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Well done Anne for getting this old lady out of the pound. Was horrified to see her post yesterday – very happy today!
Hi everyone, here are a few pics of Lucy and Jack, our own dog. They’re both seasoned (but very polite) beggars as you can see. Last night Lucy in particular was sitting beside the table for half an hour waiting for some scrap to fall on the floor. However we discovered she likes raw carrot and courgette too so no salty ham for the old lady (or Jack).
We have yet to take her to the vets but my guess would be she’s carrying a bit too much weight, which might be explained by the begging. The other pic is of Lucy and Jack doing what they’re supposed to do – work 
As they’re both working dogs I figured they might have fun trying to get their food out of the Kongs, and indeed there was some tail-wagging once I’d shown her how the Kong works. She is such a sweet dog and still a bit sad from what happened to her, the tail only comes up every now and then, but she’ll get better once she understands that she’s safe and once she has a routine. She’s fully house trained and there haven’t been any accidents. She’s also brilliant with the cat who will come up to her and sniff her face and feet (because he’s that kind of fool). Also, talk about teaching an old dog new tricks! She’s very well behaved but not really trained to commands, however she learned the sit and come here commands within minutes!
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20140208_185800.jpgHi there, I thought I’d post an update on Lucy the bear (as we’ve taken to calling her)
Lucy has come out of her shell a lot and every morning when we go downstairs to say hello we get a tail wag! This might not sound like a great achievement, but Lucy was really very sad and confused in the beginning so it’s great to see her happier. As I mentioned before she is very very well behaved but we’ve learned now that she’s quite a character too! She likes to dance with people (and will tell you so), she really does like her food a lot although she’s as polite a beggar as ever, and she still likes the boys. When it comes to walks she sometimes has to be convinced that it’s worth her while – treats, as with most dogs, do the trick – but once she’s up and moving she can keep pace with our crazy springer. She would be ideal for an older person who likes to go for leisurely walks and potter around the garden as she’s happy just hanging around people without ever being a nuisance or jumping into the vegetable beds as our own dog still likes to do sometimes Below are some pictures of fun training in the park and a well-deserved chewy bone after.
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20140209_203807.jpgHi everyone, here’s an update on Lucy. Lucy has been with us for just over two weeks and she has been a joy to have around from day one. I never would have though that fostering could be this easy! We’re going on regular walks following our own dog’s routine, and owing to exercise and low fat/high protein food, her waist is re-appearing and her coat is silky and shiny again. She’s also getting a supplement to help with her mobility, and it DOES WORK! She’s moving like a young one again, her eyes aren’t cloudy or weepy anymore, and she’s definitely livelier since she’s been on it (just a week now). There’s also some jumping and running and happy barking when off the lead, and her joy puts a smile on our faces every time. Lucy would simply be perfect for anyone looking for a more settled yet fun companion who has lots of love and loyalty to give.
Yesterday was beach walk day and a great time was had by all.
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1925246_831420326873341_1852784009_n.jpgAawww! Lucy bear! Glad to see her cozy and happy on her pillow. Well done Liz, thanks for taking such good care of her.
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