Happy Birthday Lilly!

Little Lilly had her first birthday in June. OK, ok, so animal birthdays are definitely more for the owners than the creature itself; but in Lilly's case its a true accomplishment. Megaesophagus dogs have big question marks in the column of predicted lifespan, and despite her progress Lilly is no different. Marilyn and I decided to have a little party for us and Lilly, complete with birthday card for Lilly-boo to thrash on and tear up. We wouldn't have it any other way.

We've also come up with a good way for her to enjoy some extra treats. We can't feed her anything solid, like meat scraps or real bones. One day we suddenly realized that treats in liquid form are perfect; a saucer of milk, a bit of juice from steak or roast beef, even a dab of whipped cream all are perfect for little miss special-needs.

There are serious bonuses to this, she will never get fat from being overfed on human food, and she genuinely appreciates getting little extras every now and then.

Durable nylabones are the only ones she can't destroy within 3 minutes.

Opening the birthday card.


Ready to carry the birthday card off to the great unknown.


Lilly in the outdoor dog kennel.