Our BIG sister Lily goes to the VET

The Shepherd triplets’ big sister Lily was off to the vet today to see about her back left leg. This was just the first appointment to start off some investigations as to what might be wrong. It is suspected that it could be hip dysplasia. We will know more with some scans.
Luke thought it was a little funny that Lily was offered a dry treat as a peace offering after a bark, which she refused but then the vet very kindly, went and cooked her some fresh chicken which she gobbled down.
How lovely are our vets?? Gee, so nice of them.
Lily made it back in time for breakfast at the farm buffet which she was delighted about.

[@kathykirk1877]

I'm sure all dogs would have a few choice things to say to their vets, but Lily is the only one who verbalized it. Thanks for speaking for all the dogs in the world, Lily.

[@teresakiersznowski8483]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@estaisadore6188]

😃😃😜☺☺☺☺😆🤣👍

[@starlooker6612]

Where would you be without Dylan? What a treasure!

[@sandradelap9840]

Well said starlooker. Totally agree.

[@ranelldavis6363]

Good job Dylan! Luke and Sam, be sure and tell him we think a lot of him!

[@estaisadore6188]

😊

[@cindibush8880]

Yes.. please tell him he's fantabulous 💙💯

[@christineclarke4734]

Yes please tell him he does a good job

[@joannebayron1509]

Agree 100% Dylan is great asset to Evans family & mates. Please let him know we very thankful for his hard work & dedication. God bless him

[@sandradelap9840]

Totaly agree. Hes a real superstar. Please let him know how we all feel about him. Love from Ireland x

[@kathie__1]

Hats off to Dillon. He is a hard worker. The dogs thank him. (and so do we)

[@janethays3408]

I hope Lilly’s leg is ok. She is such a sweetheart.❤️

[@judyedwards6902]

Lily is just gorgeous. Hoping after all the testing a plan can be put in place that will help her. She had pre breakfast at the vet. - nice work Lily, and then regular breakfast. It’s amazing how the dogs get fed. Dylan is such a wonderful young man and what an asset to The Farm. ♥️🐕‍🦺💜

[@estaisadore6188]

👍agree

[@joannewagner1910]

Good girl, Lily. Hope all goes well with the x-rays next Thursday.

[@kathleenardrey5094]

Oh, Lily! Love you...hot, fresh chicken..so funny! And Tiil-Tiil is a food sneak? No-I cannot believe that sweet face could be so nefarious!!! I love you also, Tilly" Lily and Tilly-two grand girls in the pack of great dogs.

[@estaisadore6188]

I just Love German shepards...and sooo miss mine...

[@jillbentley8926]

Loved seeing Freddo on gate duty! He is quite the faithful sentry! 👮‍♂

[@donnaspringston6516]

Lily just love the girl. Sweetheart!! Dylan. Great Job!! So organized!! Luke make sure he stays he is awesome!!

[@angelatester2471]

Ah bless her.. I love the way Miss Violet eats - like she hasn't been fed for a week!

[@janzwoolf8531]

Yep she’s like a vacuum cleaner! ❤

[@susanoppat3138]

She does EVERYTHING like she hasn’t done it for a week! If. A thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing well!

[@connieandgwennie1450]

I love Lily's expressive face - she's a beautiful girl. Good luck next Thursday, precious pup.💋

[@jamesg2246]

Lilly’s floppy ear is so adorable. She also has the best happy, hoppy, look at my stick and play with me pounce and bounce! ❤

[@mariaagwan801]

Hahahahaha I'm sure Lily going to tell her all her mates about what happened at the clinic. Just one loud bark and the vet will give you chimken. Nice trick there Lily. 😂 😂 😂. Hope nothing serious with her leg. Lily looks so beautiful.

[@maggiemac5572]

Good girl Lily!!❤ No one likes going to the doctor.😘 Til Til!! Pinching food. 😂xo

[@Spike-ck5tj]

Watching all the dogs play day in and day out, and her being silly with a stick : ) it's easy to forget that Lily is a shepherd, i.e. confident guard dog breed. That was a reminder : )

[@lilflower25]

Dylan, we really appreciate you! Thank you! 😊 You're the 💣

[@paula8088]

Hey guys I didn't get a treat at the vet, I got a whole meal. 😊 Vets are scary even though usually kind, so well done Lily.

[@kathleenardrey5094]

LOL!!

[@janforrest5205]

Top job Dylan!!

[@sharlenegentle2607]

💕 Lilly knows the game 💕

[@mrs.johnjohnson7634]

So cute Yoyo & Arthur jumping in with Freddo for breakfast, lol, so cute!!!❤ lol @ Til Til, thanks for sharing that Luke, never would have guessed that😉

[@kitkat5153]

Lily just demonstrating that she’s figured out life. 😂 I’m having lots of doc appointments at the moment myself, maybe I should bark at them, too, and see what happens? 🤔😂

[@aggarwalkaoor9002]

😂😂

[@heatherrowles9930]

Lol....Ive tried that, doesnt work......pretty sure all my doctors know that I dont bite by now.

[@micheledix2616]

@Amy Ketterhagen agreed 🤣🤣🤣🤣❤

[@haddon30]

Better be careful ,you might end up in the funny farm.😊

[@saraseale2364]

Good luck...let us know🍪🍨🍬🦞?😉

[@deannstanglenny9431]

Sweetheart Lily 🧡🧡🧡🧡 Love her so much ❤️🧡❤️🧡Fingers crossed beautiful floopy eared girl . Thank you Luke n Sam for loving her and every soul in need🙏🏻I just noticed Faith’s new collar🙏🏻💗💗💗

[@annoliveri8059]

Lily, Lily, Lily….. you know exactly how to get outstanding treats from the vet! Pass it on! 💝🐶

[@paulasweeney7358]

Fingers crossed it's something easily cared for. Lily has many sticks left to gather. She appeared to leave the vet in a much better mood than she had entering it - imagine that lol.

[@77bountiful]

Well done Lily 😅 You obviously know the drill at the vets. Good job they didn't give you a stick or you'd have wrecked the place parading it around. Hope you're healed soon lovely girl 🥰

[@gossamerabba]

Thank you to G-ma and B-pa for sending the car keys back home after their road trip north!! 🔑🔑🚗

[@michellejames4493]

Clever girl Lily!😂👏🏻👏🏻 Hope her x-ray comes back clear🙏 Know HD is an issue for her breed🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🐾💕

[@MariaPLugo]

I know Lily it’s horrible to go to the vets- but you were treated like a Queen, you had chicken heated and hand fed by the Vet herself! WOW 🤩 Daddy Luke and Mummy Sam are only doing this because of their great Love ❤️. All will be fine in the end 😊 Lovest to all on the Farm 💋💋❤️❤️😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@saraseale2364]

Very best wishes to Lily...hope she's right as rain in no time.💦💚

[@nomoreincnomoreinc5100]

Oh Lily you beautiful gurl. I hope everything will be okay. Your vet family and your daddy Luke will take good care of you.

[@dianekinney4907]

Lily you are an absolute sweetheart❤ . That was very thoughtful of the vet to give you yummy chicken !

[@dianalugg9220]

Love Lily ❤❤❤

[@cindibush8880]

Lilly was such a good girl 💖.. With GSD hips are Always a problem.It seems that by now some of these **constants** with certain breed's would have been bred *"out of most .. As long as she can still go on walks and do her **stick 🍡 🩰 dance..Lilly will be happy.Tnx Luke 💖🐾🐾🐾 Bestest dad to all pups.💯✅

[@cjcap9918]

Lily is such a beautiful sweetheart. I hope that the issue can be treated easily. Watching Miss Violet eat just made me lol, she’s like a little vacuum cleaner when she eats. Good idea with feeding the doggies - that’s a lot of doggies to feed at one time. Great job Dylan! 🐕🐕🐾🐾❤ I have been meaning to compliment you all on the beautiful tree lined drive, especially in the mornings when they are all lite up. The drive is so picturesque. 🌲🌲🌲🌲💜

[@elizabethdonaghey7607]

What a beautiful girl I hope she's going to be OK

[@annemccoubrey3383]

Aw Lily, you worked that vet appt so well. But at least you got chicken….and then breakfast on return! Love the fact Tilly steals when your back is turned…clever girl🤣

[@kathleenardrey5094]

Tilly? Hard to believe!! LOL!

[@christinelutter]

I don't believe it!!😇 Tilly??🥰

[@knitrundig4663]

Lily you are so clever and beautiful. ❤

[@jeanetteblowen8315]

Gosh she's a clever girl. Did you see her beautiful Teddy bear face when she realised she was back at the farm and the gates were opening? Lovely to see them enjoying their dinner. Happy, full pups. Thank you. 🥰💓

[@cq9882]

Lily you are a beautiful girl. 🦴🐶🐾🇦🇺💗

[@sherinowell255]

Love Faiths hot pink collar!! Looks great on her - and she will be easy to pick out from the crowd! Adding Lily to the prayer list - hoping a good course of treatment can be found rather than having surgery. My girls hip went from 0 to 100 really fast and surgery was the only option. She did great, but you still hate to put them through it. Love to all!! 🐾💚🙏🥰

[@trishcouper3067]

Lily is a beautiful girl & was very well behaved at the vet.Well done Lily.

[@katrinamullis6943]

Good job Miss Lily. Never settle for subpar when you can have the smorgasbord 🤣

[@heatherhenry1746]

I love Lily's flop ear. She was such a good patient today. Hope all is good with her leg so she can still stick hop, paddock run and bush walk comfortably.

[@kimberlypotts3874]

I totally agree with this statement❤❤😊😊💖💖

[@christiewells6263]

I love the ideas you all come up with. Individual feeding is genius! 👍🏾

[@saraseale2364]

And the dogs get positive associations with the crates. The crates on the bus = beach. So they're not a thing to be feared or avoided. They don't = negative experience. Just one more way they equip dogs to deal with every scenario and cope. I really admire that they help dogs who are nervous of storms and thunder by continuing to do activities or work around the Farm. The dogs learn that it's business as usual, and collect enough experience of nothing bad happening that they cease to fear thundery weather. Everything done at the Farm is therapeutic while being fun or interesting or delicious.😊

[@BacDaFukUp4life]

i love the seriousness of the clean up crew. leave no bowl unlicked 5xs over! 🤣 ❤

[@gossamerabba]

Faith has a new collar with her name on it!

[@carolvanbeugenbik4632]

Yes, and doesn't she look fab in it.

[@aussiebird]

Thank you for the update on Lily, fingers crossed for Thursday. She polished off brekkie 2 considering she’d consumed brekkie 1 earlier 😁

[@kimberlypotts3874]

Lily is such a Loving Sweetheart - Love Her So Much - I hope and pray the vet appt on Thursday goes well - Lily you're in my loving thoughts and prayers along with the other Farm Doggies - Thanks Luke for all your TLC for all the Doggies and Thanks Dylan for all you do at the Farm - Love & Blessings to all ❤❤💕💕❤❤

[@sarahwelsh9683]

Sending you love Lilly ♥️♥️♥️🇬🇧

[@gsd4me00]

When I had my two GSD girls many years ago, the small sweet natured one would almost drag me through the door whenever we went to the vet. The other one, who was much more assertive and almost nasty thought it was the end of the world, but once inside, both of them always behaved themselves very well. BTW, I noticed quite some time ago - even before The Farm took her on - that Lily's gait was not quite what it should be, but let's hope whatever is wrong with her can be managed without too much trouble. 🙂

[@maryleebutvill5174]

Lilly is such a beautiful dog. 🐕🐾🐾🤗❤

[@rebruc3806]

I wish when I have a doctor appointment they would feed me.😂😂..Feel better Lily. Thx&see ya😁

[@kathleenardrey5094]

I'm going to try a loud bark at my next medical appointment-wonder how that'll go over?!

[@rebruc3806]

@@kathleenardrey5094 - let me know if they at least give you a snack when you do that..lol..take care🤣😀

[@nancyhollobaugh2010]

Such a beautiful dog. Hope she will be okay.

[@lynngore9872]

Well done Lily,more chicken to come ,good girl 👏 I am very impressed with your feeding system Luke 👏 👌 you had to do something and it works ,Cutie Pie trying to get in there 😄 cheeky girl ,have a good day xxx

[@sherrie9241]

First mistake the Vet made was to offer Lily a basic dried box biscuit. Lily's taste are much more refined. lol. All was well when the gourmet food arrived.

[@eleanorgordon9228]

Lol!!!!

[@jenniferjacobs228]

What a darling girl she is. I hope all goes well with her xrays and such.

[@ferrisdonoso4556]

I have been concerned about those low slung hips of hers. Also been amazed that she can cover ground the way she does - I kinda assumed she already had dysplasia.

[@cindibush8880]

YUP..dysplasia is dominant in GSD..one wud think by now it WUD have been bred out ‼️‼️❓ If you watch dog shows..the GSDs all have that ..low end gate..A few blood lines Don't..it's sad they are simply Wonderful companions.. 💕 love 💕

[@ilovealexo]

Poor baby, I hope she is okay🤗

[@juliemay2912]

Get well Lilly. You'll be back in no time fetching sticks of all sizes.❤❤

[@lallyt2403]

Way to go beautiful Lily ♥️♥️ Fingers crossed for a reassuring report on Thursday. Dylan, you're a quiet achiever and a real treasure 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@laurensymons1693]

She communicates her feelings and needs very well! 😂

[@amandatolleson7740]

Our Dancing Stick Queen Lily!!! She’s such a gorgeous girl! Love how she’s Luke’s guardian!

[@dearace9991]

Beautiful ❤️🌹💕

[@realloreebradley]

Like a Boss, Lily! Show 'em how it's done. 🤎🤠🖤🐾🐾

[@maxsmum3561]

I was impressed by her bark lol…so glad she is getting great care as usual…she certainly owned the vet appointment…well played Lily, well played ❤️❤️

[@helendrysdale6339]

All the best for Lily. Dylan is doing a great job on the farm too.

[@luiselince4819]

Hope that’s all it is for Lily. She was a good girl. Well done Dylan in all the feeding

[@liggieperkins9037]

Prayers for sweet Lilly. Hopefully it's an easy fix.😘🐾

[@sue-annehenderson2750]

Go Lily !!! Warm chicken from the Vet !! More investigations to come, but she has set a great precedent. Thank you Dylan for breakfast preparation and Lily is happy for an extra tasty bite. I did wonder how you kept control of all the dog's meals. Yes I've had small dogs and we refer to them as 2 second dogs. Drop the food on the floor and it's gone in less than 2 seconds

[@deborahlane5714]

I really hope they can get lily's hip sorted so that it won't affect her future. She was a star in the vets. Xxx❤️❤️❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@jayneshort8603]

Beautiful lily, hope all is well for this angel bless her. Love the sound they all make when eating their breakfast I miss my angels so much. Now the Evans family at the farm fill a big void, thank you xxxxx

[@EGSimon-ds1vf]

Smart girl Lily. Sending lots of love to you.

[@TheHildegard01]

❤️LOVE ❤️

[@heleneentwistle8050]

Well done Lily, her behaviour was exemplary as always, fresh chicken or no fresh chicken. I do hope she goes on ok with her. x rays etc. Dylan is worth his weight in gold with the feeding routine, it works like clockwork, amazing. Thank you. X

[@mrs.johnjohnson7634]

Bless Lily's Heart, So Smart & A Good Beautiful Girl She Is!!!❤❤❤

[@whatadayrose1244]

Precious Lily ❣❣❣

[@bonnieguerra6300]

Omg I hope she’ll be ok she probably barked because she’s protecting you never leaving your side my prayers are with you Lily take it easy save your hips precious

[@micheleclay442]

we rescued a 8mo. old beagle pit mix. 1 mo later diagnosed with diagnosed with double hip dysplasia. They removed the joints and she is fine but alot of running is out. love ❤️ her 3 years ago.

[@jowhite4048]

Awe, you beautiful lady Lily 🤗🐶🥰 I wish we had the Supervet in Australia he’s awesome with treatments for things like this 😊thank you for feeding everyone Dylan! And Faith’s pink collar is beautiful 🤩

[@deborahgagen4758]

I noticed Faith's collar too - very special.

[@carolvanbeugenbik4632]

Yes, the Supervet is truly pioneering in his surgeries.

[@susanyoung10]

Good job, Lily! Wishing you well with your hip. Why am I not surprised that the staffy sisters are little food thieves? Tilly is a bit of a surprise. Clever girl! I can’t imagine buying, cooking, and serving that much food every day. Really impressive operation you and Dylan have in place. Love it.

[@jostewart4048]

Such a beautiful girl Lily. Hopefully it's not hip dysplasia, fingers crossed. You're doing a great job Dylan. Thanks for sharing and keeping us updated on 'our' Pack family. 🐾💞🐾💞

[@jillbentley8926]

Lily is such a beautiful girl!! She knew exactly how to train that vet staff to do her bidding. ☺

[@jenniemorgan1088]

When Obi went to the vet last he got found out the vet who has treated him since he was a pup, had retired. My granddaughter to him for me this day, he said hello to the vet nurses. Though as soon as he set eyes on the vet he barked and barked. Then refused to let him go anywhere near him. My granddaughter held him while he got his needles but I also wanted his nails done as well. The vet had to semi-sedate him to even get near him, let alone trim his nails. When he got home my granddaughter said I would have to find a new vet. She said Obi hated this new vet that he was even growling even semi-sedated. Luckily he has the met the vets at the local vet hospital when he cut 2 of his pads. He behaviour was so good, the vet plus their nurses asked how to calm him if needed, I said pick up a brush as he loved being brushed.

[@jmdec20]

I'm looking at Lilly and getting flashbacks of her at the beach.

[@judycooper1730]

How clever is Lily, smart girl. Love Lily

[@elizabethtatum9755]

Hoping for Lily's healing!

[@sallydouze]

The smart Lily knows how to manage with the vet 👍, I hope you'll be ok and get well soon ❤

[@mobrown3357]

Hope Lily's hip is okay. Dylan you've got feeding nailed 👌 runs like a well oiled machine. We do all appreciate your contribution and hard work looking after all the dogs 🐕 👍love how Miss Violent eats 😄 so fast! Like it will escape or be gobbled up by Miss Red 😆 💕

[@carolvanbeugenbik4632]

Miss Violet probably had to fight for her food early on from her siblings when she was a very wobbly pup or maybe she's just always been a hungry wee lass. My rescue pup used to demolish her food in seconds but 2 years down the line she's still food motivated but is slower at eating her dinner. I think perhaps in her case it's because she went for periods of time with no food and no company but I am guessing from her other abandonment issues the rescue people told me about.

[@Go-tee71]

Lily is so cute & she did really well! 😍 Vets can be scarey places, at least she got some yummy treats & a ride in the car! I hope whatever it is that's causing her discomfort is able to be treated easily ❤🙏 The new feeding regime is great with the pens. How do you know who has been fed & who hasn't?

[@carolvanbeugenbik4632]

Luke explained in a recent video that each bowl is placed in the same order on the counter top for every meal so they get all the dietary requirements etc correct.

[@marybaldwin7778]

They can be so relaxed eating this way. Good thinking!

[@jimwallace3441]

Sweet Lily. I love watching her prance around with her treasured sticks. Smart girl.

[@fayegeorgeo9807]

Sooo smart to do the cage feeding! Love those staffs sisters!

[@MA-lz9uz]

Shepherds are so loyal and protective. Love ya Lily! You remind me of my Ange who has passed but lovingly remember. She was the most beautiful shepherd. Beautiful nature.

[@ReturnToMatriarchy]

Aww, Lily! Lots of love, my girl. My dog, also named Lily, has pre- hip dysplasia too. She’s doing physio for it which is helping a lot. Also swimming to strengthen her back legs so how lucky is your Lily to have her own pool! I get exercises from the physio to do at home. They work well to strengthen her hip muscles to decrease the chances of hip dysplasia.

[@Spike-ck5tj]

Good luck with your lovely Lily, it sounds like she has a great mum making her as comfortable as possible. 👍

[@jeanninenelson2801]

Lily, you are such a good girl. Hoping for the best with your leg. I must say, you really are an expert in "working" the treats/chicken. Only the best for you, Lily!

[@KBirch53]

Good to see Faith still doing well. I would imagine all the meds are beginning to diminish her appetite. But she’s still eating so that’s good. Pretty new collar 😊❤

[@doglover1128]

Such a smart girl! Chicken for a big bark-😂😂. Hope all goes well with her testing next Thursday. I’m sure there will be more chicken in her future!❤️🐾🥰🐾

[@lildebboston455]

Just Luv Beautiful Lily.U take such great care of all The Crew.From all the feedings to Appts. at the Vet ur beloved Doggies & K.R. The Farm is just the place 2 call home. 💞🐕🐈💞

[@michaelgillespie502]

She is such a beautiful girl and so sweet! I just want to cuddle her up 🥰

[@jodiebaines]

Way to work the system Lily 👏🏼🤣🥰