Our world has lost a very special k9. My very close friend Judy and her family are grieving the loss of their most precious girl , Lucy. Elsa and Riggs and I will also be missing this bright light.. Lucy has been a part of our lives for over 11 years and when I say that she was special, I mean that in every sense of the word.

She often tried to settle Elsa’s exuberance by calmly and quietly resting her head on her.

Lucy was around before Elsa and I am glad that Luke got to meet and hang with her. She was the sweetest Golden Retriever who pretty much loved everyone that she met. Lucy was around a few years before Yogi (her younger brother) came into the picture they were inseparable from that moment on. Yogi will be missing his sister immensely.

Lucy was hands down Elsa’s best girl friend ever. She had a very hard time containing her excitement when Lucy was around.

Elsa adored her and was beside herself whenever Lucy came over to play. If I told her that Lucy was coming over, she’d stand at the door waiting for her arrival. Lucy was quite the lady, she showed much more reserve as far as demonstrating her affection for Elsa, although it was clear that she loved hanging out with the much more demonstrative Elsa.

I am so happy that Riggs got to meet Lucy, she had much to teach him. He was completely smitten with her and would follow her everywhere. She was kind and patient with him as she shared her life experience.

My deepest sympathy goes out to her family, it is a sad moment in time. There are so many wonderful dogs in each and everyone’s life, we are blessed to share our lives with theirs. As time passes, the sadness of loss will lessen and the memories will help to replace the sadness.

I feel honored to have known Lucy and will miss her dearly. The world has lost a very special soul.

Another special moment, she will be missed by everyone and anyone who met her.

Lucy is featured in and on the Cover of my Golden Retriever Notebook.