Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Lily
Breed: Carolina Dog X
Age: 1 year
Weight: 35 lbs
Housing: Detached home, townhome or apartments
Health Status: Spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped
Lily is a sweetheart, who has quickly become a staff favorite thanks to her gentle, affectionate nature. Lily loves nothing more than climbing into your lap and tipping herself backward for belly rubs, snuggles, and kisses.
Lily is a sensitive soul who finds comfort in quiet companionship and steady, gentle handling. With the people she trusts, she blossoms into a loving and eager-to-please companion.
Training Needs
Lily is still learning about the world and needs a patient adopter who can help her build confidence at her own pace. She shows fear-based behaviors around men and will retreat, bark, or avoid interactions when she feels overwhelmed. The shelter will continue to assess her as she gets more exposure, but she will need slow introductions, positive reinforcement, and understanding.
She is also sensitive to busy or hectic environments, especially during walks. A calm, predictable routine and continued confidence-building training will help her feel safe and secure.
Ideal Home
Lily will thrive in a quiet, low-traffic home with an adopter committed to gentle training, structure, and emotional support. A calm household in a less-busy area will help her feel at ease and reduce the triggers that can be overwhelming for her.
She is not suited for homes with children or highly active, over stimulating environments. A patient adopter—preferably female or someone able to thoughtfully support her fear of men—will be key to helping Lily grow into the confident, loving companion she is meant to be. We anticipate Lily could live with another confident dog to help her take cues from and she passed her cat assessment with appropriate and calm behavior.
With time, reassurance, and love, Lily has the potential to become an incredibly loyal and affectionate best friend.
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Ready to Apply?
If you would like to meet Lily, please download an application from our website at:
vancouver.ca/adoption-form
Then, email your complete application to: animal.shelter@vancouver.ca
If your application is approved, we will contact you to arrange a meet and greet.
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All adult dogs at Animal Services have veterinary health checks, and are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and defleaed (if necessary) before going to their new homes.
Children: No
Cats: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Training Needs: Confidence building
Adoption Fee: $374
If you live in the City of Vancouver, you will also need to purchase a dog licence.
For more information on our adoption process, go to vancouver.ca/adopt
