Is That A Smile?

My fur kiddo looks happy despite the heat today โค๐ŸŒก | Photo: Claudia Braun 07/2025

Since June 12th, my days are filled with such joy again, thanks to Lilly.
My heart is overflowing with love, and I am grateful beyond
measure for this little whirlwind in my life.

Living Versus Surviving

As promised yesterday evening, I will share a little bit more about Lilly.
She was rescued from a life on the streets of Italy. Apparently this animal lover is in contact with a local animal rescue organisation. They, in turn, made the necessary arrangements for Lilly to travel to Germany, in hopes for a better life.
She arrived at the local shelter [TiNO, which translates to Animals(T) in(i) distress(N) Odenwald(region of Hesse, Germany) about one month ago. There they estimated that Lilly was born in January of 2020. She was given into foster care, where she lived for the past 3 weeks. This private household is also, where I met her for the first time the day before yesterday. She’s quite the little charmer, and has you “wrapped around her paw” in no time flat. Obviously she really doesn’t know much of anything yet, including her name [given to her by her rescuer] but she has all the time in the world to learn everything in baby steps. What she needs first is the time and patience to understand, that the fight for survival is over – forever. Starting tomorrow evening she will learn in due time, what living feels like. This little sweetheart will be well cared for, she will be safe and receive more love than she can probably handle, spoiled to the brim in other words.
I am thankful beyond measure to be chosen for Lilly, to make sure that her future will be sunny and bright, making up for the 5 years of life on the streets. Aubree guided me, because she knew that the time is right. She helped me find Lilly. And I trust my little angel up above, that she found the perfect match for me. Lilly found a heart that wants to love her unconditionally, and a home to keep her safe and comfortable. It is a win-win situation, my heart is full with joy and love ๐Ÿพโค

I’m in love with her already, sweet Lilly.
Picure: Claudia Braun 06/2025

Over The Moon

The time has come, I’m going to be a dog momma again from Thursday afternoon onward.
I know Aubree, my little angel up above, is pleased as well. And if you think I’m crazy, that’s fine, but I know she found the right “fur kid”, who is waiting for me.
I just got the mail, that the adoption process is completed and we can finalize the details on Thursday, when I pick her up. I’m so unbelievably happy at the moment, I can’t even concentrate.
So I am going to write a little bit more tomorrow. Care for a sneak-peek of her?

That’s Lilly, isn’t she adorable?
Picture: Claudia Braun | 06/2025