A Senior Soul Deserving Comfort

Lilly was first spotted at the riverfront, wandering with another dog, clearly searching for safety and care. Concerned people called the shelter, and that’s when her story came to light. She had an owner, but he was homeless—and for the past year, so was she.

Now, at 8–10 years old, this sweet senior girl has finally been taken into One by One Animal Advocates. Thin and frail, with a noticeably large tumor on her side and fly bitten ears, she is facing an uphill battle—but one they are determined to help her fight through.

So far, she’s received a 4DX test, full blood work, and chest X-rays. Next, she’s scheduled for an ultrasound to prepare for surgery. Her body shows the wear of years without consistent food, shelter, or medical attention, but her gentle spirit still shines through.

She deserves warmth. She deserves health. She deserves to know love in her golden years.

But we can’t do it alone. Her ongoing diagnostics and care are costly, and we need your help to give her the healing and comfort she’s been denied for too long.

Update 9/17/25
Lilly’s mass was successfully removed and sent for histopathology. Unfortunately, it came back as a sarcoma (cancer), and the vet believes he got clean margins. She spent three weeks hospitalized for monitoring, wound care, and bandage changes. The vet staff called her a sweet old gal who would allow them to do anything to her. She was just recently discharged to a foster home to complete her recovery, and she has learned that she receives a treat after her walk. She loves to spend the afternoon napping on the couch. Having this big tumor that weighed her down for years removed surely added comfort to her remaining years.