It was too late for me. Everything I saw and heard today was for the last time. People wished me luck when I left the shelter and a nice lady gave me a ride in her car and the doctor people were gentle. I even had a special lady come to make me feel not afraid. Now I am an angel dog and all the things I had dreamed about can’t come true. No soft bed at night, no clouds to watch in the sky on pretty days and no family to tell me they loved me. I have been very sick for a long time and I couldn’t be healthy again but now I don’t hurt any more. I was so tired and sad but now I feel like a puppy and all my new angel friends play with me and make me feel happy. How did this all happen? How was it all too late for me? Some things I don’t remember but I think there was no one who cared when I got sick. No one loved me enough or thought I was important. A lot of people would say, after all, I’m only a dog. I’ve been a good girl, ready to give everything to a family, ready to love everybody and be loyal and strong and faithful. It was just too late. Please care about your dog and all the dogs like me that are sick and homeless and in pain. Please help them even if there is no choice but to give them a last day. Stay beside them so you are the last person they see or hear, hold their paw and kiss their head and tell them they are the best thing that ever happened to you. That’s all any of us want. Tell them to “Find Nickie” and I’ll be waiting to welcome them. Miss them every day and, in time, find another dog to help in their memory. Will you remember me and miss me too? It’s very lonely not having anyone who cares. Thank you all for giving me a chance. I ‘m sorry, there was no more time but grateful for the love I felt on this last day. All my love, Angel Nickie