TGIF!! We are celebrating today Nili’s Gotcha Day, it is one year since I rescued her from LA Animal Care and Control. How time has gone so quickly and I am sure Layla is smiling over the Rainbow Bridge or giggling as she watches Nili get up to mischief.
I remember the day I saw her online on Facebook, her name there was Gladys and all I could picture was me standing in a dog park calling Gladys, I am sure half the park would have laughed at me but as per my tradition I gave her a Hebrew Name : Nili – which means forever Israel. I love the name because it is short and easy to pronounce.
The face I saw in the cage and knew she was mine
I have been reading Nili’s intake papers from Animal Control as I was curious to know more about her and this is what I found, her intake was on 6 July 2024, and she was a stray/OTC. What I have learned about OTC for stray pets is that it was brought to the Shelter by a person who found her and I would love to thank that person for saving her from the streets. She was not microchipped so they could not find her family but is microchipped now so she is safe. She was a perfect weight when they took her in, had no wounds but a scab on her head which has since gone. They also wrote that she was born in 2021 so she is 4 years old today.
I think Nili is a Fireworks runner because of the date of her intake but am not sure, the most important is that she will never be alone on the streets again.
One of my favorite photos of her taken by Jonathan of her looking at Animal Control from the car saying bye bye I am on my way home
Nili went from LA to Palm Springs where she stayed with some friends of mine till we could find a lift to bring her to SF, where she is now a San Francisco dog living the life of a princess.
Guarding the oven waiting for her salmon treats
Since her arrival she has grown so much, her confidence is amazing, she is fearless in many ways playing with big and small dogs in the park, very food motivated which is one of my biggest problems as she eats anything and everything off the streets but is learning slowly not to do it. She got up to mischief the other day in the park, some guy left a pizza in an open backpack on the ground and guess who found it and stole a piece, LOL, she came running to me with it in her mouth and hid under the bench to gobble it up, I laughed but went over to the guy and suggested he close his backpack and put it on the bench so no other dog would get some.
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She loves howling when sirens go off, she has a partner in crime with this and we just laugh, see the video below.
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So, to my darling devil Nili, Mom loves you, I count my blessings daily that you are part of my life and keeping me on my toes all the time with your antics but if you are happy I am happy and life is too short to make a big deal over things.
I love when she sleeps on her back under her blanket, the Diva
Happy Gotcha Day !!!!!!
Lots of love Mom and Angel Layla
I sure remember your journey home sweet Nili. Happy Gotcha Day from all of us!!! Thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
Hi and thanks so much for your wishes, it was a journey to freedom I am sure many will not forget but she is home now. Thanks so much for your Angel Brian’s Thursday Blog Hop, you are the best
Happy Gotcha Day, sweet Nili! You are so lucky to have such a loving mom. I know she loves you and I have no doubt you are exactly where you are meant to be in your furever home. I’ve loved watching you adjust to your new life over the past year. You are a blessing indeed to your mom. I know my Henry would love to play with you and share a few cookies. I hope your day was filled with fun adventures, sweet snuggles, and yummy treats!
Terri I cannot believe it has been one year and I am so blessed to have her in my life, she is a funny little mischief maker that makes me laugh all the time.She got totally spoiled and went for lots of walks and fun in the park, plus of course extra snuggles at night. Henry is always welcome to come visit and of course pig out on the cookies, Nili says the more the merrier.
Happy Gtcher Day and may you enjoy many more days of mischief and fun with your Mom. I hope she gave you some super tasty treats and you got a nice looong walk!!!
Marjorie thanks so much and she got totally spoiled that I am concerned she will expect it every day LOL. I am so blessed to have her in my life.
Happy Gotcha Day, Nilli! You sure won the lottery adopting your Mom, she loves you so much I love her story, & that photo of her leaving the shelter is priceless!!
Cathy thank you so much and I did win the lottery with her. She keeps me busy fro morning till night LOL. I love that photo of her leaving the shelter, it is one of my favorites as it says it all.
Happy Gotcha Day Nili!
My soul dog Remington once stole a bite of a person’s pizza while they were holding it. We were watching a movie in a park, and I only noticed because the guy’s brother was laughing. So embarrassing!!!
Tiffany I was so embarrassed but had to laugh also, the guy was not amused but I hope he learnt his lesson LOL. I am sure Remington enjoyed the piece of pizza ROFL. They are sneaky lil ones.
Woo! Happy Gotcha Day, sweet Miss Nili! I remember when you first arrived! You are a lucky pup to have such a wonderful hu-mom! Enjoy your Gotcha Day! xo
Thanks Dorothy, I cannot believe it is a year since she arrived and we have come a long way, I am truly blessed to have her in my life and she had a wonderful Gotcha Day which I think is everyday LOL xxx