Corryn Martin and her husband, Alex, adopted their golden retriever, Lily, when they moved from California to Hawaii. All seemed well with the little, energetic pup until the couple received some devastating news.
At only 3 months old, Lily was diagnosed with severe renal dysplasia. The vets told the distraught couple that they would only have a few months left with their pet before she would experience kidney failure.
Receiving this kind of news from a vet is a pet owner's worst fear. However, some pet parents decide to make the best out of a terrible situation by starting a list of things they can do together to create beautiful memories — much like this couple that took their senior cat on bucket list adventures.
The Martins and Lily have already created some amazing memories in the past few months, from swimming to surfing to chowing down on "puppuccinos." Lily is lucky to have such loving owners who want to make the rest of her life count.
Scroll through below for a look at this pup's incredible bucket list, and then watch the video to see Lily in action.
Have you ever taken a pet on a bucket list adventure? Let us know in the comments!
[H/T: Daily Mail]
Corryn Martin and her husband, Alex, live in Kailua, HI, with their puppy, Lily. Sadly, at just 3 months old, Lily was diagnosed with severe renal dysplasia.
Lily's new owners were offered the opportunity to return Lily to her prior owner or put her down, but they refused. Instead, they made a promise to make the most out of their puppy's final days.
The couple spoke to experts and researched the disease, hoping to find ways to keep Lilly comfortable. The Martins then created a bucket list for Lily to ensure her last few months on Earth would be fulfilling.
The first item on the list was to let Lily experience time on the beach.
"Because she's a true, Hawaiian girl, touching the sand and swimming was, in our minds, her first item to tackle," Corryn told the Daily Mail.
"Lily is the purest form of sweetness you will find," said Corryn.
She takes each day in stride and, just like any other puppy, loves adventuring with her devoted pet parents.
Despite her condition, Lily's energy levels are good and she eats very well. She is an all-around very happy girl!
"We don't know how long we have with her, but there is no doubt we are grateful for whatever time we get," said Corryn.
Lily's bucket list includes plenty of beach and boating, but everyone needs a quick trip to Starbucks once in a while. The next item on the list was a "puppucino," a cup of whipped cream, made especially for Lily.
“She’s an island girl through and through,” said Corryn.
“She was born in a small town under a mango tree. She loves to eat papaya, chase the waves, catch the surf and feel the wind in her hair.”
Lily's story has inspired her owners, and everyone she meets, to live life to the fullest. You never know which day may be your last, so it's important to make every moment count.
You can keep up with Lily's bucket list adventures on her owner's Instagram.
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