Lilly, My Cherished Friend

Rainbow Bridge

The Rainbow Bridge is the theme of a work of poetic prose written some time between 1980 and 1992, whose original creator is unknown. The theme is of an other-worldly place to which a pet goes upon its death, eventually to be reunited with its owner.
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    Lilly, My Cherished Friend

    Lilly was put down on Monday (5/14/07) because of hip dysplasia.  She would have been 2 years old in June.  She left us too early but I hope that she is feeling better, with no pain at the Bridge.  My thoughts are with her and she was truely the greatest friend.  I miss her dearly!
     

     
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    I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  We have lost several German Shepherds to
    that awful disease...comfort your heart knowing your beloved angel is running pain free now...I just lost my greyhound in April so I bet she was at the Bridge to welcome your sweetie!
    Sherry
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    I am so sorry for your loss of sweet Lilly. I know its very hard to say good by. I`m sure she is feeling no pain now and having fun with all the other puppers at the bridge.
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    Lilly probably hasn't quit running yet -- what a shame, but it's a loving thing to let them go when there's no respite from pain.
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    So sorry for the very difficult decision you had to make to let your pretty girl go and be free from her pain.
     
    Wishing you comfort and peace for Lilly.
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    Pain free, able to run and jump and play with the multitude of dogs already there.  that is what she deserves.  As I said in the post on your other thread, you did it for her and that is so very important.
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    I feel we make them a promise when they come into our lives.  We will ease their pain and care for them.  It is so hard, but so right.  I hope the joy you had in her life will add smiles to your tears.
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    I'm so very sorry for the loss of your young girl.  Run free, Lilly...[sm=angel.gif]
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    Thank you everyone.  As most of you know, our house isn't the same; it's quiet and uneventful.  Our schedule no longer exists.  I miss her terribly.  It's still so fresh.  I hope she doesn't think that I abandoned her and I hope she's not wondering where "Mom" (me) is.  It's hard to find that love, loyalty and companionship from humans that dogs offer.  She'll be forever missed and in time I hope to be at peace with it.  Thank you very much for your understanding.
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    The 'schedule' you spoke of is VERY HARD to get out of.  I was in a strict schedule with FeFe for close to 6 months along with all the other things done on a daily basis before that.  Lilly is at peace with your decision because YOU gave her love and she knows you did this to help her not feel that pain anymore.   I'm so very sorry for your loss.
     
    Run Free, Lilly  [sm=angel.gif]  Run, Prance and Romp all over the place!