Nala would have been 12 years young in May. I adopted her at 10 weeks old from the MN Sheltie Rescue, and she remained the most gentle and sweetest dog through the years, even when she battled eye cancer two years ago. She was my shadow and in true Sheltie fashion, alerted us to every dog, person, leaf, mail delivery, door opening, approaching storm, you name it. While we take comfort in knowing she didn't suffer and went peacefully, the unexpectedness of her journey to the Rainbow Bridge didn't allow us to be with her or a chance to say goodbye before gaining her wings. Until we meet again, my sweet girl.