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Lucy

  • Senior
  • Female
  • Large
  • Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler

About Lucy

Council Bluffs, IA

Breed

Australian Cattle Dog / Blue HeelerMix

Physical Traits

Senior
(8+ years)
Female
Large
(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes

Lucy’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Lucy's Story

If you're looking to adopt a sensational senior, Lucy is your girl. She is an Australian Cattle Dog mix, born Dec 2015. She is a little timid at first, but will be your best pal once she get to know you. She is seriously the ideal dog! She needs a home with a fenced yard and she is usually good with other dogs (we would do a dog intro to make sure she got along with any in your house). She might prefer to be the only dog in the house, it really depends on the dogs. She does fine with dogs that don't get in her face. She gets a little nervous and when they get right in her face. She's met lots of other dogs she's been fine with. <br/><br/>Here are a few more fun facts:<br/><br/>*Good with kids *House trained<br/><br/>*Low energy *Quiet/doesn't bark much (inside or outside) <br/><br/>*Walks well on a leash<br/><br/>*Curious about cats and gets along with them <br/><br/>*Trained to stay off furniture *No counter surfing for food <br/><br/>*Leaves the trash alone and doesn't chew on anything that is out around the house<br/><br/>*She is not kenneled during the day because she's very well behaved, but she is also fine in a kennel.<br/><br/>*She only barks if someone rings the doorbell, knocks, or if a visitor leaves. If someone just walks in the house, she doesn't bark. She doesn't even bark at the neighbors or their dogs when she's outside. <br/><br/>*She has 2 medications she takes in the evening for incontinence. As long as she has them, she doesn't have accidents. She's very good at letting her foster mom know when she needs to go outside. The medication isn't too expensive. <br/><br/>*She needs to be on Purina ProPlan urinary food. She goes through about a bag and a half during a month. This food helps reduce the chance of stones forming in her bladder/kidney.<br/><br/>*Lucy likes to follow her foster mom around the house to see what she's doing, but if it's not exciting to her, she will go back to her bed and lay down. If you're looking for a well-behaved senior girl that you don't have to train, Lucy might just be for you.<br/><br/>The suggested adoption donation for Lucy is $275. Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. <br/><br/>Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application is approved, we will put you in touch with the animal's foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. <br/><br/>Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal's needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. <br/><br/>To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page, Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc.

If you're looking to adopt a sensational senior, Lucy is your girl. She is an Australian Cattle Dog mix, born Dec 2015. She is a little timid at first, but will be your best pal once she get to know you. She is seriously the ideal dog! She needs a home with a fenced yard and she is usually good with other dogs (we would do a dog intro to make sure she got along with any in your house). She might prefer to be the only dog in the house, it really depends on the dogs. She does fine with dogs that don't get in her face. She gets a little nervous and when they get right in her face. She's met lots of other dogs she's been fine with.

Here are a few more fun facts:

*Good with kids *House trained

*Low energy *Quiet/doesn't bark much (inside or outside)

*Walks well on a leash

*Curious about cats and gets along with them

*Trained to stay off furniture *No counter surfing for food

*Leaves the trash alone and doesn't che

If you're looking to adopt a sensational senior, Lucy is your girl. She is an Australian Cattle Dog mix, born Dec 2015. She is a little timid at first, but will be your best pal once she get to know you. She is seriously the ideal dog! She needs a home with a fenced yard and she is usually good with other dogs (we would do a dog intro to make sure she got along with any in your house). She might prefer to be the only dog in the house, it really depends on the dogs. She does fine with dogs that don't get in her face. She gets a little nervous and when they get right in her face. She's met lots of other dogs she's been fine with.

Here are a few more fun facts:

*Good with kids *House trained

*Low energy *Quiet/doesn't bark much (inside or outside)

*Walks well on a leash

*Curious about cats and gets along with them

*Trained to stay off furniture *No counter surfing for food

*Leaves the trash alone and doesn't chew on anything that is out around the house

*She is not kenneled during the day because she's very well behaved, but she is also fine in a kennel.

*She only barks if someone rings the doorbell, knocks, or if a visitor leaves. If someone just walks in the house, she doesn't bark. She doesn't even bark at the neighbors or their dogs when she's outside.

*She has 2 medicatio

How To Adopt

Lucy was listed as Adoptable by Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue, Inc
How can I adopt Lucy?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue, Inc. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Lucy is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue, Inc for details on the pet.
When can I meet Lucy?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue, Inc will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Lucy, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue, Inc, and they'll be happy to help!
Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue, Inc's Adoption Policy
To be considered for one of our rescue animals, please read the biography on the dog's profile to see if they may be the right fit for you. Then please visit http://www.muddypawssecondchancerescue.com and click "Adopt A Pet" menu to fill out an application for the dog you are interested in.  Didn't find the perfect one for you yet? Fill out an application to be pre-approved for when the right dog comes along! Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue does not have a physical location as all of our pets are in the loving homes of fosters! However, we do have meet & greets weekly at a few locations around town as well as occasional events and fundraisers! Our pups and volunteers would love for you to swing by and visit! Here is a link to our Facebook pag (be sure to like us) and you can even "subscribe" to be notified when new events are added!  https://www.facebook.com/muddypawssecondchancerescue/events

Lucy is from Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue, Inc

[Council Bluffs, IA]

Our Mission
Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue is a not for profit organization formed in 2014 by a small group of devoted animal lovers, in the Council Bluffs/Omaha area, with many years of rescue experience wanting to make a difference in the lives of dogs.   Our rescue focuses on small breed dogs, less than 35 pounds, of any age.  It i...
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