Meet Lily!   Lily is a sweet, energetic 12-year-old female puggle who came into foster care recently and has readily and eagerly adapted to her foster family which includes a ten-year-old pug. Looking for a sidekick who likes spending time taking short walks, helping you around the kitchen, snuggling and watching TV on the couch (especially if there is a dog program), taking trips in the car, and is generally your shadow? Lily is the girl for you. She is friendly with children, small dogs, and adults but does not like cats or large dogs. Lily is smart, obeys commands, and has impeccable house manners. She knows sit and comes when called and will give paw when she feels like it. She can also catch a kernel of popcorn in midair! Her favorite toy is a stuffed whale, but she enjoys selecting random toys out of the basket for variety. She is loving her walks and has made quite a few friends in the neighborhood. She remembers their houses and likes to saunter right up the walkway. She'll be getting caught in 5K on lots of Ring doorbells! Lily is a quick little spitfire who really loves running and playing in her fenced back yard. We think she would love her own area to prance around in with her new family. Those with puggle experience will appreciate their scent hound tendencies, so a secured fenced yard will be a must for Lily. Lily was diagnosed with (likely pituitary dependent) Cushing's disease soon after her arrival in foster care. She has responded very well to her medication which will be a monthly cost of approximately $100.00. She will require ongoing monitoring by your vet. She has some soft masses on her body which the vet is not concerned about. They will of course require watching. Lily shows several beagle traits that require monitoring and training. She is obsessed with food (both hers and yours) requiring trash to be secured, food placed out of reach and feeding her separately from the family pug. She has a beagle bark which she uses whenever she wants your attention (or your food). Her foster family distracts her with a Kong and that has worked well. Lily is an animated, friendly girl looking for a loving forever home where she will shower you with kisses and gratitude for being her forever.   ADOPTION FEE: $100.00 based on age   ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS FOR LILY: Fenced in secured yard Small dog companion ok, or could be an only No big dogs, no cats Dog savvy children aged 10 and older Work from home or retired adopter or split schedule would be ideal for Lily's senior years but not mandatory. Must have arrangements to potty no greater than every 6 hours Accepting of Lily's beagle side which makes her a bit more vocal than your average pug. Continuing behavior modification of rewarding quiet times and offering distractions when barking such as Kong or sit command with treat. Commitment to ongoing medical needs including daily medication administration and follow up as recommended by veterinarian Commitment to flea, tick and heartworm prevention            

Shelter Name: Pug Rescue of New England
Shelter City: Somerville
Shelter State: MA
Shelter Website: Pug Rescue of New England