She's given more than 1000 senior dogs love and comfort

Fostering an elderly golden retriever proved to be so life-changing for Alice Mayn that she went on to create a sanctuary that serves as a sweet safe haven for senior dogs

- Jen Reeder

Senior dogs like Apache have access to the proper care and comfort in their old age while at Lily's Legacy

You’re coming home with me!” Alice Mayn announced to the senior golden retriever named Lily, who had trotted over to her. After a big kiss from Lily, Alice knew she had to agree to foster the golden oldie for however much time the dog had left, and drove her straight home.

Despite being 13 or 14 years old and facing a myriad of health issues, Lily spent the next four months charming everyone she met with her joyful personality. Alice loved her so much that she slept on the floor with the ailing dog on what turned out to be her last night. In fact, Alice was lovingly resting her hand over Lily’s heart when she felt it stop beating.

This special girl is gone! Alice cried. The next day, Alice was looking out the window at the clouds in the sky when suddenly, she noticed a cloud that looked just like a golden retriever.

Alice Mayn started Lily’s Legacy to create a space for elderly pups to live out their last days

Lily is up there, Alice thought. She made it! Later as she walked downstairs, a thought hit Alice like a thunderbolt: