Doggles

I spoke with my father today, who lives in Ohio, and he said they were having a snowstorm.  At the time I happened to be out walking Lucy at the beach, enjoying 73 and sunny.  I felt guilty.  For about twelve seconds.  Then my mind went straight back to gratitude.

Speaking of gratitude, Lucy Goose appreciates a gorgeous day as much as I do.  I'm sure she had her fill of living on the streets in inclement weather, and is fairly happy to be enjoying the outdoors as opposed to surviving them.

Exhibit A

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Jedi Master and Apprentice

We have a lot of Light Sabers at our house.  Even though Star Wars movies are a thing of the past, and mark MY generation, somehow the Marketing Machine has seen to it that my son's generation knows every character.
He recently realized that, if he considers himself a Jedi Master, he is without Apprentice. Oh no!
Enter Lucy.
She is his new Jedi Apprentice from the Planet Dogu, having risen from the devastation of previous attacks from the Empire and its evil Sith lords.   She is a strong warrior, dedicated to defending the Republic and the Force.  We expect with proper training from Jedi Oliver, she will one day be on the Senate, representing Dogu in negotiations for Peace and Stability in the Galaxy.

"Help me Obiwan.  You're my only hope."

Even Jedis need a snack break.  

To see Lucy's BIO, click here

Interested...Now what?

windy day.

Since I don't work for a rescue, you might be wondering what the next steps are if you are interested in exploring Lucy as a your potential pet.

First of all, choosing a dog is a big deal!  I understand!   I want the 'match' to be right, for your sake, and also for hers.  In fact, I'm hoping for a downright love fest.

So here's the process:

Meet Up: If you are intrigued, then let's see if there is chemistry!  I am happy to arrange a meet and greet - just contact me to arrange.  Either you can come to me, or I can come to you.  If you are outside LA and within driving distance, I don't mind road-tripping.  It would be a great excuse to!  Lucy Goose is a great copilot.

Home Check:  Nothing to freak out about - I just want to make sure she will be in a safe place.  I honestly don't care how much space you have, or how fancy you are.  I care about whether she is secure in your house (e.g. away from traffic danger, not vulnerable with other animals, etc) and what her access to potty and walks will be.

Home Trial:  Take her for a test drive if it helps you get comfortable with the decision.  Live together for a week or two, give yourselves a chance to settle in together, and keep me posted on how it's going.  I can provide everything you need for this trial, so you don't have to buy dog supplies.

Adoption:  If the love fest has happened, then we will make it official, and I will turn over all of her records, get ownership transferred, etc.  In lieu of an adoption fee, I will ask that you make a donation to one of the rescue organizations that has provided me some guidance on this unexpected journey.

To see Lucy's BIO, click here

A Valentine's Reunion Playdate

Valentines Day is about love, right?  So what better way to spend it than with a loved one.

Charlie's mom takes her to a cage-free daycare called Yellow Brick Road, so I brought Lucy there today so that they could hang out together for the afternoon.  This was the first time that Lucy had seen her daughter, Charlie, since Charlie's adoption in December.  It was a fabulous reunion with (appropriately) lots of kisses.

This was Lucy's second time at a cage-free doggie playcare, and she does very well.  They require (for obvious reasons) an evaluation appointment to make sure the dogs they permit in do not have aggressive tendencies.  We did Lucy's eval in January and she was perfectly fine.  She is a social dog, so she enjoys the open play, and YBR has separate play areas for big dogs and small dogs to keep things safe.  This is important because Lucy (like many bigger dogs) can be heavy handed with very small dogs.

If you are looking for playcare in the Southbay, it's a neat place with a loving staff.

http://yellowbrickroaddoggie.com/

To see Lucy's BIO, click here

The Hunter

I've mentioned before that I suspect Lucy may have some Pointer in her; there's just something about the way she hunts  nose-to-ground, and her body language when she's at attention (her markings hint at the same).
When we walk the greenbelt mulch path, there are a few trees that are difficult to get her away from, because she knows there are creatures nesting in them (and not just birds).  She is especially tuned in if we are on a late night walk before bed.   Her prey drive in action.  This is what gives me some reservation about her compatibility with cats!

To see Lucy's BIO, click here