Lucy
Lucy is the pack marm in our household. She is boss, and all the other dogs know it. Levi is just a wannabe, but he does give it a good try.
Lucy came to live with us when she was 12 weeks old. She was born February 15, 1999. I remember when her plane landed, from Illinois, and I took her out of her crate. It was a hard day for me, the beginning of my divorce, but Lucy was a joy that brought many smiles to my life as I went through that hard time.
I bought Lucy as my first conformation collie. When I found that collies came in smooth, and in blue merle, I decided I wanted one. Lucy was my first collie. I did show her in conformation for a while, but she actually has pretty bad conformation. She managed 2 points before I retired her.
Lucy has her CGC, and she is a very good canine citizen. Often I wish I would have done more with her. I tried agility, but she had no desire to go fast anywhere and prefers slow walks in the shade. She loves food, and will do anything for a treat or two. She also lover her pig ears.
Now Lucy has arthritis and doesn’t walk much, but still likes to get out and have fun. She growls when we try to move her off the bed, and we just laugh at her. She brings me toys when she wants a pig ear, and has me trained quite well about that. She gets along good with our foster dogs, and is just a loving, happy girl. 
As of summer 2008 Lucy has developed megaesophagus. She now has to eat a liquid diet and be set up in her Bailey’s Chair because her esophagus no longer pushes the food down. But she’s still happy and seems to be doing well otherwise!
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Comment from Cynthia Blue
Time July 19, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Hi Johann! Lucy is a sweetie and I love her attitude. I hope Wiggy is okay, arthritis is no fun.
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Time May 3, 2008 at 8:12 am
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Comment from Planse de colorat
Time November 17, 2008 at 4:27 am
Probably the most famous collie in history is Lassie. I doubt seriously that there is anybody who hasn’t heard of Lassie.
Comment from Cynthia
Time November 17, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Planse de colorat, I have asked many a young kid if they know Lassie, saying my dogs are like Lassie but a different color and short hair. And I’m surprised at how many of them have never heard of Lassie. It’s sad!
Comment from Lara Kretler
Time December 2, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Hi Cynthia, I just did a search on Twitter and found your mentions of megaesophagus. My dog Jack was diagnosed on Sunday/Monday! We have to get him a Bailey’s chair ASAP but for now I am doing a vertical hold on him for drinking and eating. He is getting lots of love and hugs that is for sure! How’s Lucy doing?
Comment from Cynthia
Time December 3, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Hi Lara! Nice to meet you! Lucy is doing really well.. her energy goes up and down but she’s happy and she has gained her weight back (she lost about 6 pounds when we were trying to figure out what was up with her). I was holding her up as well at first before my husband built the chair.
How old is your Jack? What breed?
Comment from Laura C – HCR
Time December 17, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Love the pic of Lucy (7-2-08 sitting up & looking right at you) That girl has
a whole lot of character & magic.
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Comment from Sara
Time December 27, 2009 at 1:02 am
wow! hope she’s ok with titus
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Comment from Johann
Time July 18, 2007 at 5:56 pm
Lucy is so beautiful! Arthritis is no fun, my kittie brother Wiggy has it too…