well!!! :)

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Thank you for the vote ! and Nikki sends hugs right back!
I'm heading for your journals now - I hope you didn't embarass me LOL

Posted by: Anonymous
1 year ago

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Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

:) Thank you, Brea :)

Posted by: Julie (zipnjulie)
1 year ago | Flag this

I love Nikki! I voted for her too. She is in 5th place now. And her mom needs to write down exactly what she told us, and send it in to the calendar people! Good luck!

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Thanks, Julie!! and Nikki thanks you too for the vote - I will enter the calendar contest this year - I have made a promise to myself and to Nikki :)

Posted by: Lynn C. (MEKOMO)
1 year ago | Flag this

I thought that was Nikki. You have my vote. Lynn

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Thank you , Lynn - Nikki sends tail wags of thanks too :)

Posted by: sheri (moonstardance)
1 year ago | Flag this

What a wonderful photo of Nikki.She is so pretty.

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Thank you so much - we certainly think so :)
I actually have this same shot that Brea did one of her amazing picture magic touches too - but ZT wouldn't let me upload it to this page for some reason - and it is a beautiful rendition of this photo (Thank you again, Brea!!)

Posted by: patty (mikkizmom)
1 year ago | Flag this

This is a great CALENDER shot. I know it's tough to describe her in 100 words or less but you've got to enter her!

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Thank you so much! She could be Miss December. January & February - all the cold snowy months :)

Posted by: patty (mikkizmom)
1 year ago | Flag this

If she would represent the "cold, snowy" months half the calender would be hers!

Posted by: Sheila (HayleysMom)
1 year ago | Flag this

Wouldn't that be great ! I'd make up for all the years missed LOL

Posted by: Cassie3
1 year ago | Flag this

This photo makes me shiver! It looks so cold. I love the contrast between the white and Nikki's dark fur. I love the contrast between the bone-chilling weather and Nikki's thick, warm coat. What a stern and guarded profile. Enter it!