Lucy

Meet Lucy!

Meet Lucy, an adorable 9-month-old (born at the end of January) Beagle mix weighing in at about 20 pounds. This sweet girl has had a tough start to life, but she hasn't lost her ability to love. She's ready for her next chapter, and she's hoping it will be with a family of her very own!

Lucy was born into a hoarding situation, and after that she was tossed into a loud shelter. This is a rough start for any pup, and Lucy is still learning that the world can be a safe and wonderful place.

But here's the wonderful news: Lucy is making amazing progress! Since joining Starfish Animal Rescue, she has blossomed into a loving, playful, and affectionate little girl. She's warming up to new people much more quickly than before and is learning that meeting new friends can be a good thing! She is meeting and socializing with new people on a daily basis, and she's doing great. Every day, she's gaining confidence and showing more of her sweet personality. It's been so rewarding to watch her discover that the world isn't such a scary place after all!

Underneath that initially shy exterior is a playful, affectionate, and incredibly sweet little girl! Lucy loves other dogs and really comes alive when she has a furry friend to play with. Having another friendly dog in her forever home is a must for Lucy. A canine companion will help her build confidence, come out of her shell, and discover just how much fun being a dog can be!

She loves playing outside, but don't let that fool you into thinking she's all energy. Lucy is also a big fan of curling up on the couch for a cozy nap and soaking up all the pets and affection she can get. She's doing wonderfully with her potty training, and she's very food motivated, which makes continuing her training a fun way to build trust and strengthen your bond.

Lucy's dream home will include:

At least one other friendly dog to be her buddy and help her feel confident.
A fenced yard where she can safely explore and play.
No children under the age of 10. Young children may unintentionally frighten her, and she needs a calm environment where she can feel safe.
A patient, understanding family willing to give her the time and encouragement she needs to continue blossoming.

Lucy may have started life with more challenges than any puppy should have to face, but she's proving every day just how resilient she is. She's learning to trust, making new friends, enjoying affection, and becoming a wonderful little companion. She just needs a family willing to continue helping her shine!

Imagine being the family that finally shows Lucy what it feels like to belong. A warm bed, a furry best friend, a fenced yard to play in, and people who love her unconditionally.

Lucy has spent enough of her young life waiting. Now it's her turn to be someone's beloved family member. Could you be her happily ever after?





The adoption fee of $400 will include spay/neuter, microchip,

age-appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm, and any other necessary medical treatment to ensure

a healthy new pup for your family. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe the breed, since our pups all come from shelters, we can not and will not make any guarantee on breed or size. We can tell you that they are 100%% RESCUED! And that is the BEST breed!

*Please note that we are a foster home-based rescue and we do home visits as part of the adoption process - we are unable to adopt to families who live outside of the Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Thank you for your understanding.