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Name: Lucy Lickardo
Size: ~Small, range: Up to 25 lbs 
Adoption Donation: $250 ** (applicable sales tax included). Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.  

** Lucy Lickardo qualifies for our Seniors for Seniors Program. This program places senior dogs (age 8 or older) with senior citizens (age 65 or older) at a reduced adoption fee of $65.00. If you qualify and are interested in participating in this program, please fill out an application online and type "SENIOR" after your name

Other: Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip 

** Lucy has been diagnosed with mitral valve disease. This is a common disease in older small breed dogs. It is caused by thickening and degeneration of the mirtal valve, causing it to become leaky, and allows backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium with every beat of the heart. This causes a heart murmur.  She takes medication to control this. 

Enalapril ½ 2.5 mg twice a da, cost $18.00 per month

** Lucy also has systemic hypertension, this is high blood pressure throughout the entire body. This means a sustained elevation in systolic pressure of 140mmHg or greater, in diastolic pressure of 90mmHg or greater, or both. This requires daily medication to manage. Amlodipine (0.625mg/ml) 0.3mls SID $75.00 for 3 months

It is recommended that she have a recheck echo and bloodwork to monitor her condition 9-12 months from 10/22/24.

Lucy Lickardo is a spunky gal looking for a best friend

Foster Home Feedback 

12/16/24 Foster Feedback: Lucy Lickardo has been with us for 2 months now and is such a fun, sweet dog to have around. She’s been making progress with house training, understanding what to do outside and making it happen quickly, especially with this wintry weather we’ve had. It’s been quite the shocking change for her coming from the mild, warmer climate in Mexico! Lucy doesn’t have any accidents in the house as long as we take her outside frequently throughout the day and after she wakes up. Before the weather was cold, she would do a cute back leg kick-out with a stretch after finishing her bathroom business. 

Lucy’s tenacious personality shines through when it’s mealtime where she gets really excited and sometimes bumps my leg enthusiastically with her front paws to make sure I know she’s ready for food. To get my attention, Lucy will stretch her front legs up asking for head scratches. When she’s not cuddled on the couch or in my lap and enjoying neck scratches, she wanders around licking the carpet and dog beds. 

This resilient girl would do best in a mellow environment. Lucy does ok with dogs who are slower and respect her space but is most interested in human connection. Do you have room on your couch for this tiny, snuggly sweetheart? 

11/14/2024 Foster Feedback: Lucy Lickardo is a sweet and affectionate Poodle mix searching for love and her forever home. Despite her age and past, Lucy is full of life and love, always ready to greet you with a wagging tail. Lucy’s ideal day consists of delicious meals, trotting around the house exploring the smells and endless lap snuggles. She will rub her body around on the couch to get the itchy spots.

Lucy hasn’t shown interest in our resident dogs, but she tolerates them. She is easy-going and loves to be with people most. Her preference would be to sleep in bed with you but she does well in a comfy bed in the kitchen puppy pen. Lucy is not a fan of being in a crate and gets vocal about it.

Lucy and her bestie, Ethel, were rescued in Tijuana, Mexico after being abandoned. They flew to the States and took 2 long road trips to get here safely. We have been working hard at house training and going outside frequently, especially after waking up.

We hope to hear from you soon, Lucy is eager to meet her new family!