Rest in Peace, Lilly
Lilly, the original canine heroine of Champion of My Heart, died December 17, 2013, following a 23-month fight for her life — after she suffered a severe adverse rabies vaccine reaction.
We posted nearly 190 blog updates between January 2012 when the adverse vaccine reaction first happened on through December 2013 when Lilly died.
That’s a LOT to wade through, so here are a few quick links to some of the most important adverse vaccine reaction information.
Routine Rabies Vaccine Gone Wrong
Read more about the very first days of Lilly’s deadly reaction to a routine rabies vaccine (late January 2012 and early February 2012). Lilly suffered a massive adverse vaccine reaction relapse in August 2012.
Adverse Vaccine Reaction FAQ
TL/DR – It was a terrible experience. Rare, but doesn’t feel rare when it happens to your dog.
Adverse Vaccine Reaction Financial Settlement Offer
Redacted version of the letter sent to the vaccine company asking for financial help paying for the extreme costs of Lilly’s veterinary care, following the severe adverse vaccine reaction
TL/DR – Ultimately …
I told them to shove it. They only wanted to pay for diagnostics, not the 10s of thousands of dollars in treatment. They expected me to sign a non-disclosure agreement. [Insert eyeroll here.]
Lilly’s Final Days
Here are links to the heartbreaking last days of Lilly’s fight for her life.
When everything keeps getting WAY more complicated
How Much Did It Cost to Try and Save Lilly?
Find out by reading this recap called Adverse Vaccine Reaction Cost Case Study
How Do You Survive the Death of Your Heart Dog?
Look for some good ideas on how to cope with a loss like this inside Heart Dog: Surviving the Loss of Your Canine Soul Mate.