Meet Our Permanent Residents at Lily's Legacy
Lily's Legacy offers rehabilitation and permanent sanctuary for dogs who, for reasons of age or ill-health, would be considered poor candidates for adoption at shelters. Although most of the dogs who come to Lily's Legacy stay for only a few weeks to a few months until they are found a forever home, some remain in residence for more extended periods while undergoing assessments of their health, or while awaiting or recuperating from medical procedures. Depending on the outcome of such tests and treatments (and other factors affecting their happiness and well-being), our long-term residents may either become available for adoption or remain with us for the rest of their lives as permanent residents.
Belle
This beautiful girl, sweet Belle came to us because her human dad’s wife developed bad allergies to Belle and they could no longer keep her. Belle passed her assessment with flying colors when Cooper and Angie came out to meet her. They greeted each other with wagging tails, happily walked together and then went into the corral to play and lie in the grass.
Belle made it very clear that she would love Cooper and Angie to be her new doggie siblings. She has happily joined Lily’s house dogs pack. She moved in with Alice, Cooper and Angie the first night and settled in immediately!! We are all thrilled to have Belle as part of our family.
Welcome Belle - we love you and are so glad are here!
This beautiful girl, sweet Belle came to us because her human dad’s wife developed bad allergies to Belle and they could no longer keep her. Belle passed her assessment with flying colors when Cooper and Angie came out to meet her. They greeted each other with wagging tails, happily walked together and then went into the corral to play and lie in the grass.
Belle made it very clear that she would love Cooper and Angie to be her new doggie siblings. She has happily joined Lily’s house dogs pack. She moved in with Alice, Cooper and Angie the first night and settled in immediately!! We are all thrilled to have Belle as part of our family.
Welcome Belle - we love you and are so glad are here!
Cooper
Cute, cute Cooper wormed his way into everyone's heart here at Lily's - especially our founder, Alice's. As we all know, she's a softy for German Shepherds. So guess what!! He managed to move right from our bunkhouse where he was recovering from his broken leg into the main house. He’s great with the house pups and has happily learned his place in the pack. Cooper is home and all the volunteers are delighted - now they get to see him every week during their shifts.
Welcome home, Cooper! You are loved ❤
Cute, cute Cooper wormed his way into everyone's heart here at Lily's - especially our founder, Alice's. As we all know, she's a softy for German Shepherds. So guess what!! He managed to move right from our bunkhouse where he was recovering from his broken leg into the main house. He’s great with the house pups and has happily learned his place in the pack. Cooper is home and all the volunteers are delighted - now they get to see him every week during their shifts.
Welcome home, Cooper! You are loved ❤
Angie
Sweet Angie came to Lily's from the Sonoma Shelter. She is pure gold and moved straight into the house to stay. She is an entertaining girl... always gentle and loving, playful with both her canine housemates and all people, sometimes stubborn in an amusing kind of way. A cuddly, happy girl who is a joy - always!
Sweet Angie came to Lily's from the Sonoma Shelter. She is pure gold and moved straight into the house to stay. She is an entertaining girl... always gentle and loving, playful with both her canine housemates and all people, sometimes stubborn in an amusing kind of way. A cuddly, happy girl who is a joy - always!
In Memoriam
Always in our hearts
Lily - RIP
My heart is heavy. On Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 my beautiful Lily left us for Rainbow Bridge.
Lily came to us on June 28, 2018 and walked immediately into my heart. She was at Lily's Legacy to stay with mama Alice. Such a loving soul who, while "in charge" for sure, was ALWAYS kind and gentle. A BIG presence! Her 4 years at Lily's were a blessing for us all and surely, way too short a stay. Lily was 16 years and 7 months. Through her health challenges the last few months, she fought hard to stay. While my heart is breaking, I will always hold dear the memories she left behind. Lily is forever in my heart. 💔
My heart is heavy. On Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 my beautiful Lily left us for Rainbow Bridge.
Lily came to us on June 28, 2018 and walked immediately into my heart. She was at Lily's Legacy to stay with mama Alice. Such a loving soul who, while "in charge" for sure, was ALWAYS kind and gentle. A BIG presence! Her 4 years at Lily's were a blessing for us all and surely, way too short a stay. Lily was 16 years and 7 months. Through her health challenges the last few months, she fought hard to stay. While my heart is breaking, I will always hold dear the memories she left behind. Lily is forever in my heart. 💔
Jake - RIP
Our beautiful Jake has left us suddenly for Rainbow Bridge.
He was such a sweet soul who had health challenges from degenerative myelopathy but just kept on keeping on. He never let his wobbly rear end stop him. He loved his housemates, following mama Alice around the house and his life as a house dog at Lily's.
He was an inspiration to us all - for enjoying the moment and any and all attention. You are missed, sweet Jake.
Our beautiful Jake has left us suddenly for Rainbow Bridge.
He was such a sweet soul who had health challenges from degenerative myelopathy but just kept on keeping on. He never let his wobbly rear end stop him. He loved his housemates, following mama Alice around the house and his life as a house dog at Lily's.
He was an inspiration to us all - for enjoying the moment and any and all attention. You are missed, sweet Jake.
Tanner - RIP
In February, our beautiful girl Tanner left us for Rainbow Bridge. Alice and her "sister", Angie were with her as she slipped peacefully away.
Tanner was always happy, smiling and wagging her tail. Her cancer came back and progressed rapidly. There was no treatment for it and we lost her way too soon. She was a joy and a friend to us all - humans and doggies alike... our truly perfect pup, adored by all.
You are forever in our hearts, sweet Tanner
In February, our beautiful girl Tanner left us for Rainbow Bridge. Alice and her "sister", Angie were with her as she slipped peacefully away.
Tanner was always happy, smiling and wagging her tail. Her cancer came back and progressed rapidly. There was no treatment for it and we lost her way too soon. She was a joy and a friend to us all - humans and doggies alike... our truly perfect pup, adored by all.
You are forever in our hearts, sweet Tanner
Sammy - RIP
Our sweet, sweet Sammy left us for Rainbow Bridge. His health had been declining for several months. Sammy will be missed beyond measure - his adorable self and gentle nature always present. He just wanted to be where the people were and loved any and all attention he could get. We knew Sammy would have preferred to have had a 24/7 volunteer dedicated to hands on attention for him. But he was never pushy about it - just grateful for any TLC that came his way. And he got a lot!!! He was impossible to resist. Our sweet boy will remain in our hearts forever and his spirit and cute mug the face of Saving Senior Dogs Week.
Sara - RIP
Our lovely Sara, a senior German Shepherd Dog, was a devoted companion to our director and founder. She passed away on May 17, 2020.
She leaves a huge hole in Alice's heart and in the hearts of all of us who had the honor of spending time with her.
Woody - RIP
We lost Woody to bladder cancer on January 12, 2020.
Rest in peace dear boy. We will miss you.
We lost Woody to bladder cancer on January 12, 2020.
Rest in peace dear boy. We will miss you.
Henry, Lily's Ambassador - RIP
Our cute Henry, a 10 year old deaf Rottie/Hound mix, came to Lily’s from the central valley where he was whisked from a shelter “just in time.”
In the summer of 2019, it was decided that Henry’s forever home was right here at Lily’s, the only “real” home he had ever known. Henry became a Permanent Resident and assumed the role of Lily’s Ambassador left vacant by our sweet Andy. We all loved Henry and were so glad he would be with us the rest of his days. Sadly, that day came too soon. On February 6th, 2020 Henry left us for Rainbow Bridge.
We find comfort in knowing that Henry spent his final chapter at Lily's where he was loved and adored by all who knew him. We will miss his greeting at the door. The barn just won’t be the same without big ole Henry stretched out half on/half off his bed with his tongue peeking out, softly snoring.
RIP dear Henry, you will always be in our hearts.
Our cute Henry, a 10 year old deaf Rottie/Hound mix, came to Lily’s from the central valley where he was whisked from a shelter “just in time.”
In the summer of 2019, it was decided that Henry’s forever home was right here at Lily’s, the only “real” home he had ever known. Henry became a Permanent Resident and assumed the role of Lily’s Ambassador left vacant by our sweet Andy. We all loved Henry and were so glad he would be with us the rest of his days. Sadly, that day came too soon. On February 6th, 2020 Henry left us for Rainbow Bridge.
We find comfort in knowing that Henry spent his final chapter at Lily's where he was loved and adored by all who knew him. We will miss his greeting at the door. The barn just won’t be the same without big ole Henry stretched out half on/half off his bed with his tongue peeking out, softly snoring.
RIP dear Henry, you will always be in our hearts.
