Lucy

As you know, Lucy passed away Monday night, July12. She developed bad heart failure about a year ago and was collapsing after any exercise, but a doggie heart pill and diuretic did wonders. But recently she started having the same problems and was awake most nights breathing hard. After returning from Germany, we watched her for two days and it was clear she was no longer her old self. John gave her an aspirin Saturday because she looked in pain. So Monday morning we took her down to the beach with Gus. She had a nice swim in the ocean (and later the tidal pool).

Best of all, she got to eat some seaweed and dead things!

We let her walk up the path without leash, but then a bird flew low over the path and she couldn't help but bolt into the underbrush one more time. She was out of breath within seconds though, and smartly made her way right back to the deck where Mom helped her up. She needed to rest a few minutes, but then was ready.

Homeward Bound

She is now with Lassie chasing birds and rabbits across grassy meadows. We love you, Lucy!