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Showing posts with label dogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dogs. Show all posts
May 28, 2015
Remembering Lily
today marks a year since our lily girl passed away. i still think about her on a daily basis. one of my very first posts on this blog was about an overnight stay at the liberty hotel in boston with who else but lily. she was just the best. and while we now have stanley to cuddle with (sometimes - mostly he's given us a run for our money!), nothing, no dog ever, will replace our wonderful lily.
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June 2, 2014
Mr. R's Letter
hi y'all. still not quite on our feet here. i know you animal lovers understand. i also want to thank everyone for all of the kind words about lily. it has really meant so much to us. my husband wrote a beautiful letter to the breeder who we got lily from and i thought i would share it. here's what he said...
This is Meredith and ____ R and we bought a dog from you in 2006 whom we called Lily. She was all liver with the sweetest face. It is with very heavy hearts that we are writing to tell you that our sweet little Lily girl passed away early Wednesday morning, about a month before her eighth birthday.
She woke us around 3AM on Wednesday and was vomiting blood. We immediately rushed her to the MA Vet Referral Hospital where they were able to stabilize her for a short time but they were ultimately unable to save her. A postmortem autopsy showed that Lily had developed a large ulcer in her stomach which ate away at her stomach wall and into an artery, causing her stomach to fill with blood. It is so shocking and devastating to us as she didn't exhibit any symptoms whatsoever.
Lily was the absolute best dog we could have imagined. From the moment we met her at Logan airport after her trip up from Tampa to this past Memorial Day weekend, she was full of life and unbelievably special to us and our two year old twin boys. Lily loved going for long runs in meadows and in the woods and chasing her ball or sticks in our yard. She would point chipmunks (and occasionally mailboxes) in our neighborhood and nothing ever got past her watchful eye. We recently bought a new outdoor umbrella and when Lily saw it outside the next morning, she barked and let us know that she noticed the change. She had a million and one funny quirks and was always making us laugh.
She was incredibly patient with her baby brothers, whom she grew to love. She was not sold on them initially as they took our focus off of her, but let them climb on her bed with her and lead her around by her collar – as long as it happened to be in the direction that she wanted to go. As with most dogs, she was always happy to see us when we returned home and wouldn’t give up until she received her pat and ear scratch. She was definitely an independent dog and while she liked getting her ear rubbed and back scratched, she didn’t always need to be right next to people. She was affectionate in her own way, which we loved.
We miss Lily so incredibly much and tears are streaming down our faces as we write to you. She will always hold a very special place in our hearts and minds. She was our first baby as a couple and nothing will ever be able to replace that. We hope that we provided her with a good home and plenty of love and affection and really hope that she knew how much she meant to us. Our pain is increased by the shock of her sudden sickness at a relatively young age. We loved Lily so wholly and unconditionally and are just devastated by her passing. There is a void in our hearts and our household that only Lily can fill. Besides our family, there isn’t anything that we wouldn’t give up to be able to spend another day with our little Lily girl.
We are a dog family and as we begin to pick up the pieces, we do know that we eventually want to have another dog. Given Lily’s demeanor, temperament, athleticism and beauty, we cannot think of any place to start our search for a new dog but with you. Obviously, we do not know your plans for new litters or when we will emotionally be ready for a new dog. We just felt that we should notify you of Lily’s untimely passing and tell you a tiny bit about what made her such a wonderful dog and family member to us.
maybe he should be the blog writer? ;) i promise some normal posts this week too which i think will be a good distraction. oh and something very weird - the woodpecker has not been back to our house since the morning lily passed. (knock on wood? ugh bad joke)
This is Meredith and ____ R and we bought a dog from you in 2006 whom we called Lily. She was all liver with the sweetest face. It is with very heavy hearts that we are writing to tell you that our sweet little Lily girl passed away early Wednesday morning, about a month before her eighth birthday.
She woke us around 3AM on Wednesday and was vomiting blood. We immediately rushed her to the MA Vet Referral Hospital where they were able to stabilize her for a short time but they were ultimately unable to save her. A postmortem autopsy showed that Lily had developed a large ulcer in her stomach which ate away at her stomach wall and into an artery, causing her stomach to fill with blood. It is so shocking and devastating to us as she didn't exhibit any symptoms whatsoever.
Lily was the absolute best dog we could have imagined. From the moment we met her at Logan airport after her trip up from Tampa to this past Memorial Day weekend, she was full of life and unbelievably special to us and our two year old twin boys. Lily loved going for long runs in meadows and in the woods and chasing her ball or sticks in our yard. She would point chipmunks (and occasionally mailboxes) in our neighborhood and nothing ever got past her watchful eye. We recently bought a new outdoor umbrella and when Lily saw it outside the next morning, she barked and let us know that she noticed the change. She had a million and one funny quirks and was always making us laugh.
She was incredibly patient with her baby brothers, whom she grew to love. She was not sold on them initially as they took our focus off of her, but let them climb on her bed with her and lead her around by her collar – as long as it happened to be in the direction that she wanted to go. As with most dogs, she was always happy to see us when we returned home and wouldn’t give up until she received her pat and ear scratch. She was definitely an independent dog and while she liked getting her ear rubbed and back scratched, she didn’t always need to be right next to people. She was affectionate in her own way, which we loved.
We miss Lily so incredibly much and tears are streaming down our faces as we write to you. She will always hold a very special place in our hearts and minds. She was our first baby as a couple and nothing will ever be able to replace that. We hope that we provided her with a good home and plenty of love and affection and really hope that she knew how much she meant to us. Our pain is increased by the shock of her sudden sickness at a relatively young age. We loved Lily so wholly and unconditionally and are just devastated by her passing. There is a void in our hearts and our household that only Lily can fill. Besides our family, there isn’t anything that we wouldn’t give up to be able to spend another day with our little Lily girl.
We are a dog family and as we begin to pick up the pieces, we do know that we eventually want to have another dog. Given Lily’s demeanor, temperament, athleticism and beauty, we cannot think of any place to start our search for a new dog but with you. Obviously, we do not know your plans for new litters or when we will emotionally be ready for a new dog. We just felt that we should notify you of Lily’s untimely passing and tell you a tiny bit about what made her such a wonderful dog and family member to us.
maybe he should be the blog writer? ;) i promise some normal posts this week too which i think will be a good distraction. oh and something very weird - the woodpecker has not been back to our house since the morning lily passed. (knock on wood? ugh bad joke)
May 29, 2014
Lily
i've said this a bunch of times today but i can't believe i'm writing this - we lost our sweet lily girl early wednesday morning. she would have been eight next month and was a healthy and very energetic girl. people thought she was two or three. it came out of nowhere - one moment she was fine and then overnight was suddenly extremely sick. we rushed her to the er where they stabilized her for a bit but then realized she was quickly headed downhill.
she was a one of a kind dog. incredibly sweet and good, a favorite among her dog walkers. she was an extremely persnickety eater, she would sometimes skip meals or turn her nose up at a treat. she was a runner - man did she love to run, especially off leash. very observant - nothing got by her. a little too friendly with guests - she loved being near people. but didn't always want to be petted by her brothers. she didn't mind being dressed up - she liked to wear fleece pajamas and coats. a picture of her wearing high heels was my profile photo for this blog for a long time until i recently changed it. she loved her blankies and would pull them over herself with her teeth. she had one particular toy, a red crab, that she always chose above the rest. but above all she loved her family and her family adored her. and i want her and all of her funny quirks back so badly.
our first baby, taken away far too early. rest in peace my sweet lily. we love you.
she was a one of a kind dog. incredibly sweet and good, a favorite among her dog walkers. she was an extremely persnickety eater, she would sometimes skip meals or turn her nose up at a treat. she was a runner - man did she love to run, especially off leash. very observant - nothing got by her. a little too friendly with guests - she loved being near people. but didn't always want to be petted by her brothers. she didn't mind being dressed up - she liked to wear fleece pajamas and coats. a picture of her wearing high heels was my profile photo for this blog for a long time until i recently changed it. she loved her blankies and would pull them over herself with her teeth. she had one particular toy, a red crab, that she always chose above the rest. but above all she loved her family and her family adored her. and i want her and all of her funny quirks back so badly.
our first baby, taken away far too early. rest in peace my sweet lily. we love you.
April 12, 2012
Randomness
two random things today...
1. i posted pics of the boys' nursery on project nursery here. if you like it, please rate it (you know, like a 5 ;). oh what's that? you want the link again? well ok...
http://projectnursery.com/projects/twin-boys-nursery/
2. i received this lovely catalog in the mail the other day.
i turned it over to open it up and saw the addressee:
lily the dog has some fine taste. i feel as though i should call them and let them know they are sending mailings to a dog.
1. i posted pics of the boys' nursery on project nursery here. if you like it, please rate it (you know, like a 5 ;). oh what's that? you want the link again? well ok...
http://projectnursery.com/projects/twin-boys-nursery/
2. i received this lovely catalog in the mail the other day.
i turned it over to open it up and saw the addressee:
lily the dog has some fine taste. i feel as though i should call them and let them know they are sending mailings to a dog.
May 31, 2011
Happy Long Weekend
i hope everyone enjoyed a nice long weekend. we had a very relaxing time by the water. lily the dog decided this is what heaven must be like...
back to reality tomorrow and with a real post!
back to reality tomorrow and with a real post!
May 5, 2011
March 7, 2011
Doggie Clothing
typically i am morally opposed to clothing for dogs. i'm sorry if this offends you, but i can't stand seeing those little fru-fru dogs dressed in little outfits. i don't really even like the fru-fru dog to begin with, you know the ones that weigh like 5 lbs. it's not a dog. sorry.
however, my dog being of the short-haired variety has taken to keeping warm in blankets and "pajamas". which i will admit some of people are skeptical of. but a friend of mine (shout out JLL) forwarded me this store on etsy - rover dog - which is so freakin cute, i may make an exception to my rule. well maybe!
i also have to admit that i'm a sucker for this barbour jacket for dogs. but i can't come to terms with the $70 pricetag for a dog jacket so lily the dog is going without. so deprived.
this is how lily stays warm - in her horse blanket :)
find it here at dover saddlery. what do you think? have i lost my mind?? ;)
however, my dog being of the short-haired variety has taken to keeping warm in blankets and "pajamas". which i will admit some of people are skeptical of. but a friend of mine (shout out JLL) forwarded me this store on etsy - rover dog - which is so freakin cute, i may make an exception to my rule. well maybe!
images via rover
i also have to admit that i'm a sucker for this barbour jacket for dogs. but i can't come to terms with the $70 pricetag for a dog jacket so lily the dog is going without. so deprived.
via orvis
this is how lily stays warm - in her horse blanket :)
find it here at dover saddlery. what do you think? have i lost my mind?? ;)
December 29, 2010
Latest Obsessions
sorry for the sporadic posting, that's what happens when you're on vacation :) only a staycation but still, better than work! anyhoo...
#1. faux bois rugs. in the latest copy of canadian house & home, they featured a room with a faux bois rug that has been tattooed on my brain ever since. it was from pottery barn and has since been discontinued. but there are a few other options out there.
original room from the magazine (the fabric on this wing chair? yes please):
a wool version by martha stewart at the home depot:
under $400 for the 8x10 people!! WOOL.
same one in a indoor/outdoor version from home decorator's:
if you love the original pottery barn one, try ebay or craigslist. when i first wrote this post a couple of days ago, ebay had one but now it's gone.
#2. ceramic greyhound sculpture. i've been seeing these for a while and for some reason now i'd like one of my own.
found on sale at the well appointed house:
i can see him sitting by our fireplace but i think i'll need to check with lily the dog first...
she doesn't look too amused. (i promise i don't torture my dog)
#1. faux bois rugs. in the latest copy of canadian house & home, they featured a room with a faux bois rug that has been tattooed on my brain ever since. it was from pottery barn and has since been discontinued. but there are a few other options out there.
original room from the magazine (the fabric on this wing chair? yes please):
images scanned by me
a wool version by martha stewart at the home depot:
under $400 for the 8x10 people!! WOOL.
same one in a indoor/outdoor version from home decorator's:
if you love the original pottery barn one, try ebay or craigslist. when i first wrote this post a couple of days ago, ebay had one but now it's gone.
#2. ceramic greyhound sculpture. i've been seeing these for a while and for some reason now i'd like one of my own.
image via horchow
found on sale at the well appointed house:
i can see him sitting by our fireplace but i think i'll need to check with lily the dog first...
she doesn't look too amused. (i promise i don't torture my dog)
November 28, 2010
The Macbeth Collection
a long-time favorite website of mine is themacbethcollection.com. they sell customized and personalized home accessories that are made mostly out of galvanized steel. and lately they've ventured into a few other products as well. if you're looking for holiday gift ideas, this might be a good place to start!
storage boxes:
tissue boxes:
pop up portable speakers:
bins:
their patterns are endless - definitely something for everyone!
here's their oval party tub in my own home:
storage boxes:
tissue boxes:
pop up portable speakers:
bins:
all images via macbeth collection
their patterns are endless - definitely something for everyone!
here's their oval party tub in my own home:
October 31, 2010
September 8, 2010
Chow Hounds
i saw these the other day over at i suwannee and felt as though lily the dog needed one immediately.
then i saw the price tag and i remembered that she already has a nice set of bowls with stand:
she embraces her mother's chesapeake bay roots. but lily will put the super cool one on her christmas list and hope that she has been a good girl this year.
then i saw the price tag and i remembered that she already has a nice set of bowls with stand:
she embraces her mother's chesapeake bay roots. but lily will put the super cool one on her christmas list and hope that she has been a good girl this year.
August 11, 2010
Get Well Soon
our lily dog hurt herself today and is spending the night at the vet :( the house feels so empty.
get well soon lily, we love you!!!
August 5, 2010
Lily goes to the Liberty
for my birthday, my super awesome husband arranged a night at the liberty hotel in boston, which is a former jail from the 1800s, and just so happens to be dog-friendly (um, they have yappy hour on wednesdays). so lily the dog came with us.
the lobby - sick:
note the escalator - lily was like wtf. actually, i was freaking out and she was like i got this.
they provide dog bowls, beds, and personalized cookies (cookie was gone before it could be documented).
the liberty is located in beacon hill which was lucky for lily the dog as one of her favorite stores is located there, four preppy paws.
the lobby - sick:
image via stylehive
note the escalator - lily was like wtf. actually, i was freaking out and she was like i got this.
they provide dog bowls, beds, and personalized cookies (cookie was gone before it could be documented).
the liberty is located in beacon hill which was lucky for lily the dog as one of her favorite stores is located there, four preppy paws.
image via yelp
lily insisted on this stylin new collar that we couldn't say no to:
there are also a few spots for us 2 legged types that are pretty dangerous:
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