We are delighted to have the opportunity to tell you about our darling Lucy. I’m enclosing two pictures, one of her first week with us after she had been cleaned  up and bathed but she was very insecure and had worry wrinkles in her forehead all the time. The second picture was taken a week ago at our little ranch northeast of Payson. In the six months that we have had Lucy she has made an amazing transformation.   She was a backyard breeder and I believe they bred her every time she came into season.   I think that they felt she was now too old to be a breeder and so they wanted to get rid of her.  When we got her, she was matted and filthy, had untreated terribly painful ear infections and inflammatory bowel disease resulting in major episodes of diarrhea. Apparently her previous owner kept her in a little cage in the backyard with very little sustenance and interaction. She did not know commands, was not house trained, and didn’t know her name.  She was deathly afraid of crates and being beaten.

Lucy is now the most happy and loving companion. She has learned her basic commands, is reliably house trained,  and instantly loves everyone. Thanks to RAG’s veterinary intervention, we have been able to conquer the ear infections and the intestinal issues.  She has a large variety of soft, fuzzy toys which she treats as her babies. She carries them around and puts them beside her when she’s lying down.  Sometimes she arranges them in a circle around her.  She adores going in the car or on walks.

When we initially called RAG to request being put on the adoption list, we told the representative that we would like a blond, two-year-old male.  When they called us about Lucy, she fit none of those criteria. She was a cinnamon female approximately 6 to 8 years old but she has been a perfect fit.   Adopting an older dog has been a great experience and her maturity has made her easy to train.

We adore her!