LUCIE - LABRADOR RETRIEVER / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat). Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up a private meeting. Looking for a low-maintenance lady who’s equal parts soulful eyes and stubborn snack-seeking? Meet Lucie (aka Gracie): a sweet, seasoned Lab with a heart of gold and a passion for… well, mealtime. At around 10 years young and 48 pounds of slow-motion elegance, Lucie is the queen of chill. Found as a stray in Arkansas, she’s now living the good life in foster care—rebuilding her strength, taking leisurely strolls (about a mile and a half, thank you very much), and working on her PhD in Couch Snuggling (she's currently a grad student in "Getting Comfortable Being Loved"). Lucie comes with a few gentle reminders of her past: she has arthritis and is heartworm positive, so she’s looking for a calm, caring human to continue helping her get stronger and feel safe. She’s also not totally sure what to do with noises (unless it’s another dog—then she’s ready for a rousing game of Barko Polo). Because of those achy joints, her favorite type of home is one with minimal or no stairs. You see, Lucie is firmly on team "ramps and rugs" not on the "mountain goat training program". A couple steps? Ok. A full staircase? Hard pass. She lives for food, does her business outside like a proper lady, and has recently discovered the wonders of the snuffle mat. No drama here—Lucie doesn’t bark, doesn’t leap, and doesn’t care what’s trending. She’s all about soft beds, slow walks, and quiet companionship. Lucie is crate trained, good with respectful kids and dogs, and fine with cats. She doesn’t need a fenced yard, but she will need someone patient and kind who understands that healing—of both body and heart—takes time. Lucie’s not looking for a whirlwind romance—just a cozy, loving home with someone who believes in second chances, daily snacks, and the magic of an old dog’s love. And, if you're all about the sweetest, most gentle soul and slowest moving heartthrob to be your shadow, Lucie will be waiting. Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiriesunderdogrescuemn> ADOPTION EVENTS: Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend. Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: .underdogrescuemn/adoptionprocess/ Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN. All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at .underdogrescuemn/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience. If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website .underdogrescuemn/foster-applications and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets. All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet. All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. 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• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Medium
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Apartment Appropriate Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Independent Gentle

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Ongoing Medical Care Needed