Lillie left me a light at the end of the tunnel, meet Ranger | The Asher House

Summary

The narrator receives tragic news that his beloved dog Lily has passed away. Shortly after, he learns of an abandoned St. Bernard puppy in need of a home. Despite the emotional turmoil of losing Lily, the incredibly serendipitous timing compels the narrator to adopt the St. Bernard. Overwhelmed with gratitude, he picks up the calm, affectionate puppy, naming him Ranger. The narrator reflects on the darkness left by Lily's death, but also the light - Ranger - representing hope after grief. He warmly welcomes Ranger home, honoring Lily's memory through opening his heart and home once more.

Takeaways

• 😢 The human's dog Lily passed away earlier that day
• 🐶 The human then found out about a St. Bernard puppy needing rescue
• 😮 The timing of Lily passing and finding this puppy was unbelievable
• 🐕‍🦺 The human went to pick up the St. Bernard puppy named Ranger
• 💗 The human was very thankful to be able to provide Ranger a home
• 🎄 Ranger was rescued right before Christmas
• 😊 The puppy brought happiness during a sad time
• 🙏 The human was grateful to the person who facilitated Ranger's rescue
• 🐾 Lily led the human to Ranger like a light in the darkness
• 🏡 The human welcomed Ranger home as the newest member of the family

Q & A

What happened to Lily?

Lily passed away earlier in the day.

How did the person find out about the St. Bernard puppy?

Through an email they received.

What was the person's reaction to seeing the St. Bernard puppy?

They were very excited and emotional, saying they couldn't believe it several times.

Why did the person thank the other person for showing up?

Because they were the first person emailed and responded quickly.

What did the person say often happens to shelter dogs around Christmas time?

Many are euthanized to make room for puppies.

What did the shelter do differently in this case?

They found a home for the puppy rather than euthanizing it.

How did getting the puppy impact the person's mood?

It changed their sadness to happiness and they felt it was like a light at the end of the tunnel.

What name was given to the puppy?

Ranger.

Why was the timing of getting the puppy so meaningful?

Because Lily had just passed away the same day.

How did the person say they'd remember this experience?

They said they would never forget it.