know what that is about, but he’ll bark if someone reaches to hand her something. He loves to be cuddled and he loves Nancy. Since Nancy owns Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Rico gets to go out on the boat regularly, and he loves it. Nancy’s boat is always dog-friendly. Most of the dogs don’t notice the whales when they’re out. But not Rico. He is fascinated by the whales and is sometimes the first one to spot them. “Thank you Nancy for giving Rico the chance at a loving home instead of a life on the streets.” Donations in memory of Rico can go to the californiakillerwhaleproject.org a non profit dedicated to the study and conservation of Killer Whales along the California Coast.
In Memoriam
RICO
Just three weeks after meeting Nancy and Rico for lunch to do the interview for his story, tragedy struck. Sadly, on July 18 there was a fire at Nancy’s house and it was destroyed. Tragically, most of her pets were lost in the fire—including Rico. Our hearts go out to Nancy. We will never forget Rico with his big smile and gleeful greetings. Rest in Peace sweet Rico.
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