Safe Haven of Iowa County

10/4/23 Update: Lucy was recently adopted and able to spend a little over a week in a home during their home trial period. Unforunately, Lucy needed to be returned as she wasn't getting along well with the indoor/outdoor cats in the home. She was snapping at them & before any harm was done, they knew it was best to find her a home without the temptations of kitties. Her adopters tried their best to make the living arrangements work - as they loved her dearly. But, the cats are also part of the family & were entirely stressed out with Lucy in their home. This active senior gal is back at Safe Haven and is ready to begin her search for a home without cats. She would do best in a home that is able to keep up with her high level of energy - also one where she has room to safely run & exercise (a fenced-in yard would be great for her). 

Meet Lucy! This sweet older gal was recently returned to us after being in her home for over 9 years. Lucy was previously adopted from Safe Haven as a young eight week old puppy, over nine years ago. After her owners health continued to decline, they decided they weren't able to continue caring for her, knowing she deserved the best care. She spent the past while living outside in a fenced-in yard. The adjustment period for Lucy has been tough - new people, new sounds, other dogs & cats, just a entirely new place... what a change this girl has gone through! With slow introductions and patience, Lucy has began showing her sweet personality. She has grown to love stuffed toys - especially ones with squeakers! She also loves being outside on walks and spending time in our large fenced-in yard areas. We continue to work on her diet - adjusting her feedings to hopefully one day get her to eat her meals well! We also realize the stress of the shelter environment and change of her surroundings may be part of her lack of appetite, right now. 

Lucy has been brought up-to-date on her vaccinations, been examined by a veterinarian, and would love to begin searching for her new forever home. An ideal home would be one where this senior gal can live her out golden years - living worry free! 

If you think you may be able to give Lucy the home she deserves, please complete an online adoption application as the first step in the adoption process. The application can be found on our website, www.wesavepets.com. Once the application has been submitted, a volunteer will be in contact with the next step of setting up a meet & greet time.