Our Fospice Dogs
Fospice: Foster homes or sanctuaries which provide end-of-life comfort and care to terminally ill or elderly shelter animals until they're ready to pass on to the Rainbow Bridge.
Thank you!
Copper
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Sienna
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Copper and Sienna
• They say there’s a nobility in making an animal’s last days their happiest, best days •
Team Lily, grab some Kleenex
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We are looking for a very special home for two of our dogs, bonded litter mates, Chocolate Labs Copper and Sienna.
We are looking to provide them with safety, security, care, and love in a Fospice Home where they can be together. They were owner surrendered due to their family’s cross country move.
They have been to the vet and both have multiple health issues.
Copper (M 13-14 years old) has cancer (tumors in his lungs) and is a hospice pup with a life expectancy of likely just several months. He's not showing signs of his illness at this time.
Sienna (F 13-14 years old) has some chronic health challenges - bad knees which slow her down but don’t keep her from getting around and laryngeal paralysis which requires keeping her from getting overheated or over exercised. She has skin allergies which may mitigate as her overall health improves, skin lesions and lipomas. The skin lesions and lipomas will be removed in the next couple of weeks which will make her much more comfortable.
Embracing Life with Pure Joy
In spite of their health, both tails are continually wagging. They are the most joyful of dogs. It’s really quite extraordinary because Copper for instance, has more energy than Sienna, even with his short life expectancy. These two sweet Labs need and deserve all the love and comfort in the world. They both get along with everyone and all the other pups at Lily’s.
We are bearing witness to the amazing power of a loving Fospice Home (See Faraday's postings on our Facebook page) and we are hopeful someone out there will open his or her heart and home for these super sweet siblings.
Please share with people you know who may be able to dedicate their time to these two amazing labs.
For more information, or to meet Copper and Sienna, please call 707-787-7010.
Thank you Team Lily!
• They say there’s a nobility in making an animal’s last days their happiest, best days •
Team Lily, grab some Kleenex
.
We are looking for a very special home for two of our dogs, bonded litter mates, Chocolate Labs Copper and Sienna.
We are looking to provide them with safety, security, care, and love in a Fospice Home where they can be together. They were owner surrendered due to their family’s cross country move.
They have been to the vet and both have multiple health issues.
Copper (M 13-14 years old) has cancer (tumors in his lungs) and is a hospice pup with a life expectancy of likely just several months. He's not showing signs of his illness at this time.
Sienna (F 13-14 years old) has some chronic health challenges - bad knees which slow her down but don’t keep her from getting around and laryngeal paralysis which requires keeping her from getting overheated or over exercised. She has skin allergies which may mitigate as her overall health improves, skin lesions and lipomas. The skin lesions and lipomas will be removed in the next couple of weeks which will make her much more comfortable.
Embracing Life with Pure Joy
In spite of their health, both tails are continually wagging. They are the most joyful of dogs. It’s really quite extraordinary because Copper for instance, has more energy than Sienna, even with his short life expectancy. These two sweet Labs need and deserve all the love and comfort in the world. They both get along with everyone and all the other pups at Lily’s.
We are bearing witness to the amazing power of a loving Fospice Home (See Faraday's postings on our Facebook page) and we are hopeful someone out there will open his or her heart and home for these super sweet siblings.
Please share with people you know who may be able to dedicate their time to these two amazing labs.
For more information, or to meet Copper and Sienna, please call 707-787-7010.
Thank you Team Lily!
Jake
Jake is a 10 year old German Shepherd who came to Lily’s in June after his lifelong owner died. Jake had what appeared to be shepherd hind end weakness which we hoped would improve with regular exercise. Sadly, his mobility problems turned out to be degenerative myelopathy, a progressive disease of the spinal cord for which there is no cure. The disease not only effects his mobility but also causes incontinence.
Because of his medical issues, Jake is now a sanctuary hospice dog and has settled in nicely with the house dogs. He's a super sweet boy and seems happy to have a home where he feels safe and loved.
Jake is a 10 year old German Shepherd who came to Lily’s in June after his lifelong owner died. Jake had what appeared to be shepherd hind end weakness which we hoped would improve with regular exercise. Sadly, his mobility problems turned out to be degenerative myelopathy, a progressive disease of the spinal cord for which there is no cure. The disease not only effects his mobility but also causes incontinence.
Because of his medical issues, Jake is now a sanctuary hospice dog and has settled in nicely with the house dogs. He's a super sweet boy and seems happy to have a home where he feels safe and loved.
Roscoe
Sadly, Roscoe has lymphoma and so he is a hospice pup. As there is no curative treatment for lymphoma, Roscoe started on Prednisone to hopefully slow the progression. Best guess, he probably has a few months. The good news is that whatever time Roscoe has left will be spent in Toni's (of Faraday fame) loving fospice home. Roscoe moved there yesterday and is settling in well. Faraday and Rusty have welcomed their new brother with open paws and butt sniffs.
Thank you Toni, we are beyond grateful for all you do!
Sadly, Roscoe has lymphoma and so he is a hospice pup. As there is no curative treatment for lymphoma, Roscoe started on Prednisone to hopefully slow the progression. Best guess, he probably has a few months. The good news is that whatever time Roscoe has left will be spent in Toni's (of Faraday fame) loving fospice home. Roscoe moved there yesterday and is settling in well. Faraday and Rusty have welcomed their new brother with open paws and butt sniffs.
Thank you Toni, we are beyond grateful for all you do!
Faraday
Faraday is thriving in his fospice home with our amazing foster mom, Toni and her family. Brother Rusty is doing a great job helping Faraday feel safe and loved. "Hospice mommy is doing such a great job loving me & helping me not hurt. I am feeling loved for the first time in my life," says Faraday. "I know my canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) isn't getting cured, nor is my AFIB, but Team Lily, I'm happy to be alive. Thank you! Your donations are keeping me in heart medication ($$$) so I can enjoy life now. When I do pass I will have forgotten all about my past." |
Faraday (on right) finding companionship and love with Rusty.
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