Our Sweet Lucy September 5, 2003 - October 22, 2012
Picked from a litter of purebred Aussie pups, Lucy was the only redhead in the group. From a tiny puppy she grew into the most beautiful, most intelligent and loyal companion we've ever known.
We were blessed to have 9 wonderful years with Lucy, before she swiftly succombed to a
hemangiosarcoma in her liver and/or spleen.
Lucy at around 8 weeks
From age 4-5 months, Lucy was our devoted fishing partner on the Hoh River, which quickly became one of her favorite places to play and explore. On each sunny day we went fishing, she would run up and down those gravel river bars, chasing the shadows of the birds which taunted her from above.
Her excitement grew each time one of us hooked a steelhead, jumping into the river to try to herd the fish to shore.She quickly earned the nickname of "Hoh Dog".
Our last trip out there was just this past September.
Her excitement grew each time one of us hooked a steelhead, jumping into the river to try to herd the fish to shore.She quickly earned the nickname of "Hoh Dog".
Our last trip out there was just this past September.
We are so happy we had that time with her while she still seemed a healthy dog.
Lucy herding a steelhead, sporting her spring puppy-cut
I miss her so much,
my heart aches to hear her bark,
or her little whine when she wanted a treat,
to feel her silky coat beneath my hand
as she greeted me at my car when I returned home.
You are missed Sweet Lucy. I know you'll be waiting for me.
