Just spoke with Dr. Williams re: Lily.  They are very pleased with her progress.  She is eating, drinking water, peeing and pooping!  THAT is a major victory in itself!  We are boarding Lily at their clinic, until she is well enough to make the trip to Indianapolis.  Both of her legs have splints on them at this time.   She is still on strong pain meds, but she truly needs them, so I am glad they are giving them to her!!  They say she is probably about 9 weeks old right now, and just a sweet sweet baby.  PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO LOLIN FOR LILY’S MEDICAL EXPENSES, it is over $600 now. 

Surgery was successful (so far) for her internal abdominal repairs (she had ruptured tendons, etc.).  The car literally ran over her.   The vets aren’t worrying about the legs just yet, we have to get her through this surgery first.  The vets had to take tissue from other places on her little body to repair all the internal injuries.  After this is over, then we’ll repair her little legs.  They are both in splints for now.  So far so good, Lily has handled the surgery well and she had to be in absolute horrific pain.  She won’t be on her way up to Indianapolis for at least another 2 weeks. 

Please help us pay for the surgery to keep Lily walking, which isn’t even scheduled yet.  But the vet bill is over $500 now.

Lily is a little chocolate girl from KY.  The Animal Control Officer contacted LOLIN for help.  Little Lily had been run over by a car, has 2 broken legs and internal injuries.  We’re unsure at this time of exactly what is needed to get little Lily ‘up and running’  (literally). 

But, we have made a commitment to her, so we’re needing your help in the form of donations.  You can go to our front page (www.lolin.org) and hit the DONATE button (we have several on the front page) to PayPal us,  you can use a credit card or you can mail us a check or money order to LOLIN, PO Box 237, Noblesville, IN 46061-0237.  We really need your help, for Lily to be able to keep up with the Big Dogs.

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful.
2. Give me time to understand what you want from me.
3. Place your trust in me; it is crucial for my well-being.
4. Don’t be angry with me for long and don’t lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment. I have only you!
5. Talk to me even if I don’t understand your words. I understand your voice and when it’s speaking.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I’ll never forget it.
7. Before you hit me, remember I have teeth that could easily
crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you, because I love you.
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right food; I’ve been out in the sun too long; or my heart may be getting old and weak.
9. Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old.
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, “I can’t bear to watch it” or, “Let it happen in my absence.” Everything is easier for me if you are there. REMEMBER, I LOVE YOU.

The following breeds are now recognized by the American Kennel Club:

Collie + Lhasa Apso:
Collapso,  - a dog that folds up for easy transport.

Spitz + Chow Chow:
Spitz-Chow, - a dog that throws up a lot.

Pointer + Setter:
Poinsetter, - a traditional Christmas pet.

Great Pyrenees + Dachshund:
Pyradachs,  - a puzzling breed.

Pekingese + Lhasa Apso:
Peekasso, - an abstract dog.

Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel:
Irish Springer, - a dog fresh and clean as a whistle.

Labrador Retriever + Curly-Coated Retriever:
Lab Coat Retriever, - the choice of research scientists.

Newfoundland + Basset Hound:
Newfound Asset  Hound, - a dog for financial advisors.

Terrier + Bulldog:
Terribull, - a dog that makes awful mistakes.

Bloodhound + Labrador:
Blabador, - a dog that barks incessantly.

Malamute + Pointer:
Moot Point, - owned by … oh, well, it doesn’t matter anyway.

Collie + Malamute:
Commute, - a dog that travels to work.

Deerhound + Terrier:
Derriere, - a dog that’s true to the end.

Bull Terrier + Shih Tzu:
Oh, never mind …

BATH: This is a process by which the humans drench the floor, walls and themselves. You can help by shaking vigorously and frequently.

BICYCLES: Two-wheeled exercise machines, invented for dogs to control body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards; the person then swerves and falls into the bushes, and you prance away.

BUMP: The best way to get your human’s attention when they are drinking a cup of tea.

DEAFNESS: This is a malady which affects Labs when their person wants them in and they want to stay out. Symptoms include staring blankly at the person, then running in the opposite direction, or lying down.

DOG BED: any soft, clean surface, such as the white bedspread in the guest room or the newly upholstered sofa in the living room.

DROOL: what you do when your persons have food and you don’t. To do this properly you must sit as close as you can and look sad and let the drool fall to the floor or, better yet, on their laps.

LEAN: Every good Lab’s response to the command “sit!”, especially if your person is dressed for an evening out. Incredibly effective before black-tie events.

LEAD: A strap which attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your person where you want him/her to go.

LOVE: Is a feeling of intense affection, given freely and without restriction. The best way you can show your love is to wag your tail. If you’re lucky, a human will love you in return.

SNIFF: A social custom to use when you greet other dogs. Place your nose as close as you can to the other dog’s rear end and inhale deeply. Repeat several times, or until your person makes you stop.

SOFAS: are to Labs like napkins are to people. After eating, it is polite to run up and down the front of the sofa and wipe your whiskers clean.

THUNDER: This is a signal that the world is coming to an end. Humans remain amazingly calm during thunderstorms, so it is necessary to warn them of the danger by trembling uncontrollably, panting, rolling your eyes wildly, and following at their heels.

WASTEBASKET: This is a dog toy filled with paper, envelopes, and old sweet wrappers. When you get bored, turn over the basket and strew the papers all over the house until your person comes home.