I received an email about 10 days ago from Vicky L. in Connecticut, who was interested in adopting blind Lucy. Vicky and her family have adopted several rescued Greyhounds over the years, including a three-legged one they lost earlier this year. They still have one Greyhound, an 11-year old named Fawn. They also have a couple of adopted horses -- one of which came with its best friend, a miniature donkey -- and a goat, too.
Vicky wrote, "You're probably wondering why we would go from Greyhounds to a Dachshund. Well, the truth is my daughter wants a snuggle bug in her bed with her. Have you ever snuggled with a Greyhound? Not an easy task. Although our three-legged Greyhound was a snuggle bug, she took up half the bed."
I wrote Vicky back and said, "If you want a snuggle bug, that’s Lucy! Snuggling is her thing."
After we worked through the arrangements and scheduled a trip, Vicky emailed to say, "My daughter and I were at Petco and we bought a new dog bed, a harness with matching leash (of course in pink). Also a new pink coat, although hopefully we won't need that till winter. Oh, and a pink kong." I told Vicky I didn't even know they made pink kongs!
So this past Wednesday, Alayne took Lucy to our vet clinic in Whitefield to get her interstate health certificate, and on Friday, Vicky drove up from Connecticut to meet Miss Snuggle Bug. I took the photo above of the two of them in our dog room, just before they hit the road for home.
And here they are in the car, with Lucy sporting her new pink harness ... and please note the pink bed for the ride:
After getting home Friday afternoon, Vicky emailed to say, "Lucy took about a half hour to settle in the car (as I expected) but she then settled right down on my lap. Only time she woke was to change positions.... I am truly amazed how she loves to explore. She pretty much covered the whole yard. We TRULY love her to pieces already! (How can you not?) Thank you for providing her with such a wonderful place and for allowing us to give her a forever home!"
Thank YOU, Vicky!
I told Kate later that day that this is the kind of thing Alayne and I live for -- to see a little blind dog like Lucy end up in a loving home with someone like Vicky. Wow.
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What a wonderful story! Hooray for Vicky and her family, Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary and most importantly sweet, precious Lucy...it's just a great story all around!
Posted by: Lisa | April 21, 2011 at 07:31 PM
After reading this, the rest of the day is going to be great! So Happy for Lucy!!!
I get to pick up my 2 Springer rescue dogs on Saturday. I'm so excited!
Posted by: Kevin Core | April 21, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Congratulations to Lucy and her new family! It appears this is a match made in heaven! Thank you Rolling Dog Ranch for the wonderful work you do on behalf of these sweet beings. The love and affection they are shown shows through in the pictures you have posted. Keep up the great work!
Posted by: Kelly | April 21, 2011 at 11:36 AM
I could swear Lucy is smiling in both of those photos!! I love updates like these! I hope Vicky will continue to update all of us on Lucy! So pleased that she is in such a loving forever home!
Posted by: Kenna | April 19, 2011 at 12:46 PM
How wonderful! It's always a joy to read that one of the gang is going to a loving forever home. And now our girl will have a girl of her own to snuggle with. Lucky Lucy, indeed!
Vicky, please keep us updated on how Lucy is doing!
Posted by: Ann | April 19, 2011 at 01:22 AM
So happy to read a story like this. And, everyone looks so happy!!!
Posted by: Colleen & Andre | April 18, 2011 at 04:54 PM
Oh my goodness - reading this made me very happy - knowing about the love and care that made these beautiful pictures and story possible.Vicky's got this little girl transitioning in style and I hope we can see a picture of the sweet little girl snuggling with precious Lucy. Thank you Steve, Alayne, Vicky and new family! Have fun, little Lucy.
Posted by: Angela | April 18, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Dreams do come true! What a wonderful home/family for Lucy. I am so choked up with happiness for you all reading this. All the best.
and ps: is it just me, or does Lucy's pink tummy match her lovely new coat! Happy snuggling.
Posted by: Margaret | April 18, 2011 at 11:59 AM
I don't know who looks happier, Vicky or Lucy. Lucy looks so pleased in Vicky's arms and Vicky looks like she is bursting with love. I'm so glad for both of you
Posted by: Betsy | April 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Oh Snuggle bug - we are so happy for you. Wishing you all lots of fun adventures in your new home.
To Vicky and her family....be sure to keep us posted with pictures.
Posted by: Chloe | April 18, 2011 at 11:04 AM
I have "Loved Lucy" ever since I laid eyes on her. She came in right after I adopted Roo and we thought her gorgeous!! She is indeed, "pretty in pink", but it's merely guilding the lily, or in this case, "THE" Lucy. Everyone is a winner in this situation!!!
Lots of Puppy Kisses and Snuggles,
Roo and Her Minion
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | April 18, 2011 at 10:41 AM
What a way to start the day by reading this wonderful news about Lucy... now my heart is all warm and fuzzy. Thanks!
Posted by: Barbara Techel | April 18, 2011 at 09:36 AM
What a heart-warming story! Thanks for sharing it.
Posted by: Sandra | April 18, 2011 at 09:08 AM
I just love, love, love to read posts such as this one!!!
I'm simply overjoyed for Lucy, Vicky and her daughter (Lucy looks very pretty in pink, btw:-))!
Is there a better way to start a brand new week than reading a happy ending story?:-)
A HUGE hug to you all from Italy.
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | April 18, 2011 at 03:41 AM
Way to go Lucy! Pink all the way! A new little girl to snuggle with, you are "Lucky Lucy" for sure. I hope the "Beagle Brigade" gave you a loud resounding woo-woo!
Posted by: Doe George | April 17, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Yayyyyy! Lucy gets adopted into a wonderful home with other precious critters and her own human to snuggle with in bed! What a wonderful story!
Posted by: Nina | April 17, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Well, I guess it wasn't meant to be for us!! Lucy is such a fabulous dog!! What a GREAT addition she will bring to his family!! Talk about a snuggle bug!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for Lucy!!!!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | April 17, 2011 at 08:19 PM
What an AWESOME thing for beautiful Miss Lucy to find a forever home with all kinds of new furry pals and a little girl to dote on her to boot!!
Posted by: Marla from Kansas City | April 17, 2011 at 08:04 PM
yeah lucky lucy. congratulations lucy!! I love hearing that you got adopted!! I am excited for you.
Posted by: Anne in FL's Jennifer | April 17, 2011 at 07:59 PM
Oh Yeah!! Lucky Lucy!! I about cried when I read this post. Tears of happiness for little Lucy. What a lucky girl...both of them, Lucy and Vicky's daughter. It sounds like Lucy will have lots of built in friends of many different species. I like that, it keeps life interesting. Hugs go out to Steve and Alayne for being there to take in Lucy, to Vicky for giving Lucy a new home and to Vicky's daughter for giving up bed space to a wonderful little dog. Blessings to all.
Posted by: Anne in FL | April 17, 2011 at 07:49 PM