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Joey
Our Joey has gone home! Ann was looking for the right companion to bring into her home. Her friend and trainer came with us her to meet dogs to make sure it was the right fit. Well, she fell in love Joey and as you can see from the photo, the feeling was mutual! For those of you who know Joey, know how much he likes his space and isn’t willing to let just anybody in! But from the moment they met, it was clear he liked Ann…A LOT! Joey has been through a lot in his life and we are thrilled to see him go to his forever home where he will be the one and only so he can be spoiled just as he deserves!
Our Joey has gone home! Ann was looking for the right companion to bring into her home. Her friend and trainer came with us her to meet dogs to make sure it was the right fit. Well, she fell in love Joey and as you can see from the photo, the feeling was mutual! For those of you who know Joey, know how much he likes his space and isn’t willing to let just anybody in! But from the moment they met, it was clear he liked Ann…A LOT! Joey has been through a lot in his life and we are thrilled to see him go to his forever home where he will be the one and only so he can be spoiled just as he deserves!
Bob
Deb, Chris and family were looking for a senior dog to join their wonderful crew, including humans, a canine and felines! They took one look at Bob and had a good feeling he was the one. They came the next day to meet him and he fit right into their crew. They took him home that day, which was wonderful for Bob who had just arrived to the sanctuary the day before. We love seeing our pups go into the perfect home and even better when they find their new home so quickly!
Deb, Chris and family were looking for a senior dog to join their wonderful crew, including humans, a canine and felines! They took one look at Bob and had a good feeling he was the one. They came the next day to meet him and he fit right into their crew. They took him home that day, which was wonderful for Bob who had just arrived to the sanctuary the day before. We love seeing our pups go into the perfect home and even better when they find their new home so quickly!
Bella
Bella was a short-timer here at Lily’s, just how we hope it happens! Bella came to us after her owners passed and her whole world was turned upside down. But through it all, Bella showed us what a loving companion she was, missing the human bond she knew her whole life. Luckily, a past adopter, Tony, called and was looking for a companion for his current dog and Lily’s alum, Dallas. He came to meet Bella right away and everyone got along wonderfully. He came back a couple days later and took Bella home. We’re so happy Bella is back into a loving home, right where she belongs!
Bella was a short-timer here at Lily’s, just how we hope it happens! Bella came to us after her owners passed and her whole world was turned upside down. But through it all, Bella showed us what a loving companion she was, missing the human bond she knew her whole life. Luckily, a past adopter, Tony, called and was looking for a companion for his current dog and Lily’s alum, Dallas. He came to meet Bella right away and everyone got along wonderfully. He came back a couple days later and took Bella home. We’re so happy Bella is back into a loving home, right where she belongs!
Max
Mark’s beloved dog crossed the rainbow bridge a few weeks ago and he was lost without a furry companion (we can understand!). He saw Max online and had a good feeling but wasn’t sure if he was ready to open his heart again quite yet. With some encouragement, he came to meet Max and of course, fell in love. Max has been desperate to find his forever human after losing his humans he had known his whole life. The pair were perfect for each other and it wasn’t long until Max piled happily into the car and drove away to his forever home. Max is settling in nicely, sleeping in bed with dad and staying on squirrel watch. We are elated for this perfect pair that they found each other!
Mark’s beloved dog crossed the rainbow bridge a few weeks ago and he was lost without a furry companion (we can understand!). He saw Max online and had a good feeling but wasn’t sure if he was ready to open his heart again quite yet. With some encouragement, he came to meet Max and of course, fell in love. Max has been desperate to find his forever human after losing his humans he had known his whole life. The pair were perfect for each other and it wasn’t long until Max piled happily into the car and drove away to his forever home. Max is settling in nicely, sleeping in bed with dad and staying on squirrel watch. We are elated for this perfect pair that they found each other!
Goldie
A golden lover and ultimate doggy mama, Erin, saw Goldie when a friend commented on a post listing Goldie as available for adoption. It wasn’t long until she sent in an application and we knew right away what a good fit it could be for our sweet Goldie. Erin has a 5-year-old golden named Ben, a goofy and sweet golden who was excited to come meet his new sister. The pair got on perfectly and Ben even grabbed Goldie’s leash in his mouth when it was time to go as if to say “let’s go, new sister, it’s time to go home!” Goldie will get to spend her time between Sonoma County and Tahoe and we can’t wait for this Southern CA girl to see snow for the first time.
A golden lover and ultimate doggy mama, Erin, saw Goldie when a friend commented on a post listing Goldie as available for adoption. It wasn’t long until she sent in an application and we knew right away what a good fit it could be for our sweet Goldie. Erin has a 5-year-old golden named Ben, a goofy and sweet golden who was excited to come meet his new sister. The pair got on perfectly and Ben even grabbed Goldie’s leash in his mouth when it was time to go as if to say “let’s go, new sister, it’s time to go home!” Goldie will get to spend her time between Sonoma County and Tahoe and we can’t wait for this Southern CA girl to see snow for the first time.
Gwen
Sweet Gwen was a short-timer here at Lily’s, spending only two days at the sanctuary before a previous adopter, Pat, saw her picture and fell in love. She came as soon as she could to meet Gwen and took her home that very day. Gwen gets to spend her time hunting for gophers in her big backyard and cuddling up with her new doggy sibling inside. We’re thrilled this cutie found her new forever home so quickly.
Sweet Gwen was a short-timer here at Lily’s, spending only two days at the sanctuary before a previous adopter, Pat, saw her picture and fell in love. She came as soon as she could to meet Gwen and took her home that very day. Gwen gets to spend her time hunting for gophers in her big backyard and cuddling up with her new doggy sibling inside. We’re thrilled this cutie found her new forever home so quickly.
Osito
John and Colleen adopted Lily’s alum Luna (now Rosie - pictured on left) almost exactly a year ago! When they were looking for a playmate for Rosie, we had just the guy. Osito had been enjoying his time in foster with the wonderful people at Play Dog Play, making lots of friends, human and canine. John, Colleen and Rosie came to meet Osito and he charmed them all, as he does! We are so happy for this adorable crew with happy smiles all around.
John and Colleen adopted Lily’s alum Luna (now Rosie - pictured on left) almost exactly a year ago! When they were looking for a playmate for Rosie, we had just the guy. Osito had been enjoying his time in foster with the wonderful people at Play Dog Play, making lots of friends, human and canine. John, Colleen and Rosie came to meet Osito and he charmed them all, as he does! We are so happy for this adorable crew with happy smiles all around.
Angel
Angel came to us after being pulled just in time from the Antioch shelter. She was a short-timer at Lily’s - with that face, we understand why - before finding her forever home! Shirley and Tony had been looking for a female German Shepherd to keep their dog, Shadow company. They heard about Angel and drove down from Nevada as soon as they were able. Angel was the perfect match for their crew! A happy ending for a wonderful pup.
Angel came to us after being pulled just in time from the Antioch shelter. She was a short-timer at Lily’s - with that face, we understand why - before finding her forever home! Shirley and Tony had been looking for a female German Shepherd to keep their dog, Shadow company. They heard about Angel and drove down from Nevada as soon as they were able. Angel was the perfect match for their crew! A happy ending for a wonderful pup.
Jax
Our sweet Jax has gone home! Tami had been looking for the right dog for her mom, Lynne who sadly lost her loyal labradoodle just last week. Lynne had been devastated without a dog - and we understand! Tami spotted Jax and contacted us right away. Jax has a tendency to bark at new people, but upon meeting Tami, Lynne and family, he did wonderfully! They naturally fell in love and he went home with them the very same day. When he isn’t out on his daily walks, he will get to spend his full time curled up with Lynne. We are so happy for Jax and his new family!
Our sweet Jax has gone home! Tami had been looking for the right dog for her mom, Lynne who sadly lost her loyal labradoodle just last week. Lynne had been devastated without a dog - and we understand! Tami spotted Jax and contacted us right away. Jax has a tendency to bark at new people, but upon meeting Tami, Lynne and family, he did wonderfully! They naturally fell in love and he went home with them the very same day. When he isn’t out on his daily walks, he will get to spend his full time curled up with Lynne. We are so happy for Jax and his new family!
Jasper
Within an hour of being posted on social media (and before he was even posted to our website), Leslie and Tom called to inquire about Jasper. It’s impossible not to fall in love with Jasper, so as you can imagine he did the rest of the work during the meet and greet. Dad even got on the floor with Jasper in his kennel and gave him a good grooming where Jasper fell fast asleep. Jasper will get private access to to a local resort during the winter/“off" months where he can play in the water and romp among the redwoods. When he’s at home, Jasper gets 4 acres of his own to explore and two retired paw-rents who are home all the time. He is one lucky pup!
Within an hour of being posted on social media (and before he was even posted to our website), Leslie and Tom called to inquire about Jasper. It’s impossible not to fall in love with Jasper, so as you can imagine he did the rest of the work during the meet and greet. Dad even got on the floor with Jasper in his kennel and gave him a good grooming where Jasper fell fast asleep. Jasper will get private access to to a local resort during the winter/“off" months where he can play in the water and romp among the redwoods. When he’s at home, Jasper gets 4 acres of his own to explore and two retired paw-rents who are home all the time. He is one lucky pup!
Ernie
Becky and Scott are long-time dog lovers and usually have two at a time. They sadly lost one of their pack a few months ago and were looking for a playmate for their 3-year-old rescue, Wookie! We had just the guy - Ernie (black Lab) had been in foster with Hector and Linda at Play Dog Play, making lots of doggie friends, specifically gravitating towards the younger, energetic pups. Ernie gets to join the crew who starts every morning with a coffee outing (and sometimes a pup cup!) and a romp with his new friend Wookie. We are so happy that Ernie has found his tribe!
Becky and Scott are long-time dog lovers and usually have two at a time. They sadly lost one of their pack a few months ago and were looking for a playmate for their 3-year-old rescue, Wookie! We had just the guy - Ernie (black Lab) had been in foster with Hector and Linda at Play Dog Play, making lots of doggie friends, specifically gravitating towards the younger, energetic pups. Ernie gets to join the crew who starts every morning with a coffee outing (and sometimes a pup cup!) and a romp with his new friend Wookie. We are so happy that Ernie has found his tribe!
Doug
Buffy and Marshall had been looking for another dog to join their pack of senior doggies and when they saw Doug, they knew he was the one. Buffy and Marshall live outside of Tahoe in NV on a couple of acres with their pups and a kitty. Doug joins the crew as the youngest pup. Doug originally came from NV after his owner passed and family brought him to CA, so Doug is headed back to his roots! We are so happy that Doug has found his new pack after losing his human.
Buffy and Marshall had been looking for another dog to join their pack of senior doggies and when they saw Doug, they knew he was the one. Buffy and Marshall live outside of Tahoe in NV on a couple of acres with their pups and a kitty. Doug joins the crew as the youngest pup. Doug originally came from NV after his owner passed and family brought him to CA, so Doug is headed back to his roots! We are so happy that Doug has found his new pack after losing his human.
Ruby
Ruby has been adopted! She gets to go home with Jennifer and Brenden, plus a labradoodle sibling named Gayle and a few human siblings. Jennifer and Brenden are long-time pet lovers and have always had multiple pets in their lives. They had been looking to add to their pack and knew they wanted to adopt a senior dog. When they came across Ruby, it was true love all the way around!
Ruby has been adopted! She gets to go home with Jennifer and Brenden, plus a labradoodle sibling named Gayle and a few human siblings. Jennifer and Brenden are long-time pet lovers and have always had multiple pets in their lives. They had been looking to add to their pack and knew they wanted to adopt a senior dog. When they came across Ruby, it was true love all the way around!
Sammy
Patty and Don are long-time dog lovers and usually have two dogs in the home. They recently lost their dog and found themselves without any dogs! It wasn’t long until they found Lily’s and fell in love with Sammy. Don is a retired superintendent of Yosemite National Park and they had been looking for a sign from their next dog. Well, once they saw Yosemite Sam’s full name, they knew he was the one. Sammy happily loaded up into the car and we’ve already received updates of him snuggled up with his new family as if he’d been there forever.
Patty and Don are long-time dog lovers and usually have two dogs in the home. They recently lost their dog and found themselves without any dogs! It wasn’t long until they found Lily’s and fell in love with Sammy. Don is a retired superintendent of Yosemite National Park and they had been looking for a sign from their next dog. Well, once they saw Yosemite Sam’s full name, they knew he was the one. Sammy happily loaded up into the car and we’ve already received updates of him snuggled up with his new family as if he’d been there forever.
We ring out 2025 with Lainey's adoption!
Sweet Lainey has found her forever home with previous Lily’s adopters, Vicki and Octavio (and doggy sibling Loki!). Long-time shepherd lovers and amazing doggy pawrents, Vicki and Octavio fell in love with Lainey after seeing her on Instagram (how could you not?!). Lainey will get to romp around several acres in Grass Valley with her sibling, Loki!
Sweet Lainey has found her forever home with previous Lily’s adopters, Vicki and Octavio (and doggy sibling Loki!). Long-time shepherd lovers and amazing doggy pawrents, Vicki and Octavio fell in love with Lainey after seeing her on Instagram (how could you not?!). Lainey will get to romp around several acres in Grass Valley with her sibling, Loki!
Sadie
Our sweet Sadie girl has found her forever home! Her new mom, Nicole, recently lost her fur baby and started volunteering at Lily’s. As Nicole took time to heal, Sadie was there to help! It wasn’t long until Sadie convinced Nicole they were meant to be together. We are thrilled for Sadie who gets two new paw-rents who work from home, where she gets to the be the center of their universe!
Our sweet Sadie girl has found her forever home! Her new mom, Nicole, recently lost her fur baby and started volunteering at Lily’s. As Nicole took time to heal, Sadie was there to help! It wasn’t long until Sadie convinced Nicole they were meant to be together. We are thrilled for Sadie who gets two new paw-rents who work from home, where she gets to the be the center of their universe!
Opal
Sweet Opal went home! Previous adopter, Michael adopted Lily's alum, Princess in 2023. Michael called last week and was ready to find a sibling for Princess and came to meet dogs. Opal was a perfect match with the two quiet ladies hitting it off, making adorable couch buddies.
We started to see Opal open up this last week and she even played with a ball in the barn! We have a feeling there's a lot more to this little lady than she has been showing us and we can't wait to see how she blossoms in her new home.
Sweet Opal went home! Previous adopter, Michael adopted Lily's alum, Princess in 2023. Michael called last week and was ready to find a sibling for Princess and came to meet dogs. Opal was a perfect match with the two quiet ladies hitting it off, making adorable couch buddies.
We started to see Opal open up this last week and she even played with a ball in the barn! We have a feeling there's a lot more to this little lady than she has been showing us and we can't wait to see how she blossoms in her new home.
Rosie
We are elated to announce that sweet Rosie has found her PERFECT crew! Kelly and family adopted Brownie (now Dozer) from Lily's in 2023 and were looking to add another friend to their pack.
During their meet and greet, the kids came up with an adorable game where they would throw Rosie the ball and she would bounce it back with her nose like a seal! Rosie joins a crew of two kids (ages 5 and 9), Dozer and a senior Corgi. Rosie is exactly where she wants to be, right in the middle of the action amidst a motley crew of kids and dogs!
We are elated to announce that sweet Rosie has found her PERFECT crew! Kelly and family adopted Brownie (now Dozer) from Lily's in 2023 and were looking to add another friend to their pack.
During their meet and greet, the kids came up with an adorable game where they would throw Rosie the ball and she would bounce it back with her nose like a seal! Rosie joins a crew of two kids (ages 5 and 9), Dozer and a senior Corgi. Rosie is exactly where she wants to be, right in the middle of the action amidst a motley crew of kids and dogs!
Care Bear
We know how many hearts Care Bear has captured in his short time at Lily's! This little trooper had his stitches removed last Wednesday and had adopters lining up to meet him on Thursday.
Care Bear ended up going home with Sophia, a wonderful dog lover who primarily lives in Mendocino where she shares a yard with her sister, her young nieces and their doodle!
When they're not in Mendocino, Sophia shares properties with her siblings in Fort Bragg, Santa Cruz and Willits where Care Bear will be able to join her! We're so happy for the adorable new family and for all the the friends Care Bear will have in his new home!
We know how many hearts Care Bear has captured in his short time at Lily's! This little trooper had his stitches removed last Wednesday and had adopters lining up to meet him on Thursday.
Care Bear ended up going home with Sophia, a wonderful dog lover who primarily lives in Mendocino where she shares a yard with her sister, her young nieces and their doodle!
When they're not in Mendocino, Sophia shares properties with her siblings in Fort Bragg, Santa Cruz and Willits where Care Bear will be able to join her! We're so happy for the adorable new family and for all the the friends Care Bear will have in his new home!
Billy
Sweet Billy has gone home! Billy is the 4th Lily’s dog that Bertha and Tony have adopted since 2015. Bertha and Tony are retired, which means Billy gets to spend all of his time with his humans! We are thrilled for the new family!
Sweet Billy has gone home! Billy is the 4th Lily’s dog that Bertha and Tony have adopted since 2015. Bertha and Tony are retired, which means Billy gets to spend all of his time with his humans! We are thrilled for the new family!
Taff
Erik lives in SF and Taff is going to be his first dog on his own! Erik has lived with dogs through roommates and has been patiently been waiting for the right time in his life when he felt like he could give a dog the attention it deserves. And the time is now!
As Erik was looking for dogs, he was drawn to senior dogs and thought they could be a perfect fit for his first and heard about Lily’s through a friend. Erik is active and was looking for a dog that enjoys adventure, being out and about, but also likes to cuddle up at home. Erik said in his application, “I have a big heart and see the world as a playground and I’m looking for the same from my new friend.” Erik came out to meet dogs and fell in love with Taff, who had just gotten great news that his splenectomy was curative and he was cancer free! When they’re not going on adventures, or out and about, Erik can work remotely but has a dog-friendly office nearby he can bring Taff to a few days a week. The other days he will be curled up next to dad as he works from home. We are so happy for this adorable pair!
Erik lives in SF and Taff is going to be his first dog on his own! Erik has lived with dogs through roommates and has been patiently been waiting for the right time in his life when he felt like he could give a dog the attention it deserves. And the time is now!
As Erik was looking for dogs, he was drawn to senior dogs and thought they could be a perfect fit for his first and heard about Lily’s through a friend. Erik is active and was looking for a dog that enjoys adventure, being out and about, but also likes to cuddle up at home. Erik said in his application, “I have a big heart and see the world as a playground and I’m looking for the same from my new friend.” Erik came out to meet dogs and fell in love with Taff, who had just gotten great news that his splenectomy was curative and he was cancer free! When they’re not going on adventures, or out and about, Erik can work remotely but has a dog-friendly office nearby he can bring Taff to a few days a week. The other days he will be curled up next to dad as he works from home. We are so happy for this adorable pair!
Shelly
They say things happen as they should and boy, did it! A nice woman named Barbara came by to donate some food after losing her dog earlier this year. Barbara, a true pittie lover, was lamenting to Jenn about how much she was wanting a dog and was sad to see we didn’t have any patties on our website. Well as luck would have it, Shelly had just returned (as in 5 minutes earlier) from some training and hadn’t been reposted yet. Jenn introduced Barbara to Shelly and it was love at first sight. Barbara went home, completed her application and sent it in that night! We processed her application — a perfect fit for Shelly — and Barbara came to pick her up the next day. Shelly gets to spend her days, sprawled on her very own bean bag chair, all when she’s not cuddled up in bed or on the couch with mom. We knew it would be a match made in heaven when Barbara interrupted the adoption to ask Shelly a very important question — “would you like to go home and cuddle?” Shelly loaded right into that car and didn’t look back!
They say things happen as they should and boy, did it! A nice woman named Barbara came by to donate some food after losing her dog earlier this year. Barbara, a true pittie lover, was lamenting to Jenn about how much she was wanting a dog and was sad to see we didn’t have any patties on our website. Well as luck would have it, Shelly had just returned (as in 5 minutes earlier) from some training and hadn’t been reposted yet. Jenn introduced Barbara to Shelly and it was love at first sight. Barbara went home, completed her application and sent it in that night! We processed her application — a perfect fit for Shelly — and Barbara came to pick her up the next day. Shelly gets to spend her days, sprawled on her very own bean bag chair, all when she’s not cuddled up in bed or on the couch with mom. We knew it would be a match made in heaven when Barbara interrupted the adoption to ask Shelly a very important question — “would you like to go home and cuddle?” Shelly loaded right into that car and didn’t look back!
Tony
Angela met us out at our monthly Pet Food Express adoption event a few weeks ago. She had heard of Lily's and was looking for more information on fostering! Having had a few German Shepherds throughout her life, she inquired about Tony Baloney. It wasn't long until she realized that she would be a quick foster fail and decided to switch her application to adoption!
Angela and her husband, Chris, and their two grown daughters live in Rohnert Park and did a couple meet and greets with Tony to make sure it was a good fit for both sides. Soon enough, Tony charmed them over and they made it official! After almost a year, Tony Baloney has FOUND HIS HOMIES!
Angela met us out at our monthly Pet Food Express adoption event a few weeks ago. She had heard of Lily's and was looking for more information on fostering! Having had a few German Shepherds throughout her life, she inquired about Tony Baloney. It wasn't long until she realized that she would be a quick foster fail and decided to switch her application to adoption!
Angela and her husband, Chris, and their two grown daughters live in Rohnert Park and did a couple meet and greets with Tony to make sure it was a good fit for both sides. Soon enough, Tony charmed them over and they made it official! After almost a year, Tony Baloney has FOUND HIS HOMIES!
Chester
Denise and Mark live in Petaluma and sadly lost one of their beloved dogs in the spring - Louie, a Queensland heeler mix. Their neighbor, Catrin - a long-time Lily’s volunteer - couldn’t help but notice how much Chester resembled Louie and told them about Chester. It didn’t take long until they scheduled a meet and greet and as we all do, fell in love with Chester. They couldn’t help but feel like their Louie sent Chester to them! Chester joins two canine siblings and we’re so happy for this pack!
Denise and Mark live in Petaluma and sadly lost one of their beloved dogs in the spring - Louie, a Queensland heeler mix. Their neighbor, Catrin - a long-time Lily’s volunteer - couldn’t help but notice how much Chester resembled Louie and told them about Chester. It didn’t take long until they scheduled a meet and greet and as we all do, fell in love with Chester. They couldn’t help but feel like their Louie sent Chester to them! Chester joins two canine siblings and we’re so happy for this pack!
Halo
There seems to be lots of love-at-first-sight in the air! Margaret, a previous Lily's adopter, fell in love with Halo from the first time she saw her picture online. Margaret lives with her dog, CeCe, on fully-fenced 4.5 acres in Sonoma and is home all the time. Halo fit perfectly into their pack and gets to roam the acreage with her new canine partner in crime!
There seems to be lots of love-at-first-sight in the air! Margaret, a previous Lily's adopter, fell in love with Halo from the first time she saw her picture online. Margaret lives with her dog, CeCe, on fully-fenced 4.5 acres in Sonoma and is home all the time. Halo fit perfectly into their pack and gets to roam the acreage with her new canine partner in crime!
Finn
Shannon and her husband Kevin live in Yuba County with their 5 kids ages 8 - 16! Shannon’s kids have been begging for a dog and they had been looking for just the right one when Shannon spotted Finn online. She fell in love instantly and made quick arrangements to come meet him. We knew right away that having 5 kids would be Mr. Finnigan’s dream. A sweet guy who loves to be a part of the action, Finn gets to join an active family who will keep him busy with lots of hikes, daily activities and snuggles!
Shannon and her husband Kevin live in Yuba County with their 5 kids ages 8 - 16! Shannon’s kids have been begging for a dog and they had been looking for just the right one when Shannon spotted Finn online. She fell in love instantly and made quick arrangements to come meet him. We knew right away that having 5 kids would be Mr. Finnigan’s dream. A sweet guy who loves to be a part of the action, Finn gets to join an active family who will keep him busy with lots of hikes, daily activities and snuggles!
Jack
Dan and Karen Curry, past Lily’s adopters and wonderful humans, adopted Lily’s alum, Molly, earlier this year. Sadly, Molly passed recently, Dan and Karen gave Molly a beautiful and loving end of life. After her passing, they weren’t necessarily looking to adopt right away, but they met Jack while taking their dog, Josie, to daycare at Play Dog Play (where Jack is being fostered). Jack resembled a past dog of theirs, Smokey, and it was love at first sight. Josie and Jack get along great in the play yards at Play Dog Play and Jack fit in perfectly to the family. We are thrilled for the Jack and family!
Dan and Karen Curry, past Lily’s adopters and wonderful humans, adopted Lily’s alum, Molly, earlier this year. Sadly, Molly passed recently, Dan and Karen gave Molly a beautiful and loving end of life. After her passing, they weren’t necessarily looking to adopt right away, but they met Jack while taking their dog, Josie, to daycare at Play Dog Play (where Jack is being fostered). Jack resembled a past dog of theirs, Smokey, and it was love at first sight. Josie and Jack get along great in the play yards at Play Dog Play and Jack fit in perfectly to the family. We are thrilled for the Jack and family!
George
We knew it wouldn't be long until sweet George got swooped up! Jazmine is a vet tech and had recently lost her yellow lab, Griff and had been missing a dog in her life. She had planned on adopting after the holidays, but she saw George on our website and immediately fell in love. She came to meet him and the rest is history! George will live with Jazmine and her mom who is retired and home all the time. He will be so spoiled, just as we hoped!
We knew it wouldn't be long until sweet George got swooped up! Jazmine is a vet tech and had recently lost her yellow lab, Griff and had been missing a dog in her life. She had planned on adopting after the holidays, but she saw George on our website and immediately fell in love. She came to meet him and the rest is history! George will live with Jazmine and her mom who is retired and home all the time. He will be so spoiled, just as we hoped!
Bruno
Jerry & Ray had previously adopted Echo in 2021 who sadly recently crossed Rainbow Bridge. Once they were ready to adopt again, they spotted Bruno on the website but had a couple of trips planned and they figured Bruno would be adopted by the time they returned. Well, everything happens as it should as Bruno was still available. And they say when you know, you know! Bruno greeted both of his new parents with enthusiasm, laying on the charm thick - which we all know, isn’t always the case with Bruno! It was clear he loved Jerry & Ray. Bruno will get 5 acres in Sonoma to romp and explore and two dads who are always home to see the special love bug that he is!
Jerry & Ray had previously adopted Echo in 2021 who sadly recently crossed Rainbow Bridge. Once they were ready to adopt again, they spotted Bruno on the website but had a couple of trips planned and they figured Bruno would be adopted by the time they returned. Well, everything happens as it should as Bruno was still available. And they say when you know, you know! Bruno greeted both of his new parents with enthusiasm, laying on the charm thick - which we all know, isn’t always the case with Bruno! It was clear he loved Jerry & Ray. Bruno will get 5 acres in Sonoma to romp and explore and two dads who are always home to see the special love bug that he is!
Stella
Vicki & Octavio live on several acres in Garden Valley and are long-time dog lovers and have always had two dogs. After recently losing one of their pups, their daughter helped them find Lily’s and they originally came with their current GSD, Loki, to meet dogs. Once they Stella, it was a clear match made in heaven. Stella walked into the corral and glided over to her new family confidently - to both humans and dogs! We are so proud of our girl, a huge testament to Katie’s hard work! Her new pawrents are shepherd savvy and she got along wonderfully with her new big/little brother with both dogs engaging appropriately and playfully! It was a no brainer - her new family loaded her up in the car and Stella barely looked back. On the way out, Katie playfully said “don’t come back!” And Stella’s new mom scrunched her eyebrows and said “never!” Stella is home!!
Vicki & Octavio live on several acres in Garden Valley and are long-time dog lovers and have always had two dogs. After recently losing one of their pups, their daughter helped them find Lily’s and they originally came with their current GSD, Loki, to meet dogs. Once they Stella, it was a clear match made in heaven. Stella walked into the corral and glided over to her new family confidently - to both humans and dogs! We are so proud of our girl, a huge testament to Katie’s hard work! Her new pawrents are shepherd savvy and she got along wonderfully with her new big/little brother with both dogs engaging appropriately and playfully! It was a no brainer - her new family loaded her up in the car and Stella barely looked back. On the way out, Katie playfully said “don’t come back!” And Stella’s new mom scrunched her eyebrows and said “never!” Stella is home!!
Honey
Paula & Russ have adopted 7 Lily’s pups beginning in 2011. They had lost their most recent Lily’s dog, Audrey at the end of 2022 and were ready to open their hearts again. Honey had just joined the Lily’s pack and they fell in love immediately with her sweet nature. We’re so happy Honey was able to find her new forever home so quickly, complete with kitty siblings with whom she is becoming quick friends!
Paula & Russ have adopted 7 Lily’s pups beginning in 2011. They had lost their most recent Lily’s dog, Audrey at the end of 2022 and were ready to open their hearts again. Honey had just joined the Lily’s pack and they fell in love immediately with her sweet nature. We’re so happy Honey was able to find her new forever home so quickly, complete with kitty siblings with whom she is becoming quick friends!
Apollo
Denise came to meet Apollo not long after he arrived to Lily’s! Understandably, it was love at first sight and she brought her dogs Sage and Oliver to meet Apollo the next day. And the pack was perfect together! Not only do they all resemble one another with beautiful black coats, but they all integrated as if they had been together forever. We are so happy for Apollo that he was a short-timer here and is onto his forever home!
Denise came to meet Apollo not long after he arrived to Lily’s! Understandably, it was love at first sight and she brought her dogs Sage and Oliver to meet Apollo the next day. And the pack was perfect together! Not only do they all resemble one another with beautiful black coats, but they all integrated as if they had been together forever. We are so happy for Apollo that he was a short-timer here and is onto his forever home!
Coali
Sandy has had dogs forever and sadly lost her most recent dog in July. She had been looking for the right companion and knew the minute she met Coali she was the one. Coali got to go home just in time to get acquainted to her new home before getting her mass removed in a week. She will be able to go home to her new cozy house to recover from surgery. We are so happy for these two!
Sandy has had dogs forever and sadly lost her most recent dog in July. She had been looking for the right companion and knew the minute she met Coali she was the one. Coali got to go home just in time to get acquainted to her new home before getting her mass removed in a week. She will be able to go home to her new cozy house to recover from surgery. We are so happy for these two!
Bailey
Sweet Bailey has been through a couple families in her life through no fault of her own! Kind fosters, Hector and Linda took Bailey into foster at their wonderful facility, Play Dog Play in Petaluma. Well, as you do with Bailey, they fell in love with her and decided to adopt her. Bailey girl finally has her forever home!
Sweet Bailey has been through a couple families in her life through no fault of her own! Kind fosters, Hector and Linda took Bailey into foster at their wonderful facility, Play Dog Play in Petaluma. Well, as you do with Bailey, they fell in love with her and decided to adopt her. Bailey girl finally has her forever home!
Tadashi
It didn’t take long for this handsome guy to get noticed! Lisa works at Fairfax Vet and met Tadashi during his initial Lily's intake exam. She had recently lost her beloved husky and was missing her hiking buddy. It’s impossible to not fall in love with Tadashi’s hypnotizing stare and sweet nature. We’re thrilled for this cute pair!
It didn’t take long for this handsome guy to get noticed! Lisa works at Fairfax Vet and met Tadashi during his initial Lily's intake exam. She had recently lost her beloved husky and was missing her hiking buddy. It’s impossible to not fall in love with Tadashi’s hypnotizing stare and sweet nature. We’re thrilled for this cute pair!
Chance
Peggy and Stan recently lost their beloved pup and couldn’t stand the silence at home. They called Lily’s and we had the perfect dog for them - Chance had just arrived and had already been capturing hearts of everyone he met. Once we heard they had a big, fenced backyard with a dog door and were home all of the time, we knew Chance would be spoiled rotten. It took a couple of weeks before Chance could go home as he needed his bladder stones removed, but the minute he was ready to go home, Peggy and Stan eagerly came to pick him up. And boy, was he happy to hop in their car and go home!
Peggy and Stan recently lost their beloved pup and couldn’t stand the silence at home. They called Lily’s and we had the perfect dog for them - Chance had just arrived and had already been capturing hearts of everyone he met. Once we heard they had a big, fenced backyard with a dog door and were home all of the time, we knew Chance would be spoiled rotten. It took a couple of weeks before Chance could go home as he needed his bladder stones removed, but the minute he was ready to go home, Peggy and Stan eagerly came to pick him up. And boy, was he happy to hop in their car and go home!
Tandy
Kathy and her husband Bob learned about Lily’s from a fundraiser event at Loud & Clear Music in Cotati. The next day they called Lily’s and came by with both an application to volunteer, as well as an adoption application for Tandy. It was perfect timing as Tandy was just arriving to the sanctuary! Their adoption application was approved and before you knew it, Tandy was on her way home with them, just two days after her arrival to the sanctuary. Within hours, we received a glowing review that all was going well and she was getting adjusted beautifully!
Kathy and her husband Bob learned about Lily’s from a fundraiser event at Loud & Clear Music in Cotati. The next day they called Lily’s and came by with both an application to volunteer, as well as an adoption application for Tandy. It was perfect timing as Tandy was just arriving to the sanctuary! Their adoption application was approved and before you knew it, Tandy was on her way home with them, just two days after her arrival to the sanctuary. Within hours, we received a glowing review that all was going well and she was getting adjusted beautifully!
Buzz
Michele and Scott began fostering Buzz in July, and things were going well, but of course, they wanted to be absolutely certain before making things final. Well, finalize things, they did, and in the most romantic way; on their 4-year wedding anniversary! Officially adopting Buzz was their 4-year anniversary gift to each other. Please join us in feeling all the feels, Buzz is finally in the loving, furever home that he deserves!
Michele and Scott began fostering Buzz in July, and things were going well, but of course, they wanted to be absolutely certain before making things final. Well, finalize things, they did, and in the most romantic way; on their 4-year wedding anniversary! Officially adopting Buzz was their 4-year anniversary gift to each other. Please join us in feeling all the feels, Buzz is finally in the loving, furever home that he deserves!
Daisy Doodle
Previous Lily’s adopters, Bill and Donna, adopted Casey in 2022 who sadly crossed the rainbow bridge earlier this year. Once they were ready, they came to meet dogs at Lily’s and fell in love with Miss Daisy Doodle (how can you not?!)! From the minute they walked into the bunkhouse, Daisy charmed them with her toothy grin and sparkling eyes, rolling on her side flashing her cutest looks in hopes for pets! And obviously it worked! We are over the moon that our Daisy D will get all of the love and attention that she’s been craving for so long.
Previous Lily’s adopters, Bill and Donna, adopted Casey in 2022 who sadly crossed the rainbow bridge earlier this year. Once they were ready, they came to meet dogs at Lily’s and fell in love with Miss Daisy Doodle (how can you not?!)! From the minute they walked into the bunkhouse, Daisy charmed them with her toothy grin and sparkling eyes, rolling on her side flashing her cutest looks in hopes for pets! And obviously it worked! We are over the moon that our Daisy D will get all of the love and attention that she’s been craving for so long.
Lucca
Our sweet Lucca has been ADOPTED! Jim & Karen recently moved to Petaluma and were looking for a companion after losing their previous dog a couple of years ago. Lucca’s mesmerizing eyes caught their attention and they promptly applied and came out to meet him. They bonded with him immediately and as we like to say, the rest is history. Lucca will get to enjoy lots of walks and probably even more exciting to him, lots of time relaxing and being a good work-from-home buddy!
Karen had family visiting from out of town who had to meet Lucca and celebrate the adoption with everyone before departing. We are so happy for Lucca and family!
Our sweet Lucca has been ADOPTED! Jim & Karen recently moved to Petaluma and were looking for a companion after losing their previous dog a couple of years ago. Lucca’s mesmerizing eyes caught their attention and they promptly applied and came out to meet him. They bonded with him immediately and as we like to say, the rest is history. Lucca will get to enjoy lots of walks and probably even more exciting to him, lots of time relaxing and being a good work-from-home buddy!
Karen had family visiting from out of town who had to meet Lucca and celebrate the adoption with everyone before departing. We are so happy for Lucca and family!
Ruger
We are happy to report that Ruger will “stay in the Lily’s family” and has gone home with Lily’s walker and feeder, John, his wife Pam and their dog Penny! Penny and Ruger got along wonderfully and will only continue to bond. So far, Ruger is settling in as if he’s been in his new home forever!
We are happy to report that Ruger will “stay in the Lily’s family” and has gone home with Lily’s walker and feeder, John, his wife Pam and their dog Penny! Penny and Ruger got along wonderfully and will only continue to bond. So far, Ruger is settling in as if he’s been in his new home forever!
Diesel
Chris & Pat have adopted multiple dogs from Lily’s but most recently took home Mel, a deaf and very sweet yellow lab, in 2021. Mel and his two cat siblings we looking for a new buddy and when they called looking for the right one, we had a feeling Diesel’s sweet and chill nature would fit well into this pack. As expected, Diesel was very friendly and careful with Mel and soon, the pair was relaxing side by side in the corral together! He hopped right into the car with his new family, hunkering in for his afternoon nap on the car ride to his new home.
Chris & Pat have adopted multiple dogs from Lily’s but most recently took home Mel, a deaf and very sweet yellow lab, in 2021. Mel and his two cat siblings we looking for a new buddy and when they called looking for the right one, we had a feeling Diesel’s sweet and chill nature would fit well into this pack. As expected, Diesel was very friendly and careful with Mel and soon, the pair was relaxing side by side in the corral together! He hopped right into the car with his new family, hunkering in for his afternoon nap on the car ride to his new home.
Maggie
Sweet Maggie came in as a stray to San Bernadino and was sadly at the top of the euthanasia list. This timid and scared girl was a volunteer favorite and they couldn’t bare to let that happen. We pulled her just in time and took her for immediate, needed medical care to treat a case of pneumonia. After a few days at the vet in SoCal and with the help of volunteer pilots, Maggie made her way up to Petaluma.
Breaa, a previous Lily’s adopter, saw Maggie on social media and fell in love even before Maggie had arrived to the sanctuary. Maggie caught her eye as she looked a lot like Josie, a boxer mix she adopted from Lily’s in 2020. Breaa came to meet Maggie as soon as she could, bringing along the “boss” of her canine crew, a very lovable senior pittie whose approval Maggie needed before going home with Breaa. All went wonderfully and Breaa and her husband Manuel made the adoption official, making Maggie 4th of their canine pack! Maggie is settling in nicely and integrating perfectly with her new doggie siblings.
Sweet Maggie came in as a stray to San Bernadino and was sadly at the top of the euthanasia list. This timid and scared girl was a volunteer favorite and they couldn’t bare to let that happen. We pulled her just in time and took her for immediate, needed medical care to treat a case of pneumonia. After a few days at the vet in SoCal and with the help of volunteer pilots, Maggie made her way up to Petaluma.
Breaa, a previous Lily’s adopter, saw Maggie on social media and fell in love even before Maggie had arrived to the sanctuary. Maggie caught her eye as she looked a lot like Josie, a boxer mix she adopted from Lily’s in 2020. Breaa came to meet Maggie as soon as she could, bringing along the “boss” of her canine crew, a very lovable senior pittie whose approval Maggie needed before going home with Breaa. All went wonderfully and Breaa and her husband Manuel made the adoption official, making Maggie 4th of their canine pack! Maggie is settling in nicely and integrating perfectly with her new doggie siblings.
Cody
Long-time Lily’s supporters, Cris & Michael, adopted Pearl, a black lab, from Lily's back in 2016. After Pearl passed they were ready to adopt and came out to meet dogs. They fell in love with sweet Cody (we understand why!) and happily took him home on the spot. They have a wonderful property in Grass Valley where Cody will have plenty of room to explore and will be very spoiled.
Long-time Lily’s supporters, Cris & Michael, adopted Pearl, a black lab, from Lily's back in 2016. After Pearl passed they were ready to adopt and came out to meet dogs. They fell in love with sweet Cody (we understand why!) and happily took him home on the spot. They have a wonderful property in Grass Valley where Cody will have plenty of room to explore and will be very spoiled.
Bobo
Jesse & Paula have adopted several dogs from Lily’s dating back to 2016. When they lost Maggie (black lab adopted from Lily’s in 2020), they called Alice for their next fur baby. They had seen Bobo on the website and were immediately drawn to her. They came to meet her, along with a few other dogs, but ultimately couldn’t resist Bobo's toothy grin and bouncy ears! We are thrilled for everyone, especially Bobo who has found the forever home she’s been craving!
Jesse & Paula have adopted several dogs from Lily’s dating back to 2016. When they lost Maggie (black lab adopted from Lily’s in 2020), they called Alice for their next fur baby. They had seen Bobo on the website and were immediately drawn to her. They came to meet her, along with a few other dogs, but ultimately couldn’t resist Bobo's toothy grin and bouncy ears! We are thrilled for everyone, especially Bobo who has found the forever home she’s been craving!
Niko
Lesley and family recently lost their 16-year-old lab and were looking to add back into their resident crew including a dog and two cats! When Niko arrived, we knew he would get along well with just about everyone. He went home with Lesley and family as a foster-to-adopt to make sure everyone got along. We’re happy to report that it wasn’t long until they made it official and Niko has been adopted!
Lesley and family recently lost their 16-year-old lab and were looking to add back into their resident crew including a dog and two cats! When Niko arrived, we knew he would get along well with just about everyone. He went home with Lesley and family as a foster-to-adopt to make sure everyone got along. We’re happy to report that it wasn’t long until they made it official and Niko has been adopted!
Teddy
Toni and Jim live in Novato along with their 4 horses, pig, chickens, wild peacocks and Alaskan Malamute named Maui and clearly have a soft spot for rescue animals! Being the animal lover that she is, Toni inquired about dogs that had been with us the longest or didn’t have any adoption applications. A volunteer and staff favorite, Teddy was the first to mind, as we’ve been scratching our heads as to why he hadn’t found his people yet! To no surprise, he got along well with his potential dog brother, Maui, and soon enough Toni had also fallen in love. We are so happy that Teddy gets to join such a wonderful pack!
Toni and Jim live in Novato along with their 4 horses, pig, chickens, wild peacocks and Alaskan Malamute named Maui and clearly have a soft spot for rescue animals! Being the animal lover that she is, Toni inquired about dogs that had been with us the longest or didn’t have any adoption applications. A volunteer and staff favorite, Teddy was the first to mind, as we’ve been scratching our heads as to why he hadn’t found his people yet! To no surprise, he got along well with his potential dog brother, Maui, and soon enough Toni had also fallen in love. We are so happy that Teddy gets to join such a wonderful pack!
Tim
Our special boy has been waiting for the right person to come along who understands he’s more than just a cute face! And turns out, he had been waiting for his person, April, this whole time. April heard about Lily’s through a couple of friends who volunteer at Lily’s. She had lost her beloved dog in 2021 and was ready to open her heart again and fell in love with Tim on the website. April immediately understood the patience and security that Tim needs. She lives on a beautiful property in Petaluma where Tim has some room to sniff and explore! We are elated for this cute pair - this is the forever home Tim has been waiting for!
Our special boy has been waiting for the right person to come along who understands he’s more than just a cute face! And turns out, he had been waiting for his person, April, this whole time. April heard about Lily’s through a couple of friends who volunteer at Lily’s. She had lost her beloved dog in 2021 and was ready to open her heart again and fell in love with Tim on the website. April immediately understood the patience and security that Tim needs. She lives on a beautiful property in Petaluma where Tim has some room to sniff and explore! We are elated for this cute pair - this is the forever home Tim has been waiting for!
Vir and Dolly too!!!
The news that has made our month!
This wonderful, generous couple came to Lily's to donate food after recently losing their beloved dog. They weren't planning on adopting until they returned from a planned vacation coming up in June, but fate had other plans! They walked into the barn where Vir and Dolly were getting some cuddle time and fell in love! They fell in love with Vir right away, but the longer they were here, they fell in love with Dolly too, and they decided they wanted to adopt BOTH dogs! Vir and Dolly get to home with their new pet pawrents, We are beyond excited for them, as we are sure you are too!
The news that has made our month!
This wonderful, generous couple came to Lily's to donate food after recently losing their beloved dog. They weren't planning on adopting until they returned from a planned vacation coming up in June, but fate had other plans! They walked into the barn where Vir and Dolly were getting some cuddle time and fell in love! They fell in love with Vir right away, but the longer they were here, they fell in love with Dolly too, and they decided they wanted to adopt BOTH dogs! Vir and Dolly get to home with their new pet pawrents, We are beyond excited for them, as we are sure you are too!
Dakota
You may remember Debbie and Dave, long-time dog lovers who recently adopted Noelle (now Natale)! They also adopted Dakota but he wasn’t quite ready to go home as he was working on clearing up a skin infection before having knee surgery. Well it’s finally his turn to go home! He marched purposefully into the car and happily settled in for his roadtrip to his new family in Sparks, NV. We have all enjoyed having his sweet face and happy tail around here, but we are elated he is in his new forever home.
You may remember Debbie and Dave, long-time dog lovers who recently adopted Noelle (now Natale)! They also adopted Dakota but he wasn’t quite ready to go home as he was working on clearing up a skin infection before having knee surgery. Well it’s finally his turn to go home! He marched purposefully into the car and happily settled in for his roadtrip to his new family in Sparks, NV. We have all enjoyed having his sweet face and happy tail around here, but we are elated he is in his new forever home.
Sky
Kristine, a previous Lily’s adopter, saw Sky’s profile in the shelter and fell in love instantly. She reached out to Lily’s and we gladly pulled her from the shelter and Kristine took her home to foster-to-adopt. Sky came up heartworm positive not long after going home with her foster. Kristine dedicated herself to providing the appropriate care and calm environment Sky needed to heal. Sky is now heartworm negative and loving her home, getting along wonderfully with her new resident canine siblings. To no surprise, Kristine made it official and Sky is in her new forever home!
Kristine, a previous Lily’s adopter, saw Sky’s profile in the shelter and fell in love instantly. She reached out to Lily’s and we gladly pulled her from the shelter and Kristine took her home to foster-to-adopt. Sky came up heartworm positive not long after going home with her foster. Kristine dedicated herself to providing the appropriate care and calm environment Sky needed to heal. Sky is now heartworm negative and loving her home, getting along wonderfully with her new resident canine siblings. To no surprise, Kristine made it official and Sky is in her new forever home!
Harriette
Harriette arrived from Colusa County where she was picked up as a stray. She had become a staff and volunteer favorite, described as “one of the most calm and gentle dogs” they’d ever met. We couldn’t resist her sweet face and made arrangements for her to come to Lily’s. Upon intake at Fairfax vet, one of the receptionists, Jennifer, fell in love with her immediately. Jennifer brought her family the next day to meet Harriette at the sanctuary. Harriette waltzed right up to the family and was very happy to be surrounded by Jennifer's 3 kids, luxuriating in the attention. She went home with Jennifer and family on the spot - almost an adoption record for shortest stay at Lily's!
Harriette arrived from Colusa County where she was picked up as a stray. She had become a staff and volunteer favorite, described as “one of the most calm and gentle dogs” they’d ever met. We couldn’t resist her sweet face and made arrangements for her to come to Lily’s. Upon intake at Fairfax vet, one of the receptionists, Jennifer, fell in love with her immediately. Jennifer brought her family the next day to meet Harriette at the sanctuary. Harriette waltzed right up to the family and was very happy to be surrounded by Jennifer's 3 kids, luxuriating in the attention. She went home with Jennifer and family on the spot - almost an adoption record for shortest stay at Lily's!
Ronald
Jim is a long-time dog lover and adopted Cody, an adorable shepherd from Lily's in 2019. Cody recently passed and Jim called Lily’s right away, ready to drive up from Ojai to adopt another dog. He came to meet dogs and fell in love Ronald (as we all have!). The feeling was mutual - Ronald (as pictured) was eager to give kisses, showing Jim he was ready to go home! Ronald will be well loved - Jim plans to take Ronald with him everywhere he goes.
Ronald is one lucky pup!
Jim is a long-time dog lover and adopted Cody, an adorable shepherd from Lily's in 2019. Cody recently passed and Jim called Lily’s right away, ready to drive up from Ojai to adopt another dog. He came to meet dogs and fell in love Ronald (as we all have!). The feeling was mutual - Ronald (as pictured) was eager to give kisses, showing Jim he was ready to go home! Ronald will be well loved - Jim plans to take Ronald with him everywhere he goes.
Ronald is one lucky pup!
Buddy & Maggie
Buddy & Maggie have been adopted!
A huge thank you to everyone at Play Dog Play for loving them as their own until we could find their forever homes.
Buddy & Maggie have been adopted!
A huge thank you to everyone at Play Dog Play for loving them as their own until we could find their forever homes.
Guapo
Thomas recently started working at Play Dog Play where Guapo was being fostered, and had an instant connection to him. He was thrilled to find out that he was available for adoption and it didn’t take long until Thomas inquired about adopting him! Once everything was approved, Thomas took Guapo home to see how it went with his two resident dogs and cats. Guapo passed with flying colors, fitting right in with the crew. Thomas made it official and now Guapo gets the best of both worlds - he gets to come to work with dad everyday and play with his friends at Play Dog Play and then go home to his family at the end of the night. We’re thrilled for all!
Thomas recently started working at Play Dog Play where Guapo was being fostered, and had an instant connection to him. He was thrilled to find out that he was available for adoption and it didn’t take long until Thomas inquired about adopting him! Once everything was approved, Thomas took Guapo home to see how it went with his two resident dogs and cats. Guapo passed with flying colors, fitting right in with the crew. Thomas made it official and now Guapo gets the best of both worlds - he gets to come to work with dad everyday and play with his friends at Play Dog Play and then go home to his family at the end of the night. We’re thrilled for all!
Natalie (formerly Noelle)
It's not often that two Lily's dogs get adopted together when they weren't paired that way from the get-go! However, such turned out to be the case with Dakota (to be posted here soon) and Noelle. How awesome is that!?
Debbie and Dave are long-time dog lovers and were looking to add one to their pack after recently losing one of their dogs. Deb and Dave live in Sparks, NV and have family in Sonoma County, so decided to come by and meet dogs on their way through for a visit. They came to meet Dakota and Noelle and of course, fell in love with both of them! So as true dog lovers do, they decided to adopt them together, even though they knew both dogs had surgeries ahead of them and wouldn’t be able to come home right away. Noelle had just returned from her FHO surgery and was gearing up for her spay while Dakota is working on clearing up a skin infection before having knee surgery.
This weekend, Noelle (now Natale) was finally ready to go home! One of our sweet Thursday cuddlers, Verna, overheard us talking about transport plans and kindly offered to meet Dave and Debbie in Auburn. It sure takes a village and Natale has been loved by many. Natale is getting settled into her new home, immediately finding the couch next to her new canine pal, Kiwi! Dakota will follow after his surgery, but in the meantime, we get to see his smiling face and hard-working tail around the sanctuary.
It's not often that two Lily's dogs get adopted together when they weren't paired that way from the get-go! However, such turned out to be the case with Dakota (to be posted here soon) and Noelle. How awesome is that!?
Debbie and Dave are long-time dog lovers and were looking to add one to their pack after recently losing one of their dogs. Deb and Dave live in Sparks, NV and have family in Sonoma County, so decided to come by and meet dogs on their way through for a visit. They came to meet Dakota and Noelle and of course, fell in love with both of them! So as true dog lovers do, they decided to adopt them together, even though they knew both dogs had surgeries ahead of them and wouldn’t be able to come home right away. Noelle had just returned from her FHO surgery and was gearing up for her spay while Dakota is working on clearing up a skin infection before having knee surgery.
This weekend, Noelle (now Natale) was finally ready to go home! One of our sweet Thursday cuddlers, Verna, overheard us talking about transport plans and kindly offered to meet Dave and Debbie in Auburn. It sure takes a village and Natale has been loved by many. Natale is getting settled into her new home, immediately finding the couch next to her new canine pal, Kiwi! Dakota will follow after his surgery, but in the meantime, we get to see his smiling face and hard-working tail around the sanctuary.
Gus
Dale adopted Lily’s alum, Lucy a yellow lab, last Spring after losing his dog of 18 years. Sadly, Lucy crossed the rainbow bridge recently and Dale has been heartbroken without a furry companion. He decided to come meet Gus and it was love at first sight... for both of them! Gus walked himself right over to Dale and licked him on the face as if to say “can I come home with you?” And Dale gladly obliged! Gus will be well loved by many with Dale’s extended family nearby to help out when needed.
Dale adopted Lily’s alum, Lucy a yellow lab, last Spring after losing his dog of 18 years. Sadly, Lucy crossed the rainbow bridge recently and Dale has been heartbroken without a furry companion. He decided to come meet Gus and it was love at first sight... for both of them! Gus walked himself right over to Dale and licked him on the face as if to say “can I come home with you?” And Dale gladly obliged! Gus will be well loved by many with Dale’s extended family nearby to help out when needed.
Emma
Sally & Roger live in Novato and are both retired. They lost their dog within the last few months and their house has been way too quiet while they have been on the hunt for their next dog. Well, when Sally spotted Emma online, she knew that she was their girl! They came to meet her right away and of course, loved her. They are lab lovers and have owned several in their 35 years of marriage. Sally & Robert were like kids on Christmas at the thought of bringing home Emma. They ended up leaving her with us one more night after they met her, but it was hard to do so. Sally wanted to bring her home on the spot but they knew they had some prep to do for her arrival. When leaving Emma after meeting her, Robert said “It’s like a dream…I keep thinking I am going to wake up!” They came as early as possible the next day to pick her up, giddy with excitement to bring her home.
Sally & Roger live in Novato and are both retired. They lost their dog within the last few months and their house has been way too quiet while they have been on the hunt for their next dog. Well, when Sally spotted Emma online, she knew that she was their girl! They came to meet her right away and of course, loved her. They are lab lovers and have owned several in their 35 years of marriage. Sally & Robert were like kids on Christmas at the thought of bringing home Emma. They ended up leaving her with us one more night after they met her, but it was hard to do so. Sally wanted to bring her home on the spot but they knew they had some prep to do for her arrival. When leaving Emma after meeting her, Robert said “It’s like a dream…I keep thinking I am going to wake up!” They came as early as possible the next day to pick her up, giddy with excitement to bring her home.
Rocco
Tahnee is a vet tech at Fairfax Vet and fell in love with Rocco when he came for his intake. She continued to spend time with him when he was at FFV for his neuter and dental exams and even got a chance to introduce him to her dog, Dozer, and they hit it off! She contacted Alice and submitted her adoption application and the rest is history! Tahnee and her husband, Raymond, live in Petaluma with their senior dog, Dozer an 11-year-old Sharpei/Pit mix, their 3 year-old cat and 3 desert tortoises (ages 21, 32 and 42).
Tahnee is a vet tech at Fairfax Vet and fell in love with Rocco when he came for his intake. She continued to spend time with him when he was at FFV for his neuter and dental exams and even got a chance to introduce him to her dog, Dozer, and they hit it off! She contacted Alice and submitted her adoption application and the rest is history! Tahnee and her husband, Raymond, live in Petaluma with their senior dog, Dozer an 11-year-old Sharpei/Pit mix, their 3 year-old cat and 3 desert tortoises (ages 21, 32 and 42).
Lightning (now Hank)
Barbara has a special affinity for English Springer Spaniels and has owned several over the years. She currently has a 2-year-old English Springer Spaniel, Pearl and was looking for another to join her pack. She came across Lightning’s post online and fell in love immediately. She called Lily’s and got the ball rolling with her application right away. It was love at first sight for all when Lightning met Barbara and Pearl. Lightning went right in for cuddles and played really nicely with his new sister. Barbara’s immediate love for Lightning - now named Hank - was touching, saying she couldn’t stop giggling over how excited she was to bring him home. Since then, he has gotten settled nicely into his new home, romping around his spacious backyard and playing with lots of new toys. We are thrilled for all, but especially for Hank who gets to enjoy the luxuries of living inside, sleeping right in bed with mom and Pearl!
Barbara has a special affinity for English Springer Spaniels and has owned several over the years. She currently has a 2-year-old English Springer Spaniel, Pearl and was looking for another to join her pack. She came across Lightning’s post online and fell in love immediately. She called Lily’s and got the ball rolling with her application right away. It was love at first sight for all when Lightning met Barbara and Pearl. Lightning went right in for cuddles and played really nicely with his new sister. Barbara’s immediate love for Lightning - now named Hank - was touching, saying she couldn’t stop giggling over how excited she was to bring him home. Since then, he has gotten settled nicely into his new home, romping around his spacious backyard and playing with lots of new toys. We are thrilled for all, but especially for Hank who gets to enjoy the luxuries of living inside, sleeping right in bed with mom and Pearl!
Ty (now Tyla)
Inga, a previous Lily's volunteer, saw Ty online and fell in love! She came to meet her and took her home to foster with a sneaking suspicion she would stay for good. However, Inga and her partner, Charles, took the proper time to make sure Ty (who they now call Tyla) got along with the resident cat and fit into their active lifestyle. It has been a perfect fit and it wasn’t long until she became an official member of the family. Ty gets along wonderfully with the cat and gets to go on many adventures with her humans, but she especially loves to go in the car, happy to be along for the ride! Her new humans say she has clearly been loved by someone in the past and has wasted no time making herself right at home with her new family. We are elated that this stray, who spent 7 months in the shelter before coming to Lily’s, has found her forever family.
Inga, a previous Lily's volunteer, saw Ty online and fell in love! She came to meet her and took her home to foster with a sneaking suspicion she would stay for good. However, Inga and her partner, Charles, took the proper time to make sure Ty (who they now call Tyla) got along with the resident cat and fit into their active lifestyle. It has been a perfect fit and it wasn’t long until she became an official member of the family. Ty gets along wonderfully with the cat and gets to go on many adventures with her humans, but she especially loves to go in the car, happy to be along for the ride! Her new humans say she has clearly been loved by someone in the past and has wasted no time making herself right at home with her new family. We are elated that this stray, who spent 7 months in the shelter before coming to Lily’s, has found her forever family.
Sweet Amber was adopted!
Kate & Jim have been looking for just the right dog to join their family after losing their pup over a year ago. They adopted their last pup as a senior and knew the advantages of rescuing an older pup in need. Kate diligently kept her eye on Lily’s available dogs for the right dog to come along. She and her family came out to Lily’s to meet several pups and ultimately fell in love with sweet Amber. They patiently waited as Amber got some masses removed that thankfully ended up to be benign. They took Amber home as a foster to adopt but knew pretty quickly she was home to stay. Kate & Jim live in the East Bay with their two teenage kids so Amber will get plenty of attention that she deserves after a life of living outside. We are over the moon for this new happy family!
Kate & Jim have been looking for just the right dog to join their family after losing their pup over a year ago. They adopted their last pup as a senior and knew the advantages of rescuing an older pup in need. Kate diligently kept her eye on Lily’s available dogs for the right dog to come along. She and her family came out to Lily’s to meet several pups and ultimately fell in love with sweet Amber. They patiently waited as Amber got some masses removed that thankfully ended up to be benign. They took Amber home as a foster to adopt but knew pretty quickly she was home to stay. Kate & Jim live in the East Bay with their two teenage kids so Amber will get plenty of attention that she deserves after a life of living outside. We are over the moon for this new happy family!
Rosie
In true Golden Retriever fashion, Rosie was hardly at Lily's long enough for us to introduce her before we get to share that she has been adopted! Rosie hitched a ride to Lily's with her shelter mate, Rocco. She was sadly found as a stray, so after her hold was over, we scooped her up to get her out of that shelter with Rocco.
Colleen promptly came down to Lily's to meet Rosie, and as you can imagine it was love at first sight. As soon as Colleen's husband John was back in town, they came back together to adopt her. Rosie will be living her best life with a cat brother named Bob & a Great Pyrenees friend at her family's store!
In true Golden Retriever fashion, Rosie was hardly at Lily's long enough for us to introduce her before we get to share that she has been adopted! Rosie hitched a ride to Lily's with her shelter mate, Rocco. She was sadly found as a stray, so after her hold was over, we scooped her up to get her out of that shelter with Rocco.
Colleen promptly came down to Lily's to meet Rosie, and as you can imagine it was love at first sight. As soon as Colleen's husband John was back in town, they came back together to adopt her. Rosie will be living her best life with a cat brother named Bob & a Great Pyrenees friend at her family's store!
Hachi
It only took a few days for Hachi to permanently win the hearts of not only his fosters, but his dog-sibling, and the cats too! Here’s what his wonderful fosters said, “The cats are doing better than expected…Even sitting on the back of the couch when Hachi is on the couch…(We) agree that even it if never got better than this, we could handle the cats…so with that said, we are ready to take the next step and officially adopt him.” We couldn’t be more thrilled for Hachi!
The latest update from his adopter:
We love him so much! He is doing great. He has met so many new people - including out daughter who was home from college this weekend. She loves him too! He gets up to great everyone with tail wags and a ball in his mouth. He leans in for hugs and kisses and loves to sit on our laps! He and Keva are doing great. I even saw Keva come over and give him a little kiss yesterday! He is lying next to me right now on the couch, (under the covers) and one of the cats came from the back of the couch and walked right over him and across my computer!! All he did was lift his head up and look at her. I tried to get a picture, but it all happened too fast. He is really making himself at home. He uses the doggie door and has settled into our routine.
It only took a few days for Hachi to permanently win the hearts of not only his fosters, but his dog-sibling, and the cats too! Here’s what his wonderful fosters said, “The cats are doing better than expected…Even sitting on the back of the couch when Hachi is on the couch…(We) agree that even it if never got better than this, we could handle the cats…so with that said, we are ready to take the next step and officially adopt him.” We couldn’t be more thrilled for Hachi!
The latest update from his adopter:
We love him so much! He is doing great. He has met so many new people - including out daughter who was home from college this weekend. She loves him too! He gets up to great everyone with tail wags and a ball in his mouth. He leans in for hugs and kisses and loves to sit on our laps! He and Keva are doing great. I even saw Keva come over and give him a little kiss yesterday! He is lying next to me right now on the couch, (under the covers) and one of the cats came from the back of the couch and walked right over him and across my computer!! All he did was lift his head up and look at her. I tried to get a picture, but it all happened too fast. He is really making himself at home. He uses the doggie door and has settled into our routine.
Cooper
Sunaina and Matt recently had to say goodbye to their beloved dog, Coco and were finally ready to add to their family of 4 (kids 5 and 7 years of age). They live in Redwood City in a 2 story home with large backyard, and close access to many walking paths and trails. They reached out on Christmas with interest in Cooper as they were drawn to his background.
Cooper had been brought to the county shelter as a stray and his euthanasia deadline was approaching due to a large mass under his armpit that was feared to be cancerous. Sunaina and family came to meet him and fell and love but he wasn’t quite ready to go home until his mass was removed. They kept in touch, following up regularly on his surgery and recovery. Cooper’s mass turned out not be cancerous, but instead an invasive foxtail that had worked his way up his paw! Sunaina and family were elated and were ready to bring him home as soon as he was ready - literally, they met us at the vet after his suture removal and made his adoption final! We are over the moon for Cooper who will get to be a family dog and has already begun settling in very nicely in his new home.
Sunaina and Matt recently had to say goodbye to their beloved dog, Coco and were finally ready to add to their family of 4 (kids 5 and 7 years of age). They live in Redwood City in a 2 story home with large backyard, and close access to many walking paths and trails. They reached out on Christmas with interest in Cooper as they were drawn to his background.
Cooper had been brought to the county shelter as a stray and his euthanasia deadline was approaching due to a large mass under his armpit that was feared to be cancerous. Sunaina and family came to meet him and fell and love but he wasn’t quite ready to go home until his mass was removed. They kept in touch, following up regularly on his surgery and recovery. Cooper’s mass turned out not be cancerous, but instead an invasive foxtail that had worked his way up his paw! Sunaina and family were elated and were ready to bring him home as soon as he was ready - literally, they met us at the vet after his suture removal and made his adoption final! We are over the moon for Cooper who will get to be a family dog and has already begun settling in very nicely in his new home.
Buddy
Gentle Buddy has hit the jackpot! He has been adopted! A woman named Krista contacted us after late night instagram scrolling and coming across Buddy's irresistibly sweet pictures (excellent job to our social media team!!). He resembled their very loved pittie that sadly crossed the rainbow bridge a few months ago. The children lived with that dog and their current senior dog pictured behind Buddy, named Goose, so they know how to be respectful and gentle with older pups. Krista & her husband came to meet Buddy and "counted down the hours" until their follow-up meeting with Goose and the kids. All went well & they were thrilled to take Buddy home, and planned on introducing him slowly to their cats. We knew Buddy would handle that just fine.
Krista updated us that Buddy has settled in nicely: "He has had little to no interest in the cats, and last night the cats actually slept in the bed with him. He has been enjoying walks, warm blankets, his new roommates, and overall doing great! It's like he's been in our home, on our bed forever. He even helped celebrate my husband's birthday last night. He is such a wonderful addition to our family". Did we mention that they have a queen bed, right next to their king bed, dedicated to their dogs, with no frame so that they can still climb on it easily as they age? Yeah, Buddy really did hit the jackpot.
Gentle Buddy has hit the jackpot! He has been adopted! A woman named Krista contacted us after late night instagram scrolling and coming across Buddy's irresistibly sweet pictures (excellent job to our social media team!!). He resembled their very loved pittie that sadly crossed the rainbow bridge a few months ago. The children lived with that dog and their current senior dog pictured behind Buddy, named Goose, so they know how to be respectful and gentle with older pups. Krista & her husband came to meet Buddy and "counted down the hours" until their follow-up meeting with Goose and the kids. All went well & they were thrilled to take Buddy home, and planned on introducing him slowly to their cats. We knew Buddy would handle that just fine.
Krista updated us that Buddy has settled in nicely: "He has had little to no interest in the cats, and last night the cats actually slept in the bed with him. He has been enjoying walks, warm blankets, his new roommates, and overall doing great! It's like he's been in our home, on our bed forever. He even helped celebrate my husband's birthday last night. He is such a wonderful addition to our family". Did we mention that they have a queen bed, right next to their king bed, dedicated to their dogs, with no frame so that they can still climb on it easily as they age? Yeah, Buddy really did hit the jackpot.
Kodi
To keep the good news coming, our girl Kodi found her forever home too! Diane and Max lost their last dog about 6 months ago. While Diane was ready to adopt immediately, Max needed some time before diving into the next dog. Diane found Kodi and had a feeling she was their girl. They had Cattledogs in the past and live on a beautiful property in Sebastopol where Kodi can romp and explore while her humans tend to the property and the garden. Lucky Kodi was about to come back to the sanctuary as her foster's availability had changed, but she was here just long enough to meet her new family and off she went!
To keep the good news coming, our girl Kodi found her forever home too! Diane and Max lost their last dog about 6 months ago. While Diane was ready to adopt immediately, Max needed some time before diving into the next dog. Diane found Kodi and had a feeling she was their girl. They had Cattledogs in the past and live on a beautiful property in Sebastopol where Kodi can romp and explore while her humans tend to the property and the garden. Lucky Kodi was about to come back to the sanctuary as her foster's availability had changed, but she was here just long enough to meet her new family and off she went!
Kingsley
Sweet Kingsley came to Lily's very sick. After having surgery to remove foreign material (tennis ball pieces, socks, etc!) from his stomach and simultaneously battling aspiration pneumonia, he finally has a happy ending as well. Kingsley is being adopted by his foster parents, Jody & Mark! Jody reports Kingsley likes to curl up next to his greyhound buddies, and cook with his dad in the kitchen. "He's so sweet; usually he doesn't let me out of his sight!" Kingsley will be living his best life with Jody, Mark and several dog siblings. We could not be happier for him!
Sweet Kingsley came to Lily's very sick. After having surgery to remove foreign material (tennis ball pieces, socks, etc!) from his stomach and simultaneously battling aspiration pneumonia, he finally has a happy ending as well. Kingsley is being adopted by his foster parents, Jody & Mark! Jody reports Kingsley likes to curl up next to his greyhound buddies, and cook with his dad in the kitchen. "He's so sweet; usually he doesn't let me out of his sight!" Kingsley will be living his best life with Jody, Mark and several dog siblings. We could not be happier for him!
Travis
Travis has hit the jackpot with one of Lily’s Saturday cuddlers, Linda and her sister Suzanne who have been looking for just the right dog. Travis was recently returned to Lily’s after developing some stranger danger in his adopted home. Linda fell in love with Travis during her time cuddling with him (it’s impossible not to!) and took him home to foster to adopt. It was love immediately, but Linda and Suzanne wanted to be sure Travis would be comfortable and the right fit for their home. After diligent efforts to be sure they could provide the right home for him, they have decided to make it official! Here’s a note from Linda:
“Bringing Travis into our home has brought the light, love, laughter, and companionship that only a dog can provide. We have been looking for seven years for right dog after we lost our beloved Goldens, and Travis, with his big brown eyes and need for security is our boy. We are a disabled household and Travis sitting by our side has brought a lot of joy. Thank you Lily’s for our Christmas gift!”
Travis has hit the jackpot with one of Lily’s Saturday cuddlers, Linda and her sister Suzanne who have been looking for just the right dog. Travis was recently returned to Lily’s after developing some stranger danger in his adopted home. Linda fell in love with Travis during her time cuddling with him (it’s impossible not to!) and took him home to foster to adopt. It was love immediately, but Linda and Suzanne wanted to be sure Travis would be comfortable and the right fit for their home. After diligent efforts to be sure they could provide the right home for him, they have decided to make it official! Here’s a note from Linda:
“Bringing Travis into our home has brought the light, love, laughter, and companionship that only a dog can provide. We have been looking for seven years for right dog after we lost our beloved Goldens, and Travis, with his big brown eyes and need for security is our boy. We are a disabled household and Travis sitting by our side has brought a lot of joy. Thank you Lily’s for our Christmas gift!”
Molly
Dan & Karen recently lost one of their two dogs in the last year and were looking for another companion for their Labradane, Josie. They have had several dogs over 100 lbs and thought they’d try out a dog on the smaller side of the large breed. They are clients at Play Dog Play and Hector recommended they check us out and they immediately fell in love with Molly. They came to meet her and confirmed that she was their girl! Molly fits perfectly underneath her new “little” sister Josie’s legs and they make an adorable pair.
Dan & Karen recently lost one of their two dogs in the last year and were looking for another companion for their Labradane, Josie. They have had several dogs over 100 lbs and thought they’d try out a dog on the smaller side of the large breed. They are clients at Play Dog Play and Hector recommended they check us out and they immediately fell in love with Molly. They came to meet her and confirmed that she was their girl! Molly fits perfectly underneath her new “little” sister Josie’s legs and they make an adorable pair.
Puddin
Our first adoption of 2025!
Our Puddin’ Pot Pie is our longest resident, arriving a couple weeks before our girl Gemma from a shelter in Southern CA. Rumor has it she was surrendered to the shelter after being attacked by another resident dog. Since being at Lily’s, we’ve been working to find Puddin exactly what she needs — a quiet, predictable house with the company of loving humans. And boy, did she find just that! Maureen is a Saturday Lily’s cuddler and heard that Puddin’ needed a place to recover after she had a mass removal in November. It wasn’t long until they fell in love with Puddin’ (it’s impossible not to!) and they made her an official part of the family! Maureen and her husband John are retired and had been without a dog and were looking for the right one to bring into their home. They have two grown daughters who visit occasionally, but mostly, Puddin’ gets to be the center of attention, just as she deserves!
Our first adoption of 2025!
Our Puddin’ Pot Pie is our longest resident, arriving a couple weeks before our girl Gemma from a shelter in Southern CA. Rumor has it she was surrendered to the shelter after being attacked by another resident dog. Since being at Lily’s, we’ve been working to find Puddin exactly what she needs — a quiet, predictable house with the company of loving humans. And boy, did she find just that! Maureen is a Saturday Lily’s cuddler and heard that Puddin’ needed a place to recover after she had a mass removal in November. It wasn’t long until they fell in love with Puddin’ (it’s impossible not to!) and they made her an official part of the family! Maureen and her husband John are retired and had been without a dog and were looking for the right one to bring into their home. They have two grown daughters who visit occasionally, but mostly, Puddin’ gets to be the center of attention, just as she deserves!
