Lucy came from animal control and we assume she was surrendered with her friend Danny.  Both are good with dogs, but they get food aggressive with each other if fed in close proximity.

 

Lucy qualifies for our Seniors for Seniors program so her adoption fee is just $75 if adopted by someone 60 years old or older.

 

Foster Update 02/08/10:  Lucy is a great dog but can become very hyper at certain times.  When we crate her, she barks constantly.  Long-story-short, I took her today for a trial to Petsmart and she was totally hyper, confused, barked a lot, dragged me toward all the other dogs there, but all in a very friendly, happy lab kind of way.

 

She is looking beautiful, her coat is very shiny and she’s a very loving dog – she loves to come over and nuzzle her head right up against your neck and be hugged.  We took all of the dogs to our community lake lot on Sunday and Lucy runs, and runs and runs and loves to play ball – she even brings the ball back and drops it on the ground at your feet (well, almost at your feet).  She also likes to snatch food off the counter and consumed a half a loaf of bread yesterday which she stole from the table.  She is living in harmony with our other two dogs, but I cannot say she really plays with the younger male, and our female does not play much, but they do get along well.<

 

Foster Update 01/30/10:Lucy the Lab has been with us for one week.  All of her bones were jutting out – she was EXTREMELY hungry and thirsty.  She drank so much water for the first three days we were concerned about her health.  Getting herself rehydrated has improved her appearance and dry skin problems tremendously.  She still drinks more water than our other two dogs so we are keeping our eye on that.  On day four, someone pushed her Lab button and she is an absolute joy – she’s happy, very loving and a little ‘lab crazy’ like all good labs are.  She has good house manners and knows all the appropriate commands and she is totally housebroken.  She also suffers some selective hearing – another lab trait.  She can be crated and we do crate her if we are going to be gone for a few hours, but she is not all that happy about it.  I put a nice pillow in her crate so we would have something soft to lie on and she totally destroyed it.  Overall she is a great dog, but needs a little work.   

 

*** According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada the Labrador was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's nets to shore. Specimens were brought to England in the 1800's by English ships coming from Labrador, where the dog's fine retrieving instincts were honed and developed. One of the best family dogs and canine companions because of their gentle, loving disposition, the highly trainable Labrador also excels in drug detection, as a guide for the blind, and service dog for the disabled. The breed is also an outstanding obedience and field trial competitor. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.