Adoption information
About Lilly Pilly
🐾💕 MEET LILLY PILLY – THREE LEGS, ONE HUGE PERSONALITY & A WHOLE LOT OF LOVE! 💕🐾
Lilly Pilly is a 8 Months Old Cavalier King Charles x who is a Three-Legged Little Superstar
If ever there was a little dog who could teach us that nothing should stand in the way of enjoying life, it’s our gorgeous Lilly Pilly! 💕🐶
Lilly Pilly came into the rescue when she was very young, and at the time she was so incredibly tiny that we weren’t even quite sure what breed she was! 😂 After growing a little and with advice from the vets, she appears to be a Cavalier King Charles x — although exactly what the “x” is, well… that remains one of life's little mysteries!
Some days we look at her sass and think, “There must be some Chihuahua in there!” and other days we think, “Yep, definitely seeing the Cavalier!” So perhaps the best description is a little bit Cavalier, a little bit mystery, a whole lot of sass and 100% Lilly Pilly! ❤️
And then life threw Lilly Pilly another curveball.
While happily playing and running around with some of the other foster dogs, there was unfortunately a puppy pile-up, with Lilly Pilly ending up underneath the others. She suffered a serious break to her leg/elbow and was rushed to the vets. Sadly, after X-rays, the vets determined that there was no way to save her leg, and the decision was made to amputate.
For around 48 hours afterwards, Lilly Pilly was understandably quiet and a little unsure of herself.
And then…
Lilly Pilly decided she had places to go, people to entertain and a whole lot more living to do! 🥰
She bounced straight back into being the happy, cheeky, fun-loving little girl she has always been.
💕 THREE LEGS? NO PROBLEM!
Lilly Pilly doesn't sit around worrying about what she can't do.
She has three legs and absolutely no idea that she's supposed to slow down! 😂
She loves zooming around, exploring the yard, playing and generally making sure there is never a dull moment. She is equally happy to finish her adventures with a good nap, some couch time or a cuddle with her favourite humans.
She is a wonderfully happy-go-lucky little soul whose zest for life is completely infectious.
And at just 2.1kg, she may be tiny — but don't let that fool you.
This little girl has a BIG personality! 😍
🐶💕 A DOGGY BFF IS A MUST!
One of the most important things we are looking for in Lilly Pilly's forever home is another friendly, playful dog — and this is a MUST. ❤️
Lilly Pilly absolutely loves other dogs and currently lives happily with dogs of different sizes. Despite having only three legs, she certainly doesn't expect anyone to treat her like she's fragile! 😂
What Lilly Pilly wants is a best friend.
Someone to play with, run around the yard with, wrestle with, explore with and generally get up to all the fun puppy mischief with. And when the zoomies are over, someone to curl up beside and simply hang out with.
She doesn't just want a dog in the house — we want her to have a genuine canine companion who can become her BFF. 🥰
Her forever home must have another suitable resident dog who enjoys playing and interacting with other dogs. We are looking for a dog who will happily become her playmate, running buddy, wrestling partner and lifelong companion.
Lilly Pilly will not be adopted as an only dog. Her forever home must include another suitable dog for her to share her life with. 🐾❤️
😂 HER FAVOURITE GAME: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!
Lilly Pilly has a very important message for anyone who thinks they are going to pick her up whenever they want:
Think again! 😂
She will happily let you know when she wants to be picked up. She'll bark or make sure you know she would quite like a cuddle…
…and then the second you reach for her?
OFF SHE GOES!
Catch me if you can! 🏃♀️💨😂
She'll happily repeat this game over and over again because, apparently, this is excellent entertainment.
But when she finally decides it's cuddle time, she absolutely adores being close to her humans. ❤️
And food?
Food is definitely Lilly Pilly's love language. 🍗😂
🏡 LIFE WITH LILLY PILLY
Lilly Pilly is toilet trained and happily goes outside, although being only 9 months old, her new family should expect that she may have the occasional accident while she settles into a new home and learns the new routine.
She isn't crate trained but happily sleeps on her dog bed in the bedroom at night. When the weather is chilly, she has another favourite spot — as close to the heater as possible! 😂
She has started developing some beautiful Cavalier-style feathering as she gets older, so her coat may need regular brushing and eventually some trimming/grooming.
She hasn't yet started learning to walk on a lead, so this will be something her new family can gently introduce as she continues to grow and gain confidence.
⚠️ HER THREE-LEGGED ADVENTURES
Because Lilly Pilly now has three legs, she cannot manage stairs safely.
She loves being on the couch and having cuddles on the bed, and her foster family had started teaching her to use a ramp — but unfortunately the ramp was too steep and she gained a little too much speed on the way down! 😂
Because Lilly Pilly now has three legs, she can happily manage the stairs to get in and out of the house. 🐾
However, we don't see two-storey homes being in Lilly Pilly's future. She is much better suited to a single-level home, where she can safely move around and enjoy all the important things in life — zoomies, exploring, cuddles and keeping up with her doggy BFF! ❤️
Her foster family had started teaching her to use a ramp to get onto the bed, but it was a little too steep and Lilly Pilly discovered she could gain far too much speed on the way down! 😂 So for now, the couch and floor-level sleeping spots are much safer options.
👧 CHILDREN
Lilly Pilly is good with children, but because she is only 2.1kg, still young and can be an incredibly wriggly little girl, we feel she would be best suited to a home with older, dog-savvy children who understand how tiny and delicate she is.
❤️ AND THEN THERE'S LILLY PILLY…
There is something incredibly special about this little girl.
She came into care tiny and vulnerable, then faced a major operation at such a young age. Yet none of it has taken away her joy, cheekiness, confidence or love of life.
She doesn't see herself as a dog who is missing something.
She is simply Lilly Pilly — a tiny Cavalier cross mystery package with three legs, a cheeky little attitude, a heart full of love and an uncanny ability to make everyone around her smile. 🥹❤️
She will zoom.
She will explore.
She will demand cuddles when she wants.
She will play “catch me if you can.”
She will probably tell you when dinner is late.
She will absolutely want a doggy BFF to run, wrestle and play with.
And she will, without question, make you laugh every single day. 😂🐾
At just 8 months old, Lilly Pilly has her whole life ahead of her — and we cannot wait to find the very special family who will see past her three legs and see what we see:
An absolutely amazing little girl who has overcome so much and still thinks life is pretty darn wonderful. ❤️🐾
🌸 LILLY PILLY'S FOREVER HOME
🐾 Must have another suitable, playful resident dog
🐾 A canine BFF who enjoys playing, running and wrestling
🐾 A home where stairs are not part of her everyday routine
🐾 Older, dog-savvy children
🐾 Humans who understand she is still a young puppy and will continue learning
🐾 Plenty of cuddles, fun and involvement in family life
🐾 And, of course, plenty of love for this tiny three-legged bundle of sass, happiness and personality! 💕🐶
The adoption application link is - https://goo.gl/forms/PqpkCcE89ikDR2Lw1
** Please note applications will close Saturday, 5th September 2026 at 5.30pm
Medical notes
Lilly Pilly is a tripod (has only 3 legs)
The following vet work has been completed
* Desexed
* Up-to-date vaccinations
* Microchipped
* Wormed
* Heartwormed
Please note
* Please only apply if you are read to adopt now
* A meet and greet is required so please ensure you have
- Your current dogs vaccinations up-to-date and have a copy of the certificate to send thru (please contact your vet asap if you don't have a copy)
- Your dog can travel to the carers location
- You are available to attend the meet and greet within the next 7 days
Adoption details
Paw Prints Canine Rescue is a non for profit dog rescue located in Southeast Queensland.
All our dogs leave our care with full vet work (up-to-date vaccinated, microchipped, desexed, heart worm and intestinal wormed and flea treated).
Please note - They will not leave for their new homes until they are 12 weeks of age and have been desexed, micro-chipped and vaccinated up to date.
Please note - we are not a pound or have kennels - all our dogs stay in foster carers homes and therefore dogs are not able to be simply viewed - only approved applicants will meet the dogs.
Please Note: We do not hold any animals so please only apply if you are ready to adopt now
Please note - We don't take calls on adoption enquiries - an application must be completed
We can also be found at https://www.facebook.com/pawprintscanine/
Complete the following adoption enquiry link
https://goo.gl/forms/PqpkCcE89ikDR2Lw1
Once an adoption enquiry is completed our admin team will assess the application and if successful we will arrange for a meet and greet to be completed. We may also request photos of your yard for consideration of your application. Please note that we will do no more than 3 meet and greets per dog.
Approved applicants will be contacted to arrange a time for a meet & greet via email. You must bring your current dog along to the meeting if you are meeting another dog/puppy, this is to ensure they get along before commencing adoption - proof of your dogs up-to-date vaccination is required before any meet and greet is arranged.
Our adoption fee must be cleared in our bank account before any animal is available for pick up. Please note we bank with ANZ - any other bank may take 48 hours to process the monies.
Paw Prints Canine Rescue has a 10 day trial period – this basically means that if for any reason the adoption does not work out and the dog needs to be returned to us, the adoption fee minus an admin fee (minimum is $250) will be returned to the adoptees via bank transfer within 7 working days.
Please note that if an interstate adoption needs to be returned or regional adoption all transport cost with be paid by the adopter.
Please also note while this can be a very exciting time for everyone, it can also be an overwhelming time for dogs and we ask that you do try and allow your new family member to settle in their new home and adjust
INTERSTATE ADOPTIONS **
Any transport costs are to be paid by the adopting family, however we can assist you in helping with transport to airports etc.
** Please note some of our dogs are not available for interstate adoption - each bio will state if available for adoption - please check before applying.
AFTER THE TRIAL PERIOD
After the 10 day trial period is completed Paw Prints Canine will send out all relevant paperwork for your new furbaby via email including the transfer of microchip form.