At Lilac City Pup Project we strive to better the lives of vulnerable dogs through rescue, foster, and adoption services; educate dog owners and empower them to build successful human/canine relationships; and support the local community by partnering with shelters facing overcrowding and limited resources.

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What We Do

Rescue and Rehome At-Risk Dogs: Provide rescue, foster care, and adoption services for vulnerable dogs in local and regional shelters facing overcrowding issues and limited resources. We will collaborate with shelter partners to alleviate overcrowding by offering foster care services and facilitating adoptions.Educate: Develop and share educational resources using best practices for raising healthy, well-behaved dogs, covering topics such as nutrition, spay/neuter practices, behavioral training, and socialization.Support: Provide ongoing resources (education, training, and financial assistance) to fosters, adopters, shelter partners, and members of the community to empower them to build successful human/canine relationships.

Guiding Principles

Compassion: We lead with empathy and kindness in all that we do for the dogs in our care, for the people we serve, and for each other.Community: We believe in the power of local partnerships, shared learning, and building strong, inclusive connections between adopters, fosters, shelters, and businesses.Education: We provide science-backed, accessible resources to empower responsible dog ownership and lifelong bonds between pets and people.Integrity: We commit to transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making in every aspect of our work.Collaboration: We work hand-in-hand with shelters, volunteers, veterinarians, trainers, and local partners to create positive outcomes
for dogs and the community.Prevention: We believe early intervention through training, support, and responsible care is the key to reducing euthanasia and improving animal welfare long-term.

Give Your Puppy a Head Start

Reward Good Behavior: Show your puppy what to do instead of what not to do. Use praise, treats, or access to things your puppy wants like going outside or playing tug! Use a marker word like “YES!” to tell your pup exactly what earned them the reward.Set Your Puppy Up for Success: Provide your pup with appropriate outlets for normal dog behaviors like chewing. Set up a doggy-proofed area for your pup to stay when you’re not able to supervise. Keep training sessions short and fun.Be Consistent and Predictable: Make sure everyone is sticking to the same plan. Use the same cues and make sure to mark and reward the right response. Predictable interactions foster trust and safety.Introduce Your Pup to People and Pets: Early introduction to trusted people will help your pup become more confident. Your pup should be allowed to interact at their own pace rather than being forced into unpleasant interactions. Young pups are always learning. Reach out to your vet about socialization and vaccinations.- Grace Linden CPDT-KA

Donate

Donations can be made via VENMO, PAYPAL or CHECK.Lilac City Pup Project is a nonprofit corporation registered in the State of Washington (EIN: 33-4833674). We are currently in the process of applying for federal tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) organization with the IRS.While our 501(c)(3) designation is pending, donations are not yet tax-deductible. Once our application is approved, donations may be retroactively recognized as tax-deductible from the date of our incorporation — but this is at the discretion of the IRS.We will provide an official donation receipt once our tax-exempt status is approved.Please complete the Donor Form below if you'd like to receive a receipt and/or request our mailing address.

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Found a lost dog?

Found a dog and don't know what to do? Here is a simple checklist.✅ Check for a microchip. Most vet offices and animal shelters have universal microchip scanners.✅ Post the lost dog on Petco Love Lost: A national lost and found website. https://petcolove.org/✅ Post on Nextdoor, Facebook groups and other social media pages. 90% strays are within 1 mile of their home.1 in 4 pets get lost in their lifetime. Petco Love Lost is a free and easy way to search 300K+ lost and found pets to help them return home. Register your pet now, before they go missing. It's FREE!

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Volunteer

Are you interested in volunteering? We will have a wide range of opportunities as we grow. Complete the interest form below to tell us about yourself and the roles you're interested in!

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Adopt

Coming Soon! We're in the process of setting up our foster and adoption programs. Sign up for our email list to be the first to find out when we have pups available.

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