Nothing breaks a dog’s heart more than being unwanted by its family.
Imagine: you had a nice home with people who loved you your entire life, and then, all of a sudden, it all just stopped.
Not only did you lose everything, but your days turned into a nightmare the minute you stepped your paw onto the cold, unknown asphalt, beginning the life of a stray.
That’s exactly what happened to Lucy, a senior Labrador girl whose life revolved around avoiding traps and humans. She was scared, but more than anything, she was heartbroken… until someone kind decided to do something about it.
Scared And Heartbroken
One day, a Mississippi woman, Lane Bounds, was exiting her gym when she saw Lucy standing in the parking lot. She immediately called out to her in a friendly voice, but Lucy ran away.
A few days later, the same thing happened. This time, Lucy was sleeping near a local bank, but her traumatic experience didn’t allow her to trust Lane just yet.
“Leaving the gym, I noticed an old stray in the parking lot. Days later, I found her sleeping in the bushes at a local bank, Lane wrote in the post called “Lucy’s story.”
Willing to help the poor dog, Lane immediately sprang into action. She made several posts, inquiring about Lucy. In the meantime, she set humane traps with food near her, but all that was in vain. This Lab girl was simply too smart – and too skittish.
I made posts looking for her owners with no luck. She outsmarted all traps, but I just knew I had to help her,” Lane wrote in the post called “Lucy’s story.”
Then, Lane devised a different plan. One afternoon, she brought her own dog, Delta, to the scene, hoping to attract Lucy’s attention. And, it worked!
Lucy finally found herself in front of Lane’s car, interacting with Delta. Over the next couple of days, she allowed Lane to feed her from her hand, and she even hopped into her car.
The rest, as they say, is history!
Lane took Lucy home and her entire family embraced the dog with an open heart. When they brought the dog to the vet for a checkup, Lane found out that Lucy had a family before.
She got in touch, explaining the situation, but Lucy’s family decided they didn’t want her anymore. They said they weren’t interested in reuniting, which only made Lane want her even more.
She took in Lane on a foster basis, making sure this laid-back, gentle Lab had everything needed for a full recovery.
Incredible Transformation
It was truly rewarding to see Lucy transform in such a short amount of time. She soon opened up to the entire family and officially became everyone’s sweetheart.
Lucy loved her mom and dad, Delta, and her hooman siblings. She was all about cozy naps, cuddles, and adventures. She was the perfect companion, which ultimately meant one thing: Lucy was meant to be a foster fail!
“After over a week of trying to trap and rescue this girl, and now spending two months fostering her with amazing potential offers for her betterment, I just could not imagine Lady Lucy being anywhere else than here with us,” Lane stated on Facebook.
Today, this sweet furry girl is happier than ever. Lane and the family still do their best to help her overcome her past trauma and Lucy reciprocates with her wonderful personality.
“Everyday we try to give her a life and love that helps heal whatever went wrong in her past, and I’m still not sure how we ever lived without each other. Lu is now a healthy 75+ pounds and by far, the most loyal creature I’ve ever met,” Lucy’s mom added.
After countless nightmares and many sleepless nights on the streets of Mississippi, Lucy finally has her own home – the one that is perfect for her!
You can keep up with Lucy’s daily updates on her mom’s TikTok account. I know I can’t wait to see her next adventures!
Have a great life, Lucy! You deserve it.