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In 2007, my dog Liddy had been killed after being hit by a car. My lease at the time said "one black dog" so I went to Craigslist to find one black dog. A couple that lived in or around Brighton was giving away a Black Lab/Shepard mix named Nelly because she had developed food aggression issue to other dogs. I loved her and took her home that day. I was young and dumb and irresponsible, but you trusted me enough to let me take her.I just wanted to share that she is now 14 years old, and still the sweetest, most amazing companion I have ever had. She has traveled the country with me, hiked mountains with me, lived in Arizona, Colorado and Wyoming. She still jumps up when I come in the door and can't wait for car rides. She's not needed a leash in years (but will run right up to me if I need to put one on her). She's been a gift, a blessing, a best friend.She's starting to lose her sight, and she's got arthritis in her back legs. She needs helps getting in the car every once in a while and I know she won't be with me much longer. And there won't be a day for the rest of my life that I won't miss her. So I don't know who you are or where you ended up, but I wanted to make sure that I said thank you. Thank you for the gift you gave me. Thank you for my best friend.