Lillie Brown (Adopted 1/2/15)~ a very special girl

Hi, I'm Lillie Brown, 7 to 8 year old, terrier mix doggie, and I have quite a story! When I first came into care 18 months ago I didn't even have a proper name, I was just called the "little brown dog". But my foster mum gave me a pretty name "Lillie Brown" because she thinks I am such a beautiful little girl.

My first 6 years were terrible. I lived with 20 other dogs. We were always outside, summer and winter, got very little food, had fleas and worms, and our only human contact was with one nasty man. I had untreated mange for so long that my hair follicles have been damaged and even though my skin is healthy now my hair won't grow back. You can read my rescue story here http://www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au/hoard.html

I was extremely scared when I was first brought into a clean, warm home and would just hide under the bed all day and was in a really bad way. DRN saw through all that and my foster carers have helped me to become the gorgeous girl I am today. I will need to wear a jumper on cooler days, and a t-shirt on when I'm outside in the summer to protect me from the sun.

I am still quite timid and frightened of sudden movement and noises but settle very quickly, especially if you give me lots of reassurance. Young children also frighten me because even though I know they are nice, the noise is too much for me, so I need to go to a home without young children. I would just love to have a person or couple who would be home most of the time and I would love to snuggle up with them and show how much love I can give if they will love me for who I am.

I am fine to live with other friendly dogs. But I also don't mind being an only dog so long as you are home most of the time as I get a bit worried if left alone.

My vision is slowly being affected by cataracts but this doesn't stop me from trying anything. I sleep on the end of my foster mummy's bed with my foster sister Chilli but sometimes sneak up and cuddle mummy. I am happy to stay at home but I also like to go for a walk occasionally if you would like to take me.

I just want someone who will love me for the girl I am today and will never give up on me. I must always be allowed inside but will follow you outside. I am still trying to learn the proper etiquette of toileting so I still do have a few accidents until I settle into my new home. I just need to be reminded where to go and for your to be kind and gentle with me.

If you think you might have the perfect home for me please call Jo on 0428573964 or email chilliwantsoscarslaw@hotmail.com
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Lillie Brown is in foster care in Warners Bay, NSW (Lake Macquarie, south of Newcastle). There is NO adoption fee for Lillie Brown because we want her to find the perfect home and realise she is a special girl. She is desexed, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worm, microchipped, and lifetime registered. You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au