Lucy

For thirteen years, it was a rare moment that Lucy (Lady Elucibeth) was not at my heel, or my shoulder, or on my lap. Lucy had all those qualities that we admire in dogs: faithfulness, loyalty, bravery, and deep, abiding love.

Plagued by fears beyond her control (the monster in the oven) Lucy rallied her courage every day to climb those steep stairs; to go through threatening doorways; to do her important and dangerous job of defending and protecting those under her care. She raised her foster-puppy, Henry, with great patience and sturdy example.

Lucy leaves this bereft human; Henry, her companion of ten years (who still looks for her); and many passionately-loved human friends who will miss her noisy, ecstatic greetings.

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Comments

[Cathy]

Oh Sharon I'm terrible sorry to read about this :( I know how much these animals mean to you.

[Stve]

Our thoughts are with you and yours.

Steve and All of Lucy's friends on the Friday Ark

[Cindy]

Ah, Lucy!

[daintee]

So sorry to read this--it breaks my heart. Having two dogs myself, a day like this is one that I fear most, looming somewhere in my future :(

[BluegrassPoet]

I am very sorry. We lost two beloved old cats in the last year, so I can sympathize.