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LucyCares

Inspired by Lucy, our puppy mill survivor, our goal is to provide financial support to local animal No toys. No bones. They were truly broken.
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Lucy - a puppy mill survivor's story
Lucy was a commercial puppy mill breeder dog living in a barn in the middle of a field. When she was rescued she was found in a wire crate with six other dogs; crates were stacked on top of each other. The barn had no heat or air conditioning, and the dogs were exposed to the extreme heat and cold. matted and filthy, The dogs were found living in their own f***

s. Lucy, like many of the dogs, was malnourished and weighed half of what her healthy weight should have been. The dominant dogs within the crates fight for food and the weaker dogs are often forced to eat f***s to survive. Veterinary care is the mills is minimal and grooming non-existent. “Bathing” might consist of being sprayed down in the crate with the other dogs by a powerwasher. Lucy was bred every cycle – forcibly yanked from her crate, thrown into a different crate with a male dog, bred, and then thrown back in a crate (often not the same “home” crate, so she had to adjust to a new pack of dogs). Most mill dogs never even experience the feel of grass under their feet. No soft bed, just a hard wire crate crammed with other pitiful dogs. Often the mill dogs become aggressive with each other out of the pure boredom of their day-to-day lives. Lucy (and other mill dogs) live every minute of every day and night terrified; the psychological damage can be too much to bear for some dogs. Lucy lived in these conditions for six long years. In 2009, Best Friends Animal Society (in conjunction with local animal rescue groups) saved over 150 dogs from Lucy’s Indiana puppy mill. Through a Pup-My-Ride, the dogs were disbursed to various animal rescue groups throughout the United States. Two of the mill dogs - Sunny and Lucy - made her way into our home via Yorkie 911 Rescue based out of New York-to be fostered until their forever homes could be found. The girls were such a pitiful sight to behold – frightened, underweight, and unaccustomed to (and suspicious of) human touch. Fighting through her fears, Lucy did what she could to protect Sunny whenever we approached. We realized quickly that our new houseguests needed to be separated because they fed off each other's fears; we were able to find a wonderful home for Sunny and she is currently living in New York. Progress with Lucy was slow but measurable. Little by little we could glimpse the exceptional dog hiding beneath the pain of the puppy mill. Eventually Lucy braved the house - always keeping a safe distance from her "rescuers" but showing genuine curiosity toward the other dogs. Lucy could often be found watching the interactions between ourselves and our established dogs. Through the eyes of Grace, Lilly and Molly she could see that that all touch was not rough, not all voices were harsh, and not all humans were hurtful. We fell in love, of course, and decided to adopt Lucy and she is now fully part of our pack. Over the past five years we've have watched in awe as she has healed herself through sheer courage and determination. We have witnessed her first unsteady steps on the grass in the yard to being harnessed for her first walk through the neighborhood. She has braved home baths and haircuts, car rides, and veterinary appointments. Throughout this process, we have amazed at the undying spirit and resilience of our little miracle. Today, Lucy is a happy and healthy girl who loves her pack. She has changed our lives! Watching her toss a toy into the air, sun herself on the patio, run around the yard with a big smile on her face, boss us when she is ready for a treat or snuggle on the couch...she is happy, truly happy, all day, every day. She is our little hero...our superstar! LucyCares is founded on the belief that all life deserves respect and is based on the qualities of our amazing Lucy , resiliency,
curiosity, courage and unconditional love. Please share Lucy’s story to anybody who you know is thinking of purchasing a pet shop puppy. If we all stopped buying dogs from a pet shop, the misery of puppy mills would end. We sell our stuff at local events in and around York, PA.

09/05/2024

Working on some new fall Gaiters 😃

09/02/2024

08/14/2024

Our dogs love this place! Barkby Plungers

08/07/2024

We move around this house like we're tethered together...not weird at all😆

07/24/2024

Any $$ would help! They have a matching $5000 if they raise $5000.

07/20/2024

Coming this fall! Debuting at Kindred Collections in August....

07/09/2024

Starting August 1st we will have a booth at Kindred Collections We are so excited!

07/03/2024

We're off to a great start. We have various Facebook fundraising events going on. Don't forget our Cookie Fundraiser on July 13, 1284 Wheatland Avenue, Lancaster!
To donate through our Facebook Fundraiser, click here.
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1025567942535202/996364999157777

06/30/2024

GROOT loved his new hat! My favorite customer today💙

06/30/2024

All set up at Prussian Street Arcade we're offering custom bandanas and dog hats along with some of our shirts and gaiters PLUS free pup cups💙

06/24/2024

We're going to be at Prussian Street Arcade Manheim this Sunday June 30th from 12 to 4. We're bringing handmade bandanas that you can customize with patches, sayings and/or your dog's name. We're also bringing our doggie baseball hats and some gaiters. Oh and bring your pup because were giving away pup cups! This is going to be a fun one!

06/16/2024

Highly Recommend! We have THREE Charlie's Crusaders Pet Rescue dogs

06/12/2024

Fosters left to go to rescue yesterday. I loved them, I got attached in a very short time and I cried when they left but you know what... I would do it all again.

The woman who is transporting them to Yorkie911 Rescue, Inc was wonderful. I've talked to her many times already. She loves them as much as I do. She's been sending pics and they look happy.

I loved being a teeny tiny part of this village. We got two dogs out of a puppy mill and onto a new exciting life.

I highly recommend fostering❤️

06/08/2024

They're leaving on Monday heading to Yorkie911 Rescue, Inc .

If you are at all interested in adopting, fill out an application. They are very special dogs❤

06/06/2024

Laney (the maltese) is cuddled in Charlotte's tail and Tater is sitting on Foster Dads lap. Did I tell you that Dave is Taters favorite person in the whole wide world. OH and they are both learning to play with toys❤

They have been nothing but delightful😀

06/02/2024

Nite fosters❤

06/01/2024

😁
Soon to be up for adoption at Yorkie911 Rescue, Inc
In the meantime, he's chilling with us for a few days💙

05/31/2024

Catch us here tomorrow!
2024 Glen Rock Arts & Brew Fest

05/29/2024

We call this one Lainey❤

She's a sweet, happy pappy. She is a lap dog who loves to be held. She too likes people, kids and dogs. Her favorite thing so far is decompressing on my lap.We haven't heard her bark yet she's just silly and chill😉

❤🧡💛💚💜

05/29/2024

We call this one Tater Tot. What we know so far.
He is young and a ball of energy. He is very sweet and is ok with my dogs and kids. He does this weird pose (pict two) when he watches TV. So far he likes murder mysteries and farmer wants a wife😅 He watches out the front window just fascinated with this new life. He slept all night and believe it or not this poodle is not that barky😊

Its so much fun watching him discover his new life.

He spent at least 4 years in the mill breeding. Its a hard life and the Amish farmer that had him most likely made $$$$$. Spread the word for Tater's sake please don't buy a pup on line or in a pet store.

05/29/2024

We picked up these two today. They came straight from an Amish breeder.

We don't know anything about them. The poodle is a boy and the Maltese mix is a girl. They are both a bit scared but still sweet, funny and loving.

They got a bath a good healthy meal, some playtime and then snuggles. I glammed out their crates with soft beds and plenty of clean snuggly blankets.

I hope they enjoyed their first night of freedom💜

They will be available for adoption soon via Yorkie911 Rescue, Inc

05/26/2024

Guess what? Our gaiters double as headbands😙

05/25/2024

All set up at theHBGFlea!

PSA please leave your dog at home. It's way too hot out here.

05/14/2024

05/12/2024

We have avocado raincoats!

05/10/2024

Doing a DNA test on this one. Closest guess wins a free LC package🤩

Things to consider
She has a beard😊
She does smile🥰
She's very smart😀
She's a digger🤨
She's inexhaustible 🤭
Good luck!

05/07/2024

Mother's Day Outdoor Market catch us there on Sunday! Afterall, Dog Moms are Mom's too 💛
Downtown York

04/23/2024

Pom pom necklace just added😄

04/22/2024

Catch us here this Saturday along with 75 local vendors, food, fun and more! We're so excited!
Flinchbaugh's Orchard & Farm Market

04/20/2024

An Eagles fan stopped by today and bought a Take it Easy hat😃 and she happens to look just like our Daisy💚

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Happy Thanksgiving 🧡

The girls had a blast at Barkby Plungers can't wait to back 😄 i was a nervous mom and was ready to jump in after them at a moments notice 😶

I think she likes us🧡

Dave got four new paws added today. Every dog both past and present has a paw on his arm💜 that's way more official than adoption papers😊

Charlotte and Daisy enjoying the park😄 they were so excited! Here me yelling ouch at the end they both jumped on me and scratched my belly😅

Just got this video of Jolene! She heads out tomorrow on the transport truck. We are meeting the transport in Harrisburg at 8:45am on Saturday 💖 Safe travels Jolene💕 we are super excited to get you😍