Lily Bart 11-12-07~04-13-09
Lily Bart traveled over the Rainbow Bridge this morning at 8:20 a.m.
We had been slowly getting her accustomed to becoming an indoor fur baby by letting her in at night and playing outside during the day. Lily was doing so fantastic; never jumping off the bed, snuggling up next to me, not chewing on anything that was not hers, and hardly any accidents at all. As per her daily routine, I let her outside for her breakfast and play time. Unknown to me, someone had gotten into our backyard during the night (quite frightening in itself) and left the gate open. I know that the gate was closed because our girls had not been outside all day yesterday and Lily was still in the yard when we let her in last night.
I was getting ready this morning when I heard Lily start screaming outside. I thought she was in the backyard, but I was wrong. I ran to the front of the house and someone had hit Lily and drove off fast. My neighbor said she saw it happen and Lily tried to get to our yard but collapsed just off the curb. When I got to her, she was alive and saw me. Her little heart started beating rapidly and I could tell that she knew I was with her. I held her until my husband got home from taking our three daughters to school. Once he arrived, we took her to the vet, but it was too late. Lily died in my arms.
My husband and I took Lily to our new house in Arcadia, where we will be moving in a month. She is buried in a beautiful spot in the garden area, where I can sit by her and plant some pretty flowers for her to see from heaven.
Lily was my best friend who loved me unconditionally. She means the world to me and I miss her more than anything.
We are not sure when we will get another Corgi, but I know that there will never be another Lily Bart.
Please say a prayer for me, if you think about it. This is a very hard time. I graduate in less than a month and that stress alone had made me struggle. Losing Lily is the final straw for me.
Thank you so much to everyone here who has befriended me and Lily Bart. I will continue checking in on you all, and hopefully some day soon I will have another fur baby who I can introduce you all to.
Please remember to always make sure that your fur babies are safe and secure. It was a mistake that I will regret for the rest of my life.
Much love to everyone!
We had been slowly getting her accustomed to becoming an indoor fur baby by letting her in at night and playing outside during the day. Lily was doing so fantastic; never jumping off the bed, snuggling up next to me, not chewing on anything that was not hers, and hardly any accidents at all. As per her daily routine, I let her outside for her breakfast and play time. Unknown to me, someone had gotten into our backyard during the night (quite frightening in itself) and left the gate open. I know that the gate was closed because our girls had not been outside all day yesterday and Lily was still in the yard when we let her in last night.
I was getting ready this morning when I heard Lily start screaming outside. I thought she was in the backyard, but I was wrong. I ran to the front of the house and someone had hit Lily and drove off fast. My neighbor said she saw it happen and Lily tried to get to our yard but collapsed just off the curb. When I got to her, she was alive and saw me. Her little heart started beating rapidly and I could tell that she knew I was with her. I held her until my husband got home from taking our three daughters to school. Once he arrived, we took her to the vet, but it was too late. Lily died in my arms.
My husband and I took Lily to our new house in Arcadia, where we will be moving in a month. She is buried in a beautiful spot in the garden area, where I can sit by her and plant some pretty flowers for her to see from heaven.
Lily was my best friend who loved me unconditionally. She means the world to me and I miss her more than anything.
We are not sure when we will get another Corgi, but I know that there will never be another Lily Bart.
Please say a prayer for me, if you think about it. This is a very hard time. I graduate in less than a month and that stress alone had made me struggle. Losing Lily is the final straw for me.
Thank you so much to everyone here who has befriended me and Lily Bart. I will continue checking in on you all, and hopefully some day soon I will have another fur baby who I can introduce you all to.
Please remember to always make sure that your fur babies are safe and secure. It was a mistake that I will regret for the rest of my life.
Much love to everyone!
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Comment by momto3ltlgrlz on April 14, 2009 at 9:26pm
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Today my 10 year old was outside and saw a cloud that resembled Lily when she would lay with her legs behind her. It made me cry. I will look tonight at the stars...I am not having a good day today :(
Thanks Melissa and Heidianna
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Comment by Heidianna & Daisy Dog on April 14, 2009 at 9:03pm
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I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
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Comment by Melissa Bee on April 14, 2009 at 4:59pm
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We are so very, very sorry about Lily Bart. My Divine Miss Emily will be there to frap with her. Please don't blame yourself; Lily knows you love her and would never have done anything to cause her harm. I lost my beloved Mr. Tigger after 16 years when he was in an accident and died in my arms. There are no words to say that can suffice. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers . . . look up tonight and you'll see Lily Bart's star watching over you and your family.
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Thank you so much everyone. This is so hard to deal with, but all of your love and prayers are going to help.
I appreciate it so very much!
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Comment by Bev Levy on April 14, 2009 at 10:00am
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Don't be too hard on yourself. It certainly wasn't anything you wanted to happen. I wouldn't be too hard on the driver either, it was probably hard on them too if they knew what happened. We lost our little, Buffy, at only 6 without warning too. It is so tough but the love she gave while alive makes it worth the pain after they are gone. Even though it was hard for you, know that she knew you were there and felt loved.We did get another corgi and Izzy has really helped us move on from the loss.
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Comment by Jenni & Dave Fields on April 13, 2009 at 10:53pm
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I am so very sorry for your loss.....I am sitting here crying as I read your post...words seem inadequate. Just know that she is in a wonderful place and you will see her again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Dave, Jenni and Spencer
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Comment by Marion and Vern on April 13, 2009 at 10:20pm
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My heart aches for you and your family. Know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts.
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Comment by Gail L on April 13, 2009 at 9:57pm
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I am so sorry....what a tragic loss. You and your family are in my thoughts...gail
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Comment by Megan and Penelope on April 13, 2009 at 9:46pm
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Oh gosh, I am so sorry...this is so heartbreaking. I always think now that I am so attached to my little Penelope and how much I really love her that it would be so hard. I wish you and your family the best, she made your lives so great during her time I am sure!
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Comment by Wendy Wagoner on April 13, 2009 at 9:46pm
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I'm very sorry about your loss. I can totally relate to being obsessive about open doors and gates. I have friends that roll their eyes when I ask if they are sure the front door is shut all the way.
I use to have a reoccuring nightmare of my dogs getting out. I don't care what my friends think...I will always be checking that front door.
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