Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Lily is beautiful, smart, affectionate, playful, healthy… and very confused. She never really learned how to be a dog. At almost two years old, her world has been small, so her emotions show up in supersized portions. She’s trying to understand the universe, and the universe, in all its noisy glory, is a lot.Some dogs shut down when overwhelmed, but Lily does the opposite. She gears up -- zany, zoomy, zippy, and occasionally (playfully) nippy. She wants to be part of everything, everywhere, all at once. What she needs is a patient, kind home that can help her channel all that energy into joy and structure. And here’s the good news: she’s already working with a trainer at Animal Aid Society, and when you adopt her, that support comes home with you. AAS will cover at least three in-home sessions to help her grow into the very good girl she’s meant to be.Lily came to us like a kindergartener starting school midyear -- bright-eyed but unsure of the rules. Nothing about her is wrong; she’s simply unfinished. That’s what makes her wonderful. She’s a dog at the beginning of her becoming.She’s a mix of Beagle, Russell-type terrier, Collie, and Golden Retriever, with her Collie traits shining brightest. People delight her, and she’s beginning to appreciate dog friends too. In her first playgroup with shy Jamie, Lily started as the cautious one, then decided that having a dog buddy was actually awesome.She runs like she’s racing the wind, plays like she’s inventing the game as she goes, and tackles life with joyful intensity. She’ll thrive with enrichment, routine, and a home that encourages curiosity.Lily has so much love to give. She’s joy in motion, potential wrapped in fur. And you will smile every single day with her at your side.Come meet Lily any day from 9am to noon at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, VA.Interested? Come for a visit any day of the week - 365 days a year between 9am - 12pm. Hope to see you soon!PLEASE NOTE: Animal Aid Society observes a 40 mile adoption radius to facilitate post adoption support and follow ups.
