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My name is Lily!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

6

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $325

This helps Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Miniature Pinscher
Color
Black
Age
Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
17 lb (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
ps_2021869-59263

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Lily is such a cute dog.At 2 years old and 17 pounds she can be very loving and snuggly. She loves nothing better than belly rubs and cuddling up to go to sleep with you.  But this is not something that comes easily to Lily. 



She is very fearful of new people and situations. She may growl at first and lunge.  She does not bite, but she has been known to grab with an open mouth.  She needs people who are patient and allow her to take the lead in interacting with you.  I do not recommend her with small children.  I have 4 grandkids who are under 10 years and often come for visits. They have learned to not approach Lily, but let her come to them.  After 3 months, she still may growl at them. 



Lily gets along with our 2 dogs, a big female Beagle and a Chi-mix about her size.  She likes to play with them, but often growls if the Beagle tries to get up on the couch with her.  Lily is fine with getting on the couch if the Beagle is already there. ( Go figure.)



She has had little experience with cats, mostly chasing them. 



She can be very reactive to other dogs while on a walk: barking and lunging,  but recently we went on a Pack Walk with about 10 other dogs and didn't react to any of them.  (Again Go figure.)



She loves to go for walks and would really benefit from having a yard she can run around in. We don't have a fenced yard so she gets out for walks every 4-5 hours.  She is housebroken as long as that schedule is pretty well maintained. (Night times she can go over 10 hours).  Having a yard would help alot.  She knows to sit and come.  We are working on other commands. 



She is up to date on all her shots and has been spayed.



Lily would make a great companion for someone who understands her.  (If we didn't already have 2 dogs we would adopt her, but if we had 3 dogs we can't foster any more. :(  



If you are interested in Lily, Please fill out a statement of interest on our website.


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Contact info

Pet ID
ps_2021869-59263
Contact
Address
PO Box 2321, Bellingham, WA 98227

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

We will only be calling applications that are a possible match for the dog or cat.

2.

Interview

The case manager of that dog or cat will contact you by phone or email to set up a meet and greet,if you are a possible match for them.

3.

Meet the Pet

If they think you are a good match, we may set up a home visit or the case manager will request pictures of your home.

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Pay Fee

6.

Take the Pet Home

All pets have a 10 day adjustment period for a home visit.

Additional adoption info

AHS does not do same-day adoptions. We provide a form called a “Statement of Interest” for potential adopters to fill out. When completed, this form is reviewed by an AHS volunteer (the animal’s Case Manager) who will contact the potential adopter with any additional questions and arrange a meeting if it looks like a good match. those who look like a good match.
Adoption fees for DOGS are:
Puppies (up to age 18 months): $400(plus $170 spay/neuter deposit)
Adult (18 months - 8 years old): $325
Seniors (8 years and up): $200
(There is an additional $170 spay/neuter deposit for Adults/Seniors not already neutered/spayed.)
Adoption fees for CATS are:
Kittens up to 6 months.-$200
Young adult cats 7 months -3 years $175
Adults cats - 4-7 years -$150
Seniors cats-8 and up. $100
Fee includes basic shots, spay or neuter, and microchip
All cats are FIV/FELV tested

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More about this rescue

The Alternative Humane Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving Whatcom County, WA. AHS has been helping animals and educating the public since 1977.

We have no shelter, office, or paid staff. Our programs include Canine and Feline Foster & Adoption, Spay & Neuter Assistance, and Community Cats Information and Referral.

Mission Statement: The Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to improving the lives of dogs and cats and helping them find and stay in permanent loving homes.

Our goals are:
• To make Whatcom County a community where no healthy animals are euthanized
• To prevent unwanted dog and cat births through spay and neuter assistance
• To cultivate respect and awareness for the needs of animals through education
• To advocate for the humane treatment of dogs and cats in all areas of life

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