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Meet Lily – Every Dog Deserves a Second Chance

Some dogs survive. Others somehow continue to love despite everything they've endured. Lily is one of those extraordinary dogs.

Lily is a 2-year-old, 43lbs English Bulldog who was removed from horrific conditions at the home of a backyard breeder. She spent her life confined to a small cage, forced to live in her own waste, never knowing what it meant to simply be a cherished companion. She wasn't treated like family. She wasn't given the opportunity to just be a dog.

And yet... she still loves people.

Despite her heartbreaking past and sheltered lifestyle, Lily is incredibly happy, sweet, and social. She greets the world with excitement and enthusiasm, making up for lost time every chance she gets. She may not have the best manners just yet—she has a tendency to jump up when she's excited—but considering everything she's missed out on, she's simply thrilled to finally have people who want to spend time with her. With consistency and positive reinforcement, she's eager to learn.

One of the greatest joys has been watching Lily discover toys. It's something she likely never had before, and seeing her happily play is a reminder that she's finally getting to experience the puppyhood she was denied.

Lily seeks affection, loves being around her people, and is always ready for attention. She is comfortable in a crate, as it's unfortunately what she's known for much of her life, but now she deserves so much more than four walls and a closed door.

Because of her enthusiastic, rough-and-tumble play style, Lily would likely not be the best match for a home with small breed dogs or felines. Her excitement is all love—she just doesn't always realize her own strength. We also feel she would do best with older, dog-savvy children, as her exuberance may unintentionally knock over younger kids.

Lily is still learning the basics of life as a beloved family dog. She pulls on a leash because walks are a new adventure, and she'll benefit from continued training and patience as she gains confidence and experience. She is not a candidate for tethering or an invisible fence. After spending so much of her life confined, Lily deserves the freedom and security of being an included member of the family.

As an English Bulldog, Lily is looking for a home with experience caring for brachycephalic breeds. Bulldogs require special consideration during hot and cold weather due to their shortened airways, and her future family should understand the unique needs that come with loving one of these wonderful dogs.

Lily can't change where she came from, but together we can change where she's going.

She's looking for a family that will show her what kindness feels like every single day, celebrate all of her silly quirks, continue teaching her how wonderful life can be, and love her exactly as she deserves—for the rest of her life.

Lily has spent enough time surviving. Now she's ready to start living... with a family that will love her furever.

Lily is:Current on Bordetella, Distemper, and RabiesDewormedHeartworm Tested: NegativeReceiving Heartworm and Flea PreventionMicrochippedScheduled for spay surgery at our partner Veterinary office in Chesterfield on 8/4.ADOPTION FEE: $450

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS PET, PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE HTTP://FUREVERTAILS.COM. Unfortunately, at this time we are not currently adopting outside of the state of MI. We process applications ONLY - there is no guarantee that you will get a response to an inquiry.

Many of the animals in our foster program come to us with limited or unknown histories. We make every effort to evaluate each animal’s temperament and behavior, including testing their interactions with other dogs, cats, and children (defined as individuals under the age of 18, when available). However, every animal is unique—just as every child and household environment is different.

While we strive to set both our foster animals and adoptive families up for success through thorough assessments and transparent communication, **we cannot guarantee any specific behavioral outcome**. Animals can be unpredictable by nature, and behavior may change in new environments or over time. By proceeding with adoption or foster placement, applicants acknowledge and accept this inherent risk and agree that no guarantees, either expressed or implied, are made regarding the temperament or behavior of any animal placed through our program.

FUREVER TAILS IS A NON-PROFIT, NO-KILL, FOSTER HOME BASED ANIMAL RESCUE BASED OUT OF OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, MI. OUR FOSTER ANIMALS ARE LIVING IN FOSTER HOMES AND TREATED LIKE FAMILY UNTIL THEY FIND THEIR OWN FUREVER FAMILIES. OUR ADOPTION PROECESS REQUIRES AN APPLICATION TO BE COMPLETED AND APPROVED BEFORE A MEET-N-GREET WITH THE ANIMAL CAN TAKE PLACE. ADOPTION FEES ARE NECESSARY TO HELP US COVER VETTING COSTS FOR OUR RESCUED ANIMALS.
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