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Lily

2016 – 2025

My Lily was a small dog with a big heart.
She came from the streets and was scared a lot. She was my little rescue doggie. And she rescued me.
There’s nothing to be scared of now, my little one.
Lily loved her naps in one of her many beds around our house.
She loved making mealtime a game.
She loved tummy tickles and belly rubs and butt scratches.
She loved her cookies and would make sure you knew when she wanted one. She’d stomp her tiny feet and give a gentle bark.
She loved giving us kisses on our lips. They were so sweet.
She was so filled with love for me, her Daddy, and her adoring Grandma and Grandpa and little brother Crosby.
My world, our world, will never be the same without my little little woo woo.
Daddy will see you some day on the Rainbow Bridge.

Michael, JoAnn and Chet C...
Pet Parent: Michael, JoAnn and Chet Cwirko
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Remembrances

Leaving a personal story, memory, or words of support for a pet’s family is a heartfelt way to pay tribute and provide comfort. As part of your remembrance, we also invite you to leave a virtual token along with your words — similar to our tradition here at the Sanctuary of leaving stones, beloved items, or small toys on the graves of cherished animals.
My little Angel Lily, my little love, my everything,
Grandma is missing you so much. I have your bed and favorite blankie and stuffed baby doggie still by my side at night.
Do you hear me singing to you…..your favorite songs with your name in them……
Crosby still searches for you sweetheart. He’s been sleeping in one of your beds at night in your broken hearted daddy’s room.
I know you visit us….I can feel your presence at times. I know you’re watching over Crosby as he’s trying to heal from those horrible burns from the pads being so hot during his surgery.
We are sorry we let you have surgery to remove that lump. After your horrible stroke, we got the test results…..you didn’t have cancer. And you didn’t have to die.
In my heart, I believe the Anesthesia killed you. Our dearest veterinarian was no longer practicing. If she were, you would’ve survived that simple surgery. And Crosby wouldn’t have been so neglected as the thermal pads literally started to cook him.
Oh what I wouldn’t do or give to turn back time. I miss you so much Lily. Know you’ll have grandmas heart and grandpas heart too, and our love till we see you on the Rainbow Bridge. I know you’ll be waiting for me with Fluffy, Dexter, Katie, Amigo, and all our beloved pets who have gone to nestle in Jesus’s loving arms. He needed you back, I know.
Daddy needed you too. His heart is missing that piece that you needed to take to Heaven with you. Please watch over your daddy always.
Love, Grandma
Jo Cwirko
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Lily was such a sweet little girl. I am sad she left us so quickly. I know she’s healthy & happy now that she has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, but she will be missed by all who knew her & loved her here on earth. Run free, little one! 😊💜
Jill von Schmidt
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