Lilly’s Fund – An Update on the Memorial Fundraiser
I am honored, humbled, and grateful to say that Lilly's Fund reached 100% of our $3,343 goal in just 17 days. Thanks to the help of 36 donors (on top of the $693 we chipped…
Category Archives: Adverse Rabies Vaccine Reaction
Learn More! Share! Give to Lilly’s Fund
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Lilly’s Fund, our memorial fundraising campaign. Here are the details on how you can give, how much we want to raise, and where the money will go.
Dog Blog Survey: Grieving the Loss of Your Heart Dog (Canine Soul Mate)
In the time since Lilly's death, I've taken some time to think about the future of the blog and my writing projects, in general. I'm currently doing the groundwork for several possible books -- based…
1-Question Poll – Canine Memorial Fundraising Options
It turns out setting up Lilly's Fund -- a memorial fundraising campaign to do something useful with our grief -- is more complicated than we thought. Unless, one of my veterinary industry contacts comes through…
10 Must-Have Dog Photos and Videos
It took me close to two solid days to gather and officially archive 9 years of photos and video of Lilly. I’m so grateful – now that she is gone – to have countless images…
The Right Time to Get Another Dog, After One Dies
I’m sure people wonder about our timeline on getting another puppy or dog. We’re not even thinking about looking until spring 2015. I’m announcing this in part to keep well-meaning folks from sending me links…
5 Biggest Lessons From a Canine Adverse Vaccine Reaction
Grieving continues. Amid walking that sad road, I’ve tried to distill the most important lessons – not just for me, but things most likely to transfer into your lives with your pets.
Veterinary Cost Case Study – How I Afforded Staggering Bills for 23 Months
Once I got over the medical, emotional, and financial shock of Lilly’s vaccine-induced meningoencephalomyelitis, I created a spreadsheet to track every doggone dollar spent in the fight for Lilly’s life. I'm curious if the actual…
Lilly’s Last Days
It has only been a little more than 3 weeks since we lost Lilly – our incredible, miraculous canine heroine. It feels impossible, like forever, and like yesterday all at the same time. Here are…
Champion of My Heart Obituary
Here is the long version of Lilly's obituary, including some of the last photos ever taken of her and a few details about her final days.
Champion of My Heart Tribute Video
Sharing a lifetime of photos and video of Lilly, our dearly departed canine heroine. Approximately 5-minute tribute video for my Heart Dog -- my canine soul mate -- Lilly Elizabeth Hawn.
Rest in Peace Champion of My Heart
Today, Lilly Elizabeth Hawn earned the angel’s wings we always knew she had. She was my Heart Dog – my canine soul mate. Gone from this life, she lives forever in my heart. Goodbye, beautiful…
Just for Fun An Allergic Reaction, Puffy Faced Dog
This hasn't been our best week at Chez Champion of My Heart. Lengthy nosebleeds. Sudden allergic reaction. BUT, we also got some good news after Lilly's recheck date with our veterinary internal medicine and veterinary…
Juggling a Cascade of Canine Side-Effects
Lilly's case is getting increasingly complicated. Every decision we make in consultation with our growing team of veterinary specialists has consequences. Each time we prioritize medical concerns, each time we add / increase / remove…
Monitoring the Miracle of Lilly
Before Thanksgiving gobbles up all our time and energy, here is the news from both Ginko’s and Lilly’s recheck appointments this week. Warning! Cute pictures below.