For The Love Of Sweet Lily Girl

Oh no Ali. So sorry. It is like loosing a human family member.

So sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet girl Lily. May you be comforted by all of the great memories you had with her.

so sorry for your loss, ali.
i've been through this kind of pain twice this year (two mutts, a dog and a cat). so i know the feeling.
i do believe you are right about her being around a bit more for you. i think they are angels that come to planet earth to look after us.

I'm so sorry for your loss Ali. Seeing the title of your post made me cry even before reading your beautiful tribute to Lily. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Hugs and love for you and the kids. So hard to lose these furry friends. Hopefully Anna will remember her a bit too since you had more time with her.

So sorry to hear that about Lily. She will be missed by so many but your family most of all.

Aww so very sorry for your loss.
Prayers for comfort and peace for your family.

Thank you, Ali, for sharing bits of life with Lily with us over the years, as well as her final beach run. Our lab is just over a year old, and is already such an essential part of our family. I think letting a dog into your heart is one of the most "open" things a person can do, since you know you are likely going to have to bare the pain of letting the dog go. And yet their companionship makes it worth it. I know our Duke has already made me a better human.

Beautiful pictures of such a Beautiful girl! I am so very sorry for your loss Ali!

So sorry to hear about Lily passing away. It is amazing how a pet becomes like family and how hard it is too let them go. Thinking of you.

Ali,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Losing your dog is truly one of the hardest things. These little furry beings work their way deep into your heart. They provide comfort to us and do not fail us like people can. I know both what a friend a dog can be in dark times and how devastating it can be to say goodbye. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Hugs to you all!! Loved reading her story through the years and what an amazing constant she has been for you.
Beautiful beautiful soul!!!
God Bless

How is George the cat taking it? If I remember, they were pretty good buddies. It sounds like this wasn't a surprise--like you gave her a last good run on the beach and then made the choice to let her go. Either way it is sad, but I hope it wasn't a shock and Lily wasn't in any distress.

Tears for you. Peace during this time. xo

It's strange how sometimes they just know. They know when they need to stick around and when they can go home peacefully and leave us here. They know that now, after the initial grief, we will be ok. I have witnessed this 3 times in my life and I feel your pain. But, like Lily knew, it will be ok.

Sending you hugs and love, Ali.

I feel very deeply for you. Our chocolate lab, Lucca is 12.5 and I know our days with her are numbered. It breaks my heart to think of life without her. But, like Lily, she has been the best dog and my constant companion, (even with being blind for more than half her life).
And, even though the sadness must be overwhelming, I'm sure another little ball of labrador fur will be in your lives again at some point. Until then, cherish all of the memories you've had with your beautiful Lily girl.

sorry for your loss ali. hugs to you and the kids :O)

I cry as I read your post, we lost our golden retriever honey last week at only 10. They leave such a huge hole, I feel your sorrow right now....I presume it gets easier as all things do with time.
Sending the biggest hugs your way

I'm so sorry : ( I love the idea that she stuck around for you when you needed her most.