Lilly VA

Lilly is a 4-year-old, spayed Australian Shepherd who has made INCREDIBLE progress during her time in foster care — and she is so ready for her forever home!<br/><br/>For nearly six months, Lilly has been fostered in New Kent, Virginia by a professional dog trainer. The transformation has been amazing. This girl has put in the work!<br/><br/> <br/><br/> A True Herding Girl<br/><br/>Lilly is every bit the herding pup who LOVES what's hers — especially her people. She is:<br/><br/><br/> FULL of energy<br/> Extremely smart<br/> Eager to please<br/> Deeply bonded to her person<br/><br/><br/>She would absolutely thrive with a job — whether that's farm chores, hiking adventures, agility, scent work, or simply being your constant sidekick.<br/><br/>Neighborhood leash walks? Not really her vibe. Wide open spaces and purposeful activity? YES please.<br/><br/> <br/><br/> Dog & Animal Compatibility<br/><br/>Lilly loves certain dogs (no doodles, please ) and is particular when meeting new ones.<br/><br/><br/> She requires a proper meet-and-greet with any potential dog sibling.<br/> She would do well with a younger, playful dog.<br/> She listens beautifully to direction during introductions.<br/><br/><br/>Cats? She generally ignores them — until they run. Then her herding brain kicks in and she wants to chase.<br/><br/>She has also been around chickens and goats and does well with supervision and clear direction.<br/><br/> <br/><br/> Smart & Responsive<br/><br/>Lilly listens incredibly well and knows commands like:<br/><br/><br/> “Leave it”<br/> Redirection cues<br/> Solid recall<br/><br/><br/>She is spectacular off-leash — she loves to explore but never strays far from her person.<br/><br/>She is fully house trained and loves her kennel as her safe space.<br/><br/> <br/><br/> Her Ideal Home<br/><br/>Lilly needs:<br/><br/><br/> An experienced Aussie or herding-breed adopter<br/> Someone who understands she may be suspicious/reactive until properly introduced<br/> A structured environment with mental and physical outlets<br/> Older children only (she can be obsessive/possessive with babies and toddlers)<br/><br/><br/>A farm or rural property would be a dream — but she also wants to be an indoor companion who lays at your feet and rolls over for belly rubs.<br/><br/> <br/><br/> The Best of Both Worlds<br/><br/>Lilly is:<br/><br/><br/> Loyal<br/> Loving<br/> Devoted<br/> Ready to go whenever you are<br/><br/><br/>She wants to be your adventure buddy AND your couch companion.<br/><br/>Lilly truly is a special girl who has worked so hard and deserves the very best home to continue thriving.<br/><br/> Fostered in New Kent, Virginia<br/><br/>If you think Lilly is the girl for you, please submit our adoption application at the link below!<br/><br/>https://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/adoption-application<br/><br/>There are some additional fees: $20 microchip transfer fee to register and transfer her to her new furever family

Lilly is a 4-year-old, spayed Australian Shepherd who has made INCREDIBLE progress during her time in foster care — and she is so ready for her forever home!

For nearly six months, Lilly has been fostered in New Kent, Virginia by a professional dog trainer. The transformation has been amazing. This girl has put in the work!



A True Herding Girl

Lilly is every bit the herding pup who LOVES what's hers — especially her people. She is:


FULL of energy
Extremely smart
Eager to please
Deeply bonded to her person


She would absolutely thrive with a job — whether that's farm chores, hiking adventures, agility, scent work, or simply being your constant sidekick.

Neighborhood leash walks? Not really her vibe. Wide open spaces and purposeful activity? YES please.



Dog & Animal Compatibility

Lilly loves certain dogs (no doodles, please ) and is particular when meeting new ones.


She requires a proper meet-

Lilly is a 4-year-old, spayed Australian Shepherd who has made INCREDIBLE progress during her time in foster care — and she is so ready for her forever home!

For nearly six months, Lilly has been fostered in New Kent, Virginia by a professional dog trainer. The transformation has been amazing. This girl has put in the work!



A True Herding Girl

Lilly is every bit the herding pup who LOVES what's hers — especially her people. She is:


FULL of energy
Extremely smart
Eager to please
Deeply bonded to her person


She would absolutely thrive with a job — whether that's farm chores, hiking adventures, agility, scent work, or simply being your constant sidekick.

Neighborhood leash walks? Not really her vibe. Wide open spaces and purposeful activity? YES please.



Dog & Animal Compatibility

Lilly loves certain dogs (no doodles, please ) and is particular when meeting new ones.


She requires a proper meet-and-greet with any potential dog sibling.
She would do well with a younger, playful dog.
She listens beautifully to direction during introductions.


Cats? She generally ignores them — until they run. Then her herding brain kicks in and she wants to chase.

She has also been around chickens and goats and does well with supervision and clear direction.


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