Nessa

Meet Nessa

Nessa was named after Nesbit Street, the first street I ever lived in "on my own" ten years ago. After about 3 years, Nessa and I moved to the West Village which I think is where she was in her element (me too!) - taking walks with me across the city, meeting people and dogs along the way and visiting multiple dog parks, sometimes all in one day! When Nessa was five, even though she was in great shape, she started dragging her back legs. I decided to move forward with what was a pricey (for a 20-something year old living in NYC) back surgery and I am so glad I made that decision. When people meet Nessa, they can't believe she is 10 years old. Even with a few greys, she still has the most unbelievable pup-like spirit and energy. She has been with me through some of the most important (and confusing) phases of my life and continues to be a source of love, laughter [and responsibility] that I cannot imagine my life without. I mean, look at those ears!??! She's hysterical and sweet and stubborn all at the same time... and I love all of it. All of my closest girlfriends are having children right now and I was talking to one of them recently about how I feel like I can't exactly relate to them since I don't have children. She said, "You have Nessa. You had a child before any of us did." It's amazing how much a 12lb dog can teach you about life and love. Since day one, I have always been inspired by her and what her presence means in my life. I recently started a dog treat business, inspired by my life with Nessa. I hope this is just the beginning of becoming a real part of a community of dog lovers and dog owners.