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Homesteph2019-03-03T19:56:49-07:00

Lionel’s Legacy

Lionel's Legacy is a 501c3 non-profit San Diego based senior dog rescue and humane education program for elementary school children. Our Tax ID is 46-1123304

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Simone, originally from OC Animal Care, received her angel wings. Simone joined us on 1/19/19. Although she was only with us for a short time her life with us was significantly better than when she joined us from the shelter. Shelter staff try as best they can to provide care to senior dogs but sometimes the environment is filled with an immense amount of stress and the oldie but goodies need a place to call home in order to thrive. The Noll family brought HOME to Simone and she did THRIVE. The amount of time with us isn't what matters it was how that time was spent and by the smile on her face we will all remember that she LIVED!

A special message from her incredible foster family:

A LOVELY JOURNEY WITH SIMONE
Simone with her radiant smile. Whether it was a hamburger (a car ride and trip to McD’s), a home cooked meal, or simply because she was just plain happy, but that smile would just make you feel all warm inside. Sometimes Simone would just walk up to you and lean against you to be close. She loved the backyard and looking through the front fence to see the world outside, as much as she could with her poor eyesight. She also loved going for walks with the other dogs. Simone was at least fourteen and a half, but probably older, and was in essence a “hospice” dog (which meant we really did not know how long she had left). Lionel’s Legacy is one of the very few rescue groups that I know of that will take dogs like Simone, and will recognize that these wonderful dogs need a home to spend the last part of their lives.
Simone came to us very thin, emaciated really, could barely walk, some cognitive issues, but with a very sweet disposition. We began our mission, working very closely with our vets, to fatten her up, help her gain some of her strength back and let her know that she was loved. We approached this with a lot of optimism, and wanted to give her as much time as possible. Simone was a beef-lover and so we let her eat what she loved best, with making homemade food to give her the healthiest diet possible (that she would eat). She slowly started putting on weight and gaining strength, and she was able to trot about the backyard, and make some friends with our Hunny Bun and Lady, and even some of the cats. We left a lamp on for her at night, and Hunny Bun and a few of the cats slept in beds in the dining room with her. That was her favorite place in the house, it was close to the backyard and close to the kitchen. We fell into a comfortable routine with her. She put on almost 12 pounds and was enjoying life on her own terms.
Unfortunately, she woke up one morning and had problems balancing herself and standing, and we knew something was very wrong. However, we were hopeful that this was something that could be fixed. She went to LL’s wonderful vets, and was hospitalized for the day. We all hoped this was something that would pass, but as the day progressed her condition worsened and it became clear that she had some neurological incident. At that point, the best gift we could give Simone was to help her cross the rainbow bridge with lots of hugs and kisses.
We had Simone for 10 magical weeks and enjoyed every day she spent with us. Never shy away from dogs like Simone, she gave us so much love, in her own special way. We will miss you, girlie, always. Sharyn & Sue ... See MoreSee Less

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