PrairieProf Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) It is the saddest of days. Last winter my friends Tracey and John decided to add a second hound to their greyhound family and adopted the gorgeous broodie Lily from Abilene through Shelley Lake. Lily was beautiful and sweet and a wonderful family member to her greyhound brother Gus, her mini-schnauzer sister Tolee, and three cats (especially recent addition Luta who really loved her). Lily just turned ten last month and was the youngest-looking ten year old you can imagine. Less than a week ago, Lily was diagnosed with osteo in a rear femur. After consulting with Shelley and others and knowing what a good candidate Lily was, they decided to go ahead with amputation and chemo. Lily had the surgery this morning and the initial report was that she had come through well. But by this afternoon, despite being on Amicar she wasn't clotting properly and had low blood pressure. They couldn't turn it around and now Lily is gone. The vet thinks she developed a blood clot. Please send your condolences to John and Tracey -- I will share the thread with them. They are heroes by beginning their lives with greyhounds by adopting two seniors and loving them so well, and as you can imagine they are absolutely devastated by all they have been through in the past week and by this shocking unexpected loss. RIP Lily. At least you got to be a much-loved pet as part of your full life. http://www2.greyhound-data.com/d?z=g7Aiky&d=gable+lillian&sex=&color=&birthyear=&birthland= :f_pink One of the pictures that made them fall in love with her: Happy girl: Last week: Edited April 26, 2014 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Run pain free sweet Lily. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scouts_mom Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 What a horrible thing to happen! Tracy and John; I'm glad that you were able to give Lily a home, if only for a short time. She was a lovely lady and looks so happy. I am so sorry that she was taken much too soon. Run pain free, sweet Lily--chase the wind and sleep in the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyroo Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 That's so sad. Run free sweet girl. Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 My heartfelt sympathy to John and Tracey on the loss of their beautiful Lily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2four Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'm sure I remember that first picture of Lily. So sad for everyone, being so sudden. Our Condolences. Quote Tin and Michael and Lucas, Picasso, Hero, Oasis, Galina, Neizan, Enzo, Salvo and Noor the Galgos. Remembering Bridge Angel Greyhounds: Tosca, Jamey, Master, Diego, and Ambi; plus Angel Galgos Jules, Marco and Baltasar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 My condolences to her mom and dad. Godspeed pretty girl. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'm so sorry for your friends' loss. What a lovely girl . Godspeed, precious. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us everyday of those we love. I am so very sorry for the loss of beautiful Lily. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Deepest condolences to John and Tracey and to Lily's furry family members as well. Rest well, beautiful girl. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I can't imagine how devastated Lily's family is. The sudden losses that shatter your hopes are just heartbreaking. I'm so sorry. She was absolutely stunning. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 What a beautiful girl! I am so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 What a sad day for them, I am so sorry your friends lost their Lily. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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4My2Greys Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I can't imagine how devastated Lily's family is. The sudden losses that shatter your hopes are just heartbreaking. I'm so sorry. She was absolutely stunning. How true I know this to be. Please share my deepest condolences with Lily's mom and dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I remember those photos of her being posted before and thinking what a beautiful, youthful looking dog. What a sad turn of events. Run free sweet girl. Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I can't imagine how devastated Lily's family is. The sudden losses that shatter your hopes are just heartbreaking. I'm so sorry. She was absolutely stunning. This. Sudden losses are very hard to accept. From the photos it is easy to see how Lily's family fell head over heels in love with her. I am so very sorry. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 So very sorry for the loss of the gorgeous Lily. My sincere condolences to her family. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I am so very sorry. I also remember her photos and thought how beautiful she was. Truly heartbreaking to lose her so suddenly when they were trying to help her....so very sad. Run free Lily, run free sweetie... Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Truly heartbreaking. My sincere condolences to all her loved and miss her. Run free, beautiful girl. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 My condolences to her family, who must miss her terribly. Run free, sweet Lily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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