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Lily (AKA Lily Bug, Lily Jane, or Lil-dawg) is a 6 year old American Staffordshire Terrier available for adoption through Lucky Paws Rescue of WA.

Follow along on Life of Lily Bug while she is in foster care, and please share to help her get adopted! Lily first came to Lucky Paws Rescue in February of 2020. She had lost her person, her life-long companion dog, and her home as she had known since she was a four week old puppy. She was shut down and so scared of everyone and everything. Since then, we have learned so much about Lily. Lily has

also learned to trust. Lily needs a very special home with very understanding humans who are truly passionate about the underdog and who see the beauty in caring for and loving the broken and forgotten. Lily has waited a long time for her forever home, but we know it's out there waiting...we just have to find it. Lily is currently in a loving foster home where she is thriving. Please help Lily find her forever home by following this page and sharing it, as well as sharing all of our updates and photos of Lily. Some highlights about Lily:

**Once she settles in, she is always down for a good cuddle session with lots of hugs and kisses!

**Lily loves to go hiking, and she is great at walking on a leash- she consistently stays on the left side of her handler.

**Playing tug of war helps her build confidence--and it's obvious that Lily thinks she is the s**z when she shows that toy who's boss!

**She is very smart and eager to please! As long as good treats are provided, Lily loves training and learning new tricks.

**She likes to be close to her owner and is happy to relax while they watch TV, work on the computer, cook in the kitchen, etc.

**Lily has great manners- she doesn't beg for human food, she doesn't jump on people, and she even knows to wait when she comes inside so that she can have her paws wiped.

**She weighs about 50 pounds

Lily has what is best described as a sensory processing disorder, which can cause her some anxiety. She is scared of loud noises outside (such as the weekly garbage truck), nervous around new people and other dogs, and sometimes nervous inexplicably. Lily has been with us for over a year and a half, which has given her time with a wonderful trainer and some awesome foster parents along the way. All of these people have helped us to learn about Lily. Lily needs someone who can be patient with her quirks and keep helping her to practice focusing. She has come so far since her first day with us--and Lily has so much to offer. Lily has learned the commands sit, stay, shake, down (as in laydown), wait, and out. Learning new things gives Lily confidence. She is also crate-trained and potty-trained. Lily will do best in an adult only home or with adult size children who are dog savvy. Lily can safely live with cats and has hung out with her pet sitter's cat a few times now. Her ideal home would be a quiet and structured. She may benefit from being with a calm, non-reactive dog as well. Support from one of Lily's trainers will be provided to help Lily make a smooth transition into a new home and to help Lily's new family better understand how to help Lily. We absolutely love Lily, and we can't wait to see her settled in her own home with her forever family.

04/22/2022

WE ARE THRILLED TO SHARE SOME AMAZING, HAPPY NEWS!!!!
Our special girl, Lily, is officially adopted!!!! It took over two years, several wonderful foster homes, a few really great trainers, three adoption trials that determined she "wasn't home yet....," thousands of dollars (worth every cent!), and faith!

If you have followed her story, you know we have been searching a long time to find a home for Lily. While we all tried to "figure her out," we also learned a whole LOT from Lily. She threw us for a loop many times...but she kept going...and so did we! We have so many people to thank for their help with Lily! Look at her with her new family! They are ALL happy, especially Lily!

And big news...Lily even ate breakfast on "garbage truck day" recently!! This family loves Lily for exactly who she is, and she is HOME!

11/10/2021

Lily went on a 10 day trial for adoption yesterday, and we are so excited for her! On Sunday, she got a bath and a long nap with me (her foster mom). The extra snuggles gave me some closure in giving her away. We will keep y’all updated on her adoption status!

11/03/2021

It’s trash day! And…. All Lily Bug wants to do his hide. She hasn’t eaten breakfast because she is too worked up. The trash truck comes really early when she is still in her crate, but it really throws off her Wednesday mornings. This can usually be fixed with a good morning nap under her weighted blanket in a quiet part of the house.

11/02/2021

Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off!

11/02/2021

Lily got all dressed up in her dragon costume for Halloween! We hope everyone had a good time trick or treating! 🎃

10/31/2021

Happy Halloween from this cutie pie! We checked out Wright Park in Tacoma last week, and the fall leaves were beautiful!

10/30/2021

Lily Bug loves getting attention from her foster dad! This girl has so much potential, and we see new sides to her personality all the time. We are looking for the right adopter that can see her potential and love her as much she will love them! 💕🦋

10/29/2021

Lily is a fashionista in her new fall bandana! For some reason, this girl loves it when I get out clothes or her leash to put on her. Such a little princess! 👑

10/26/2021

It’s spooky week and Lily Bug is… hesitantly here for it!!

10/24/2021

One of the first pictures we took of Lily when we took her in 9 months ago- she looks like a model! I always wonder where the scar on her cheek came from, if someone hurt her, and what the details of her story are.

10/24/2021

Sometimes Lily likes to go for walks around the neighborhood, but she definitely prefers the quietness of hiking in the woods. Today, she was down for a walk, so we’ll take it! 🍁🍂 staffordshireterrier

10/23/2021

Tell me your dog is a Velcro dog without telling me your dog is a Velcro dog! Meet Lily Bug- she’s more reliable than velcro. 🥰😂

10/20/2021

Do you know someone that needs a wake up call of tail wags and kisses? Lily gives the best greetings!

10/19/2021

Lily is trying to tell me it’s time to come inside so she is running laps around the yard and waiting for me at the door between each one!

10/15/2021

Everyday she’s snufflin’. Lily loves digging for treats in her snuffle mat!!

10/14/2021

donates food to Lily while she is in foster care, and she loves it!! She is really sensitive to noise and movement when she eats, but she has been doing a lot better since we switched her over a few months ago... probably because it tastes SO GOOD. Special thank you to NW Canine Coalition for making the program with Darwins possible for these rescue dogs!😋

10/12/2021

Can you tuck your legs under your butt and touch your chin with your toes, while also sleeping comfortably?! Apparently, Lily can!

10/12/2021

Lily is on Instagram now! You can follow her .of.lily.bug if insta is more your style.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CU6IgFLpTnL/?utm_medium=copy_link

10/10/2021

Happy Sunday! Lily is “dog-cordial.” She ignores other dogs, but if they get in her space, things can get hairy. She doesn’t bite though, she just snaps, and we muzzle her sometimes for this reason. I think she genuinely just doesn’t know how to act because she loves playing with our neighbor dogs through the fence. We do think that a calm non-aggressive dog could be beneficial in teaching Lily how to trust and maybe even play! 💕 Lucky Paws Rescue

10/10/2021

It doesn’t matter how tense Lily is, as long as she isn’t in her bed or asleep, she loooves a gold ol’ ear scratch! Lucky Paws Rescue

10/08/2021

This is how we play!! Get it, girl!! Go Lily! Lucky Paws Rescue

10/07/2021

From Lily “Apparently I’m ready for the rain! I feel like a goon and would really appreciate someone adopting me from this crazy foster lady!” Lucky Paws Rescue

10/06/2021

Last night before bed, Lily and I were playing, but she was being a little weird and jumpy. I invited her to snuggle with me and she laid like this for 30 mins. She is so sweet and cuddly!! Lucky Paws Rescue

10/06/2021

Lily is a special girl looking for her special someone. Sometimes she requires a little extra patience due to her anxiety and overall quirkiness, but her cuddles, kisses, nuzzles, tail wags, and playfulness make it all worth it. Lucky Paws Rescue 🙋🏼‍♀️

10/05/2021

Time for night night! Lily is really great about going into her crate, and of course she gets treats for doing so! Lucky Paws Rescue

10/03/2021

Sleepy Sunday snuggles! We went on a 3 mile hike this morning and then came home to watch the Colts beat the Dolphins! Go colts! And go Lily!
Who do you root for? Lucky Paws Rescue

10/03/2021

Happy weekend from this cutie patootie! She is still looking for her furever fam, and how could you say no to that face? Lucky Paws Rescue

10/01/2021

Just a girl and her favorite toy!

Lily has only one toy that she likes to play with; she loves to play tug, and it helps her build confidence. Every once in a while, she will get it out of the toy bin and play by herself too. ❤️ Lucky Paws Rescue

09/30/2021

Lily has a party trick- she is good at catching slices of cheese and making them disappear! Lucky Paws Rescue

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Tacoma, WA
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https://www.petfinder.com/dog/lily-bug-special-girl-51433805/wa/tacoma/lucky-paws-rescue-wa658/

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Sometimes Lily likes to go for walks around the neighborhood, but she definitely prefers the quietness of hiking in the woods. Today, she was down for a walk, so we’ll take it! 🍁🍂 #amstafflove #american staffordshireterrier #adoptlilybug @luckypawsrescueorg

Do you know someone that needs a wake up call of tail wags and kisses? Lily gives the best greetings! #happygirl #goodmorningsunshine #adoptlilybug #pitbullsofinstagram @pitbullsofinstagram @luckypawsrescueorg