Have You Ever Wondered About My Foster Lacey?

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Many of you have asked recently if I have ever heard from Lacey? Is she doing okay? Do I ever hear from her?

Last October she was seen tied to a tree for several days at an abandon house in a bad part of town.

The little girl I named Lacey in the parking lot of the dog pound back in October because her hair was so pretty and her eyes were so brittle and sad. The crouched down dog who I thought was a medium because she could not stand up straight. I sat out there with her because they would not let me take her home but I could not take her back into that hell pit. When she was finally adopted out she weighed only 34lbs. Her first adoptive parents called me Thanksgiving weekend to tell me they were putting her to sleep on Monday because she had no will to live--she refused to eat and refused human contact.

A puppy mill survivor this is how she was treated so someone could make a lot of money. Her feet had never touched the ground and she had never been out of a crate. She had no idea how to live. None!

Many of you know her story but I have included the links just in case.

1. http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/help-needed-for-adopteeado...

2. http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/thefoodgroup/forum/topics/need-to...

3. http://doodlerescuecollective.ning.com/profiles/blogs/frustrated-ar...

There are 12 pages of information if you just type in the word " Lace"

Here is to ALL OF YOU! All of you who helped and followed this case. Please share with me this wonderful story. To her adoptive parents who work so hard with her issues. They are the best, most patient family she could ever ask for. Just look what they've done.

She lives in the mountains with trails to hike, lakes to swim, and beautiful music she hears from her parents-- musicians, she thrives. A special thanks to Bernie her new big bossy brother ( who only weighs 5lbs) who taught her to be a dog. The best family ever--she is now weighing in at 50lbs

NOW A NEW NAME WITH A BEAUTIFUL NEW LIFE

MEET SOPHIE. A True Cinderella Story.

If pictures are a thousand words than this is all I need to post here.

With her mentor, Bernie, she now feels safe in a crate :) ( I was told he has no idea he is only 5lbs. He thinks he is huge and he acts like this too! lol Don't they look a like? LOL

Thank You for helping me, help her.

UPDATE: On another note
This was so poorly written. I am doing things super fast these days but I was getting so many requests for an update.
Thank you all for your kind words to me in this post. I really only deserve a part of them.

I really want to emphasize the work this family is doing with this dog. She still has many issues to overcome. It has only been 4.5 months since I met this brittle girl in the dog pound. These adopters convinced me they wanted to take on her challenges and they have--more than anyone could ever imagine. I really thought I could not offer her what she needed to continue. I got her just so far--just survival. They are taking her the rest of the way! And what a way she has come. Great Job. I love you Sarah, Brian, and Bernie.

In a Valentines Card I got from Lacey / Sophie she writes:
" This is a very special Valentines Day for me--it's all because I now understand the warm blessings of Love. Each of you played an important part in my journey and I hold you dear in my heart. Life is good for me now but I will always love you too"!

This is a family that truly wanted a rescue dog! Not for the low cost price or because it is the in thing to do. They had a lot of love to give --and we certainly see what that love is doing.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I love a happy ending!

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

This was a wonderful tribute to the spirit of these amazing dogs and to the wonderful humans that take them in and nurture them. I am so touched by what you all have done. Go Sophie!!

[Kathy Spyker]

Such a Beautiful girl she turned out to be and she looks so content..I am so happy for her.=))

[Donna K & Quincy]

Now I really do believe in fairy tales and happy endings. Sophie is beautiful and looks like a well loved happy girl. The picture of her and Bernie, makes me smile because it's me and mini me. Thanks Joanne for not giving up on this beautiful girl.

[Debbie and Thomas]

Joanne, this is such a wonderful story...choke choke as tears of happiness run down my face and my doodle is lying at my feet, I thank you. Sophie is STUNNING and we all owe this to you and her fantastic parents.

[DeeDee and Sheila]

Oh joy. Just look what you enabled!! Bless you!!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

This is truly an inspirational journey that you took with Lace. I can only imagine how it must have changed you. Making this type of impact..actually saving Lace's life will bring you a lifetime of joy and blessings. I truly believe that. Thank you. I also truly admire and respect her new, "forever" parents for wanting to continue to bring her along on the path to a perfect Doodle life.

[Brenda F]

What a wonderful story! It made me cry!

[Diane]

Love the picture of her and Bernie in the crate!! Incredible story!!

[Jeannine]

She is so beautiful! No more sadness in her eyes, all because of your kindness and big heart. Thank you!