Lily's life as a foster dog

I live in a city full of stray dogs and I have rules I try to stick to about bringing (or more correctly NOT bringing) street dogs home with me. But something about Lily; trailing shyly behind me as I walked home - even after I shooed her away several times - really got to me.
My husband and I have one dog of our own and although our lifestyle doesn't allow us to own a second dog we enjoy taking on a foster dog when we can.
Fostering Lily was a no brainer.
She has the sweetest, most tolerant temperament of any dog I have ever known. She is also very smart and I have had a lot of fun teaching her little tricks.
She is much quicker than her foster brother and will jump on him and poke him playfully in his face with her nose to get him to play with her.
She loves having her belly and her back scratched and she will collapse into a puddle of delight, back legs twitching spasmodically, anytime we scratch her itches.
Her antics make us all laugh.
Lily has brought so much joy into our house and I have truly enjoyed having her in my life, but I am not a permanent home for her and that is what she really needs.

I am so grateful to Michelle Dunlap, director of Phoenix Animal Rescue, for taking Lily into her adoption program.
I never could have considered helping Lily without Michelle's support.

I might have found Lily, but Michelle saved her life.

For Lily's full bio and links to her Petfinder profile and to Phoenix Animal Rescue check out her profile on the "Adopt Lily" channel.

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[AdoptLily]

Lily has found a home with a wonderful family. I am so happy for her!

[mattforrester1973]

Brilliant story, gorgeous dog! Nice one!!

[ninglim22]

What a sweet looking gal!  Hope she get adopted soon :)

[ty5396]

Fantastic photos.....she is beautiful. Lucky dog. Thanks for giving her a chance.