15/05/2022
EMERGENCY NEED FOR A GOLDEN YEARS HOME FOR LUCY. She is available through Happy Days Dog and Cat Rescue, based out of Livonia, MI.
Lucy means a lot to me. Of all the animals that have come through our rescue, she is the most special placement I’ve ever done.
Last summer, I was contacted about a woman with terminal cancer who had a cat. I was called and asked if I could help find a home for her cat, Lucy. I went over to this woman’s senior home to meet her and Lucy. As soon as I came in, Lucy greeted me. She immediately ran up to me, purring and rubbing my leg. I’ve never met a cat so excited to greet someone before. She was a very sweet elderly woman, and she got Lucy when she was a 6 week old kitten. She’s now 11 years old. As we were talking, she was reminiscing about the good times she’s had with Lucy. She told me about the silly time when the rug was moved just a couple inches, and Lucy had to sit on the rug to eat her breakfast, so she stared at her until she moved her food bowl to the edge of the rug. She told me the story of how Lucy once went exploring in the closet. She told me many stories about Lucy from her life, and even has a framed picture on her side table of her from when she was a kitten. She told me how Lucy has always loved to sunbathe on the windowsill. She told me about her favorite game with a ball, but her smile faded when she said she isn’t physically able to play with Lucy’s ball anymore. She said she still plays with Lucy’s wand toy, which she loves. Lucy really has the spirit of a young cat—she loves to chase the wand and get some zoomies. When you play with her, she gets the big eyes, shakes her tail and pounces on the toy. This woman said she can’t live without Lucy. She has been in her life for 11 years. The way Lucy looks at her is amazing. She says her name, and Lucy looks right up at her like she’s the sun and stars. They absolutely adored each other. She told me she wants to go before Lucy does…it really hit me hard. She told me when she passes, she wants to know Lucy is in a good home. This was a very hard situation for this woman. She absolutely adored Lucy, the cat she has owned for 11 years. Lucy has lived her entire life with her. I told her that she can hold onto Lucy as long as she likes, and when she’s ready, to give me the call.
One day, I got the call. She took a turn for the worse overnight. I drove right over. Hospice workers were already there packing up her things to transfer her to a hospice facility. I gave her a big hug and said my goodbyes. She cried as she said goodbye to Lucy. Lucy looked at her with those big, green eyes of hers. We both knew that Lucy knew what was going on. I promised her I would find the perfect home for Lucy. In the hospice facility, she quickly slipped into a coma and passed away a few days later.
After spreading the word about Lucy’s story and searching far and wide, I did find the perfect home for Lucy with another elderly woman who lived alone. She really wanted a senior cat to be her companion, since she is very lonely. This quiet, golden years home is exactly what her late owner wanted for her. When they met, it was love at first sight. They bonded quickly, and Lucy became very attached to her. She called me to give me updates about Lucy and tell me stories about her. I know her previous owner is still looking down on Lucy. Her new owner gave her the same nickname, “Lucy Lu.” Lucy wakes her up at the same time every morning, and sleeps on her feet or her windowsill, just as she did before. She carried on being an amazing companion for a lonely woman.
She has been in her current home since August of last year. Unfortunately, her owner has fallen severely ill. She has been in and out of the hospital. She is unable to keep Lucy. She absolutely adores her, and she said it’s breaking her heart because they’re so bonded. Lucy needs another golden years home where she can live out the rest of her life as a loving companion for someone.
Lucy spends her days sitting on her lap cuddled up, and sunbathing on the window sill. Lucy is such a sweet, social and spirited cat, and she has many years left in her. Lucy needs to be in a home where she can live out her golden years cuddled up happy in someone’s lap with a nice windowsill to sunbathe on. She is not a fan of other cats or dogs. She loves everyone she meets, and has been very adaptable when moving around. Her previous owner said even when she has moved, Lucy has always settled right in by her side. Lucy is a very healthy cat. She has a history of urinary issues which has been controlled with a daily medication, but other than that she’s very healthy. She’s declawed in the front. She’s spayed and up-to-date on all of her vet care.
Ideally, we would like another senior to adopt Lucy to be their companion. She is so happy to be cuddled up with someone. She will be 12 in August, but still has several years left in her. Please help us find Lucy a forever home.
https://www.happydaysdogandcatrescue.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=17192529
