Newest addition "Lucy"

                


Lucy was our very first A&B foster and we fell in love with her big brown eyes and her huge heart. Lucy was from a South Carolina kill shelter.  Her owner dropped her off and no longer wanted the responsibility of owning a dog.  There was no room at the shelter for her and we agreed to take her in and foster her, in hopes to adopt her out. She was covered in mats and even had chewing gum in her hair! Gross! Lucy came with some open wounds and a large scar on her inside thigh that was still healing. She was afraid of every noise.  She even tried to climb our fence, in fear, trying to escape her scary life.


                                         

Little did I know that "Little Loo" and my other rescue female, Juno would become best of friends.  Inseparable soul sisters! Juno helped Lucy over come her fears and every day we saw her become a more confident dog. When it came time to adopt her out, we couldn't deny that she was meant to stay here forever from the beginning. She has thrived here at the Sward house and is part of the family.  She is living the good life, with her big sister by her side, wagging that tail and with a smile a mile long. Lucy we love you, and we couldn't imagine letting you go!

                                      

                                                Lucy and Juno playing a game of chase


                           

Lucy Before

(below)

                                                       TENDER HEARTS

(A Tribute to Volunteers)

By Dee Clair

I greet each day inside my cage

And wait for God to write my page

I wonder if you’ll come today?

And let me feel the light of day

My whole life has been dark with pain

And those who caused it--what did they gain?

They stole my trust, my livelihood

And all because they simply could

                                          Lucy After

                                          (below)

                                

I yearn to run through scented fields

Without a cage and lock to yield

To chase a squirrel that can't be caught

To earn a love that can't be bought

But the darkest days have a light

In the quiet mornings that follow night

You come to visit every day

Without a motive, without a pay

You carried me when I was weak

Brought trust I was too pained to seek

You healed my wounds that took their toll

You rescued my slowly dying soul

And now I listen for your voice

Knowing that you're here by choice

You didn’t know me at the start

And yet I’m planted in your heart

I’m learning to accept your praise

And not avert my fearful gaze

Forgive me if I cower still

My life has been against my will

I feel that you are growing tired

Within this fight that you’ve been mired

If you can keep your doubts at bay

It would mean the world if you could stay

I can’t predict how this will end

But I know this of you, my friend

You selflessly all played your part

You saved me with your tender heart