Tilly
16 beautiful years
Tap to play
Tilly's Story
Tilly, a small but mighty Shiz Tzu cross Tibetan Spaniel, was a loyal "sunflower" who chose her human with excited kisses and remained a soul dog for 16 inseparable years. A fearless adventurer, she was always by her side on camping trips, beach excursions, and bush walks, cherishing every car ride and morning snuggle. Now, this sweet girl runs free and young, basking in sunbeams with her dear friend Taffy, waiting patiently at the rainbow bridge.
— Remembered by Katelyn
Lyrics
Intro - piano, acoustic guitar
Verse 1
At ten years old, a young girl's start
You walked right in and stole my heart
You picked me, showered me with glee
And knew right then you were for me
Through childhood years and teenage grace
You lit my life in every space
Loyalty, love, a bond so true
My soul dog, I learned much from you
Chorus
Oh, Tilly, my sweet girl, my sunflower bright
Sixteen beautiful years, my shining light
You taught me strength, you gave me joy
My precious angel, my sweet toy
Verse 2
Each morning when I’d start to wake
Your happy kisses you would make
A little Houdini, always near
Dispelling every doubt and fear
Through paddocks green, by sunlit shore
You loved each ride, you wanted more
Small but mighty, a fearless soul
You made my weary spirit whole
Chorus
Oh, Tilly, my sweet girl, my sunflower bright
Sixteen beautiful years, my shining light
You taught me strength, you gave me joy
My precious angel, my sweet toy
Verse 3
When shadows gathered, dark and deep,
You'd chase away the tears I'd weep.
Through bushland walks and camping times,
You shared with me those joyful climbs.
Your comforting air, a peaceful art,
You loved all life with all your heart.
So many lives you gently touched,
My darling Tilly, loved so much.
Bridge
My perfect dog, please run so free
Until the day you run to me
On Rainbow Bridge, I'll meet you there
With open arms, beyond compare
I loved your life, I'll miss mine through
More than a pet, my best friend, you
So grateful for the path we trod
A piece of me, a gift from God
Instrumental - strings, glockenspiel
Final Chorus
Oh, Tilly, my sweet girl, my sunflower bright
Sixteen beautiful years, my shining light
You taught me strength, you gave me joy
My precious angel, my sweet toy
Outro - piano fade
Now with your friends, Taffy by your side
In sunbeam warm, where you can hide
No tired legs, your heart beats strong and new
With Grandma's cuddles, young and true
Running free, happy, light and bright
My sweet Tilly, in endless light.
Leave a Tribute for Tilly
Share a memory or message of love.
Thank you for your tribute
Your message of love for Tilly has been submitted and will appear on the memorial page once reviewed by the family.
Every pet deserves to be remembered.
Create a custom memorial song for your beloved companion.
Create a Memorial Song