Lilly's
Story
Lilly's
story begins like most dogs...she was abandoned as
a puppy. One of the volunteers, Leah, received a phone
call stating that there was an abandoned dog that needed
help right away. Leah took it upon herself to get this
lost and forgotten soul only to find her emaciated
and longing for a gentle hand. Lilly had not
had food or water in over a week. Leah rushed Lilly
to her home for a little love, food, and water.
Within
the week, once Lilly had gained enough energy to walk,
Leah took Lilly to Bellemore Animal Hospital in Granite
City for a vet visit. Dr. Fisher looked at Lilly in
disbelief that this sweet girl who should have weighed
in at 40 pounds at her bare minimum weight only registered
at 27 pounds. Lilly is just a baby and has already
endured a hard life. Dr. Fisher sent Lilly home on
a strict diet, lots of attention, and love.
Leah quickly
learned that the previous owners of Lilly had saved
Lilly's life once before when she was a puppy. Someone
had dumped Lilly on the side of the road and they saved
her from the harsh elements of the environment only
to put her right back into the same situation. They
moved and never even looked back to get her.
Leah was heartbroken
to see this lonely girl so hungry but knew she had
to regain her weight slowly. Like any animal forced
to survive on their own, Lilly wanted to devour any
and all food and water within site. She hung her head
for many days as if she was ashamed of herself...maybe
she was too weak to hold her head high for long periods
of time. She cried and whined for those painful few
days but her tail would wag as if to say thank you.
Only Lilly knew what she was thinking.
As time passed,
Lilly learned to play again and that food and water
would be readily available at any given time and slowed
her eating and drinking intake. Lilly's personality
started to show, a loving and loyal lover. She had
so much love to give but no one would take the time
to love her...until that day that Leah picked her up
and carried her home.
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Lilly
is now one of our guardian angels in need of monetary
donations. If
you are willing to spare $5.00 or more please visit
our donation page to sponsor Lilly.
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