Meet our husky girl Lucy Van Pelt!
If you're looking for a cuddly co-pilot, look no further than Lucy Van Pelt. True to her name, she's a strong, intelligent gal with plenty of personality and a heart of gold. Her foster family says, "She is the fifth husky our family has fostered and by far the smartest!" With her piercing blue eyes, she might look like she's judging you, but she is actually an absolute love bug who is deeply devoted to her pack. At 4 years old and 45 lbs, Lucy is incredibly smart and highly treat-motivated; after just a week of obedience training, she has already shown remarkable results and is eager to keep learning. Lucy comes from an unfortunate background - she was surrendered to an open intake municipal shelter because her family couldn't manage a skin condition, and sadly she went onto the shelter's at-risk euthanasia list. We saw her sweet face and knew we had to jump in and pull her.
Ideal Home
Lucy thrives on a structured routine that includes two 45-minute walks a day alongside a 30-minute exercise session for running, fetching, or playing. She would do best in a work-from-home environment or in a household with other dogs to keep her company during the day. She is great with both dogs and most likely cats (has made initial introductions), making her a wonderful fit for a multi-pet home.
Ongoing Health
Lucy's skin and scabs are healing perfectly - we have moved her to healthy foods and she is thriving. She is a healthy eater who loves fresh snacks like apples, cucumbers, and crunchy broccoli stems. Lucy is microchipped, spayed, and fully vaccinated.
Training & Support
Lucy is already house-trained. True to her husky roots, she has a beautifully vocal personality and will let out a howl if you're eating something delicious without sharing or if her dinner is taking too long. However, she is a polite hostess who doesn't bark at visitors. She is also described as a "quick learner" who is "devoted to her pack, including my older dog".
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transportation
Lucy is currently in Illinois. We can provide transportation for approved adopters.
