Lucky Dog Lucy

Lucy was brought here by a Red Lake lady who lives in Staples, Minnesota, on June 27th.  She said Lucy showed up at her house and was limping badly.  She held her rear leg up in a fixed position and hopped on 3 legs.

Lucy was at the shelter only two days and Susie of ARVSS said that she had foster homes available and decided right away to help Lucy when she heard about her.

Lucy traveled with a load of puppies and dogs to ARVSS  on June 29th and got the surgery she needed and now is adopted.

We are so thankful to have ARVSS who has helped many injured animals get medical care and great homes! We also thank the transporters Barbie Olson and Kristin Tachin for the rides.

Sincerely, Karen RLRR

LUCY'S FAVORITE COLOR IS PINK

UPDATE TO ARVSS FROM ADOPTIVE HOME:
Lucy and I are writing to let you know how our first week together went.

LUCY LIKES TV

Lucy is being so good in the house! She hasn't chewed on anything or taken anything that she shouldn't. It's like she knows what she can and cannot do! She also uses her training pads when I don't take her out in time. She is eating very well and she loves to play.

NOTICE MY PINK NAILS?

When she is outside, she is also very good. She doesn't bark at other dogs. She will meet them, but remains calm. She is good in the car and she stays sitting with her own seat belt.

SEATBELT FOR SAFETY

Thank you ARVSS for rescuing her, being so good to her, taking care of her and everything.

LUCY LIKES THE BIG BED

I know I'm crazy to take so many pictures, but she is my baby :-)

NOTE FROM ARVSS ABOUT LUCY'S INJURY, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY:

A small bone called a calaneal was broke--the vet used wire to put it back together and then had to pin part of her tendon back in place--she recovered better than he expected and was so thrilled to see her using her leg! She had to recover for 6 weeks--however I think she believed she was healed after three!!!  The couple who adopted her were wonderfully patient for her to heal before they could adopt her and are so happy now! Mitz (her new mom) has her with her all the time!