My deepest sympathies to you on the passing of your Dad. So glad that you were able to spend time with him and help him with the day to day on his final journey...
OMG! You've done such a good thing! Nikki looks absolutely beautiful, all shiny and handsome. (what did you bathe him with???) And Carol looks like she's doing well. Seeing them kissing on each other is so sweet, just melted my heart!
Pets can really help in the healing process, physical and mental.