Vicky L. from Connecticut, who adopted blind Lucy from us earlier this year, just sent us this wonderful photo of her daughter Kendall taking Lucy for a bike ride. (Please note pink carrier for Lucy, who also has a pink collar, leash, bed and toys!) Vicky wrote, "Lucy sends great big hugs and kisses. She is doing wonderfully! When I say she is part of the family...I mean she is truly part of the family. She goes everywhere with us and still people are shocked to find out she is blind. Her new favorite place is going for bike rides with us. On our really long rides she curls up in the basket and takes a little nap. That's when neighbors along our bike ride are not stopping us to see our little beauty!"
I told Vicky, "That was such a heartwarming photo — it’s hard to explain how much it means to us to see the kind of life Lucy is having after being given up on. Wow. Thank you."
This is the kind of post that just makes my day. Awesome!
Thank you for this post. Nice photo too :)
Posted by: baby walker | July 14, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Beautiful life Miss Lucy has with her human sister, Kendall! Thanks for sharing the update!
Posted by: Nina | June 26, 2011 at 05:19 PM
Lucy is PRETTY IN PINK.....
Posted by: Marla from Kansas City | June 26, 2011 at 03:04 PM
Such a rough life there for Lucy - I LOVE IT!!! ;) Stories like this are wonderful - I hope to hear more about Lucy (and all the others in new forever homes!) in the future!
As always, thank you RDR for everything you do. The world is a better place because of people like you.
Posted by: Kenna | June 24, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Thank you for sharing this heartwarming story. Most of all for facilitating a wonderful new life for Lucy and her new family. It obviously is a match made in heaven. Have fun Lucy and Kendall! Why to go RDF!
Posted by: Ev | June 24, 2011 at 07:29 PM
Oh my gosh, my heart grew 10 times it size seeing this picture of Lucy and Kendall!! Lucky, Lucky Lucy!
You'll have to tell Kendall that Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog rides in a special basket on my bike too-- and we LOVE going for rides! And also one word of caution for Lucy and Kendall- is Lucy strapped in? I found out the hard way to do that when Frankie leaped out of the basket (pre spinal injury) to chase after a dog-- yikes! Luckily we were all fine, but it was pretty scary. I cut apart a leash and tethered it to the basket to strap her in and she is still comfortable too.
PRECIOUS photo- made my day and warmed my heart!!
Barbara Techel
Posted by: Barbara Techel | June 24, 2011 at 05:34 PM
That really is heartwarming. Thank you for sharing it.
Posted by: Tonya Allen | June 24, 2011 at 04:03 PM
Tears of joy here!!! Hurray!
Posted by: Lisa K. from CA | June 24, 2011 at 01:48 PM
Kendall and Lucy - what a darling twosome you are. I just love this photo and story. Lil Lucy hit the jackpot. Thanks and love to ALL who set this beautiful family situation up. Have fun bike-riding and be safe!! :):)
Posted by: Angela | June 24, 2011 at 11:44 AM
This is the kind of thing that just makes my day. Awesome!
Posted by: Linda | June 24, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Those little ladies were meant to be together....how FABULOUS! and I am sure that Lucy told Kendall pink is her favorite color, no question. sweet, super sweet.
Posted by: melanie | June 24, 2011 at 09:56 AM
OMG...that picture is priceless!! I'm so glad Lucy has found such a wonderful home. I get the shocked look from people too when they found out Levi is blind, especially when we are hiking and he is walking the trail with no leash!
Posted by: Laura, Levi & Timmy | June 24, 2011 at 09:41 AM
Kendall & Lucy just look adorable!
Thank you so much, Vicky and Steve, for this terrific update.:-)
Keep on ridin', Princess Lucy!:-)
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | June 24, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Wow!
Steve and Alayne...your hearts must be overflowing with happiness when you received this update.
Posted by: Chloe | June 24, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Seeing that photo does my heart good. It's great to see the life Lucy has now with her wonderful new family!
Posted by: Ann | June 24, 2011 at 05:14 AM
MADE MY DAY----TRULY!!!!!!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | June 24, 2011 at 12:45 AM
How wonderful! Thank you so much for the update and thanks to Lucy's family!
Posted by: Linda | June 23, 2011 at 11:01 PM
What more could any dog want than to be part of the family, and a most wonderful, loving one. How very special. This was simply meant to be, :)
Posted by: Margaret | June 23, 2011 at 10:48 PM
And Kendall keeps herding Lucy.
Posted by: Mauro Salles | June 23, 2011 at 10:37 PM
I sure wish every dog had a life like Lucy. I'm sure all of you do. What a wonderful update. Thank you!!!
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | June 23, 2011 at 09:19 PM
Beautiful! That is one lucky little dog, sighted or not. Lucy hit the jackpot. Thanks Vicky for you and your family giving her such a great life.
Posted by: Anne in FL | June 23, 2011 at 08:46 PM