Yantan Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Last Friday I travelled back to Norfolk to spend a long weekend with Lucy, 3 leggity Trailie, and her mum, Leony. I was back up foster mum to Lucy when she spent 9 months with my friend and neighbour, Dorothy, shortly after losing her leg in an accident with a tractor and I love her very, very much She's been with Leony for 18 months or so and has blossomed into a confident and cheeky girl. Leony gives her the best life possible and they go everywhere together as Lucy is a companion dog and is of enormous help to Leony who suffers from agrophobia. We went to Sandringham where Lucy took part in her first proper agility competition. She messed about the first day, we think she was simply overwhelmed by the occasion but did very well on the second day and just missed her first ever clear round when she was spooked by the judge's skirt billowing in the wind and ran past the final hurdle! Here's Lucy and mum taking things easy between rounds: Up and over: Does my bum look big? Showing you can still corner well on 3 legs Having fun at the beach and looking rather cheeky to boot Relaxing at home I had a brilliant weekend and have made a really good friend in Leony. We spent the whole weekend laughing and otherwise getting on like a house on fire. I can't wait to go back Marion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rykat Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Brill photos. She certainly looks like she was enjoying it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemimap Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Lucy Great pics, sounds like you had a fab time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Oh Marion, Lucy is just so beautiful How lovely that she's helping Leony overcome some difficulties too - they obviously bring out the best in each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 What a great pair they make. Lucy is such a beautiful lady. Love the pic of her on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 That first picture is lovely! So happy and relaxed. Glad you had a great time. These dogs are pretty great at finding us good friends arn't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobleronie Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Marion, it's heartwarming to see the lovely Lucy so happy and enjoying life to the full. May she long continue to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffymad Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Thank you so much for sharing Marion Lucy's and Leony's story really should be covered by a nation paper to show that rescue dogs even with disabilities still have got so much to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby1Nic Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Great pics and a heartwarming story too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanishPastry Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Blimey, she jumps full height and everything? She looks very happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Wonderful pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Looks as though they have both found exactly what they needed I forgot she was three legged as I was looking through those agility pics, what a girl :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindlebabe Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 What a fabulous time Lucy is having . Isn't that what life should be about, mutual companionship, love and respect . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyAnn Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 I also met Lucy recently in Norfolk as I went down to meet up with some trailies and she is such a wonderful ambassador both for trailies and also for showing people just what a three legged dog can do. She is such a happy girl and we at the Trailhound Trust are very proud of her. Well done Lucy and I hope to see you again in the near future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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