NESSR: The lovely Lily, 10 months old, Scotland - still looking!

[spanielcrazy]

So sorry, how disappointing for you 

But you have to do the right thing for Maddie, and gorgeous Lily will find a home 

[Annette]

Oh Jackie, I know just how you feel. This happened to us last year and I was broken hearted. But I am sure the perfect dog will come up for you, and the perfect home will come up for Lily too.

Hugs for now.

So hard, especially with the long drive etc.

[JackieD]

Hi evryone,

Thanks for all you lovely messages, I am still crying my heart out, she is so beautiful but once Freya wasn't around and it was just the 4 of us Lily seemed quite tense which I expected and as Freya had explained she had a bit of a treat/food aggression that didn't worry us, we are both around 24/7 and felt we could deal with it but once in the confines of the caravan I think she felt very threatened Maddy picked up on it and from then on you could have cut the tension between them with a knife.
I am so heartbroken I have a lovely photo of the two of them together cuddling into me I thought there was not going to be the slightest problem with them, sadly that all deteriated badly during the night and next morning.
I felt I couldn't risk Maddy's sunny nature and getting Lily all the way down here for it not to work out, she was so excited to see Freya and her hubby after just 24 hours, I felt very inadequate   
Mark she really would blossom with you I am sure 
I am glad you all agree I have done the right thing, my heart said take her home but my head won in the end and I did what I felt was the best for Lily, for Maddy and us
She will remain in our hearts as though she really had been our dog forever 

[ClareB]

She will remain in our hearts as though she really had been our dog forever 

This is how we felt when we let Mikey go after fostering him for a couple of weeks last year.  We know it was the best decision for us, Milo and Mikey, but it still hurts and you really wish it could have been different.     We still miss Mikey now and often talk about him and wonder how he's doing.  Lily's forever home is just around the corner, I'm sure, it's just such a shame it couldn't be with you guys.     Thinking of you. 

[JaspersMum]

We brought home a lovely whippet cross when we were looking and we bonded with her soo much in just the few days she was here - with the exception of my son who was terrified of her because she was too lively, she'd jump over the back of the settee from stand still and son resorted to staying in his room, despite some advantages of this, the dog was supposed to help get over his fears in leaving the house and we were heart-broken to return her.

Everything for a reason as soon after that we found Jasper and you lot 

[Top Barks]

Mark she really would blossom with you I am sure 
I am glad you all agree I have done the right thing, my heart said take her home but my head won in the end and I did what I felt was the best for Lily, for Maddy and us
She will remain in our hearts as though she really had been our dog forever 

Jackie, I am so sorry it didn't work out.
I would love her and she would do just great here but I have to think of my marriage especially as Bayley has just trampled mud all over the newly shampooed carpet in the lounge. ( Mrs Top Barks was not impressed.)
I reckon I'll be out in a kennel if I broach the subject of a fourth mess monster!
She is indeed stunning and she will not take long to find a home I'm sure.
I wish it was with me, but it is impossible at the moment.
Are you not tempted to keep her Freya?
I think I ask this question of you everytime you post a rescue stunner on here.

[Nicola]

She will remain in our hearts as though she really had been our dog forever 

Jackie again I'm so sorry that things didn't work out with Lily and Maddie. I know exactly what you mean with this statement as Tilly really did feel like my dog from the very first moment I saw her, I don't know why but she was just 'mine' and from the moment she got home it was like she'd always been here so if for whatever reason I hadn't been able to keep her I'd have been absolutely heartbroken. Although of course if I'd been in the same situation as you where she and Alfie didn't get on then of course I would have had to do what was best for Alfie as you have done for Maddie. Thinking of you 

[Top Barks]

Just for you Boof, looking angelic in the sunshine 

   
you get the idea I sort of like the look of her

As you can see they are a little alike Lilly and Bayley

[JackieD]

Goodness Mark, you would think they were twins 
I understand that you can't take Lily, I guess Mrs T has enough paws running all over, then of course you too 

[Joules]

So sorry it didn't work out Jackie - but good for you for putting the welfare of both those lovely girls first    I know it is hard now but I am sure Lily will find a suitable home very soon and another doggy will come along to be Maddy's best buddy 

[Top Barks]

Goodness Mark, you would think they were twins 
I understand that you can't take Lily, I guess Mrs T has enough paws running all over, then of course you too 

I too was in tears over a golden cocker that never worked out about 3 years ago now.
He took a chunk out of Doug within a week which needed veterinary treatment and I decided it wasn't fair on him.
I think you have been very brave and responsible in making the right choice for your doggie.
Mark

[JackieD]

It still hurts  but it such great news that she is with Rhona now, at least we can watch her progress  plus that little teeny tiny bit of her will be with us always

[PennyB]

Lily is still available for rehoming

[Joules]

Eh, what happened?  I thought she was staying with Rhona 

[Rhona W]

I was only wondering yesterday how Sam and Lily were getting on together.  It's a shame it didn't work out.