Vicky L., who adopted blind Lucy from us a week ago, just sent us these wonderful photos of the "Pink Princess" at home with her new best friend, Vicky's lovely daughter Kendall. Vicky wrote, "Lucy is doing great! She really is 11 and a half pounds of pure JOY! She has adapted very well to her new surroundings, loves to explore the yard and loves going for car rides. Because we've had this week off she has gone pretty much everywhere with us."
She continued, "I brought her to my work on Monday (of course she was a hit) and she was quiet as a mouse. (If I could only convince my boss to let me bring her to work with me!) She was also a hit at Petco. People were flocking to her and she loves the attention. I brought her Wednesday on my 3 mile walk.... We bought a pet carrier so I could carry her on my walks and she really seemed to enjoy it, although I think Lucy just loves being in your arms...anytime."
Here's Lucy in her pink bed with her pink kong:
And finally, with this next photo of Lucy with Kendall, Vicky wrote: "Here's Lucy after stealing Fawn's bone (I know it's hard to believe that this 11 and a half pounder would steal a bone from a 70 lb greyhound...she did!)"
Um, not to mention she's a blind 11 1/2 pounder who's stealing a bone from a 70 pound Greyhound!
Vicky and Kendall, thank you so much for bringing her into your family!
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Another great family match!! Awesome photos and great story detail. I hope Vicky's boss let's her bring Lucy to work at least a couple days a week. Can we get a petition going for you Vicky!?! ; ))
Best of luck and many years of joy.
Posted by: boundforglory | May 04, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Well, if that isn't happiness on everyone's part I don't know what is! Lucy is a lucky girl in a great new loving home :)
Posted by: Ann | April 27, 2011 at 02:03 AM
This makes my heart happy :)
Posted by: Whitney | April 26, 2011 at 04:00 PM
What lovely, heartwarming pictures and words!
Isn't just wonderful that Lucy has found such a great forever home?
May she spend many happy hours in Vicky's and Kendall's loving arms...
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | April 26, 2011 at 03:44 AM
Wow ... she couldn't have gone to a better family!!!
Posted by: Lisa K. - San Diego | April 25, 2011 at 07:19 PM
Totally precious! Makes the day even brighter reading amazing stories like these.
Posted by: Leila - Washington | April 25, 2011 at 06:43 PM
Such a great update - thanks!!!
Just heard some great news from NY State - they have a bill in congress to name a "State Dog" - like a state flower, etc... and they have picked the RESCUE DOG.
As the companion of a rescue dog and a rescue cat, and a supporter of this wonderful RDR, I think that's awesome.
Posted by: Julien Sharp | April 25, 2011 at 03:51 PM
Thank you Vicky, for the pictures and update. We RDR followers are very invested in these animals, and it makes us so happy to see their "forever" homes and families! Enjoy sweet Lucy!
Posted by: Kelly | April 25, 2011 at 03:44 PM
Kendall's smile is pure joy and hapiness!!! I bet she is herding Lucy... :) :) :)
Posted by: Mauro Salles | April 25, 2011 at 01:23 PM
OH! did you all see how close we are to the shelter that is ahead of us in votes?? Please if ya'll really try to vote every day we will inch ahead and help out Lucy's friends still at RDR. I would love to see RDR move up another place up. Thanks.
Posted by: Anne in FL | April 25, 2011 at 01:01 PM
Oh, I love a happy ending!! BUT, this is also a happy begining, I love those too. Any way you look at it everyone lucked out this time!! (except maybe the dog bone less 70# greyhound....although he did gain a new doggie friend).
Congratulations to all. We send you many blessings. Anne & Jennifer
Posted by: Anne in FL | April 25, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Priceless! So incredibly heart-warming to see how wonderfully Lucy's blending into her new family. You are all wonderful and so lucky, :)
Posted by: Margaret | April 25, 2011 at 12:00 PM
I love, love, love,love this story and precious pictures. Kendall and Lucy were made for each other. They should be on the cover of a pet magazine. Thank you Vicky, Kendall, Alayne and Steve et al for this storybook ending. P.S. I hope Fawn got another bone :)
Posted by: Angela | April 25, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Another happy ending.
You know when people are willing to send pictures and stay in touch that you've probably found a perfectly wonderful adoptive home.
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | April 25, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Wow!
It's amazing when an animal finally reaches the people they were meant to be with.
Such a sweet happy ending!
Posted by: Chloe | April 25, 2011 at 10:23 AM
What a GREAT way to start the week! Seems like everybody has hit the jackpot! Love this blog update--it warms my heart beyond belief! Thank you RDR, Kendall and Vicky!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | April 25, 2011 at 12:26 AM