As I shared on Monday, Carolina (now called Lucy) made it out of the shelter, just hours before she was scheduled to be euthanized due to overcrowding, and into the loving arms of my neighbors, who are first-time foster parents. The look on her face in the car after she was busted out of the shelter shows just how happy she was to be saved…
Jeremy and Elise (my neighbors) opened up their home to Lucy and quickly went about the business of making her a part of their family. They bought her a new collar (I’ve yet to slip a Sirius Republic business card their way – maybe today?), gave her a bath to get the shelter smells off her and soothe her itchy skin, and gave her a big rope toy to play with.
I peered over the fence the day after Lucy came to live with them and was delighted to see Lucy romping around with her foster sister, Nipsy the Elderbelle, and foster brother, Spaz the Chihuahua.
Lucy tries really hard to keep up with Nipsy during games of catch, but Nipsy beats her every time!
You can already see the stress of her shelter life fading away – her skin is looking better each day!
Now that Lucy is settled in with her foster family, she can focus on the important things in life…like exploring the backyard…
Getting treats from Foster Mom…
Life is pretty good when your name is Lucy!
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June 13, 2012 at 6:20 AM
Alex Hurowitz
Sweet looking dog
June 13, 2012 at 7:05 AM
Emily
She is such a doll! I love that the black around her mouth look like perfectly formed lips! 🙂
June 13, 2012 at 7:24 AM
cafall
It brings tears to my eyes. She must think she went to doggy heaven on earth after being in such a hellish place. Give your neighbors hugs from us.
Sam
June 13, 2012 at 7:25 AM
Heartbeat-At-My-Feet
She’s BEAUTIFUL!! I’m so happy for her.
June 13, 2012 at 7:30 AM
peacelovefoster
aw yayyy 🙂
June 13, 2012 at 7:43 AM
trish fahey
What a wonderful story with a happy ending. Thanks for the great pictures…you have some talent in that area!!!
June 13, 2012 at 8:01 AM
Sara
What a great couple!
June 13, 2012 at 8:20 AM
sassybrat1904
It just makes me smile to know that Lucy has found a great home!
June 13, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Anita
I LOVE this post and not because I want to steal both Spaz and Rufus, but because Lucy looks so content in her new foster home. What a sweet face!
June 13, 2012 at 8:43 AM
Mayzie
Awwww…I LUVS Lucy’s foster pawrents! And I luvs Lucy, too! I’m SO happy she’s doing SO good and I’m sending her lots and lots of happy wishes for a wonderful life!
Wiggles & Wags,
Mayzie
June 13, 2012 at 9:36 AM
adorabully
So happy she is getting the best second chance a dog could ask for! She truly looks so happy.
June 13, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Cori
Awww. She is so adorable! What awesome neighbors you have (and Spaz is the best name ever for a Chihuahua)
June 13, 2012 at 10:28 AM
Two Pitties in the City
She looks so happy! What a great story!
June 13, 2012 at 10:53 AM
daisydog
Happy Happy Joy Joy!! Now thats what she will know in her life! Thank you!
June 13, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Mr. and Mrs. and Nola Kisses
So happy for her! I love happy stories. The world needs more people willing to help pups like Lucy!
June 13, 2012 at 1:59 PM
volunteer4paws
how awesome!!!!!!
in some photos she looks petite like a JRT 🙂 what a cute mix she is!
June 13, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Jill Heisterkamp (@jheiste)
In that last picture, I swear she’s thinking, “When I open my eyes, please don’t let it all be a dream!” She looks so incredibly happy just romping through the yard! And such a thankful face, too. Love her!
June 13, 2012 at 8:58 PM
Britton
These photos are fantastic as is the writing. Better yet is the STORY! Thank you / your neighbors for saving her life. She is so obviously a special girl- How close her precious life was to being extinguished is just so upsetting. I’m so happy for her.
June 13, 2012 at 10:30 PM
Tanya
OMG – what a difference a few days can make!!!! Lucy already looks so much happier, healthier and livlier. Much love to her and her amazing foster parents.
June 14, 2012 at 9:16 PM
Jenifer Dickson
I’m so thrilled Carolina(now Lucy) was saved! She was such a doll in that shelter and had such a great personality. Thank your neighbors and let them know how much what they’ve done is appreciated!
June 15, 2012 at 9:00 AM
tholupka
I love the photo of her leaping! Yay for LC and her human support team!
June 15, 2012 at 10:04 AM
Beth Ann Caldwell Roberts
She’s beautiful! You truly can see the joy in her face!
July 5, 2012 at 9:25 PM
Jodi Lombardo
Another wonderful story from your website. I am so impressed with your rescue and it so wonderful to see these dogs blossom and find the happiness they deserve. I have filled out my foster application and can’t wait to learn more and hopefully help bring happiness, love and joy to these wonderful dogs.