She was found tied to a post outside of the Richmond Animal Shelter and now she’s looking for a new home.
Lucy, the one-year-old German shepherd, was found outside of the shelter on No. 5 Road more than two months ago and has warmed to the BCSPCA staff and other dogs.
According to shelter staff, she is very shy and is looking for a patient family that can work with her to gain her trust.
Lucy, staff say, is “slowly learning to trust us and is starting to show her true personality! Lucy has warmed up to our staff and now loves snuggles and being around her favourite people.
“She likes to rearrange her room and play with her favourite squeaky toys during the day. She cannot get enough of pets and will nudge you to continue scratching her.
“Lucy loves running around in her yard and would love to find a home with a backyard for her to play fetch in.”
She is, however, nervous with quick and sudden movements and would do best in a calm and quiet home.
“She gained confidence after having play dates with other dogs in our care and would do well in a home with a patient canine friend, as she loves to play rough,” added shelter staff.
“Lucy does have a prey drive and would not do well in a home with other small animals. We are unsure how she will do in a home with cats. Lucy will need to meet any interested families multiple times to gain her trust before taking her home.”
If you think your home would be a good fit for Lucy, here are some ways to find out:
1.) Visit the shelter to meet this pet during adoption viewings Friday to Tuesday noon to 3pm, learn more about their ideal match, and apply to adopt in person; or
2.) Submit an online application at adopt.spca.bc.ca and staff will contact the first suitable adopter to set-up a visit! Kindly note that due to the high number of applications and the availability of walk-in adoptions an online applicant would have to be available to come in for a meet within 24 hrs.
