Lyla was a gentle soul who was a member of our family for many years. Although we didn’t know her age, we had the privilege of living with Lyla for almost 13 years. She was a constant companion to our children, and a mother-figure to our dog Oliver. We will always be grateful for the time we had with Lyla, and miss her tremendously. We are broken-hearted, but take comfort in knowing she enjoyed a long and happy life. It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.