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!
• They say there’s a nobility in making an animal’s last days their happiest, best days •
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Copper and Sienna
The Chocolates are thankful to start the New Year in a wonderful fospice home. Their new mom & dad, Rebecca & Travis are lifelong animal lovers. Their previous home in SoCal was like a halfway house for many shelter dogs. Last year, they purchased a 5 acre property in the Sacramento area. Their animal family includes horses, goats, chickens and 4 small senior pups. Copper & Sienna are the newest members of this big, happy family! They are in good hands. Rebecca is a lawyer and Travis is in tech, both work from home. And best of all, their home is near Cherry Creek Veterinary Hospital, a practice we have worked with before. They will provide medical care for the Chocolates when needed. When Rebecca & Travis came to bring Copper & Sienna home, it was so heartwarming to see the 2 pups excitedly saunter out the barn door and go straight into their arms for some lovin'. Too soon, bittersweet goodbyes were said and then off they went, together and happy, to their new home. Update: Made it home and getting acquainted. Exactly zero drama with the other dogs. Everyone claimed a spot for the night and getting to explore in the morning. We are so happy to have them. |
Sienna
Copper
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Jake - Our Sanctuary hospice pup
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.
Faraday - yes, the famous 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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