Getting a puppy means committing yourself to years of constant care as well as always putting its needs above your own, which is what one Hawaii couple was prepared to do for their Golden Retriever pup who was meant to live for 10-12 years.
Yet when Corryn and Alex Martin brought their 3-month-old puppy named Lily in for what should have been a standard check-up, a veterinarian discovered Lily had renal dysplasia, a fatal kidney disorder. The doctor gave them two options: they could either put her down or even return her to the breeder. But the couple had a better plan.
“Euthanizing her was never an option for us. She’s like our baby, so we began forming a plan,” Corryn said. After talking with specialists and doing their research, Corryn and Alex began creating the ultimate puppy bucket list to help Lily live her short life to the fullest.
So far, the Lily has accomplished a lot on her list including enjoying time on the beach, going for an exciting boat ride, and even sipping on a Starbuck’s puppucino.
It’s been a few months since her original diagnosis, but Lily is doing better than anyone expected. “She’s surprised everyone and has maintained her numbers for now. In fact, she’s doing very well. Her energy level is good, she’s eating well, and she’s very happy,” Corryn said.
As the days go by, Lily is crossing off more and more items on the list, which now includes being trained as a therapy dog for kids getting chemotherapy and helping make them feel better for as long as she can manage.
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