Meet adoptable deaf/blind mini Aussie puppy Lucy who is looking for a very special home with someone who will cherish her and always keep her safe.
From her foster advocate: Lucy in the Sky with Cuddles – Lucy is believed to be a Mini Australian Shepherd, and at just 12 weeks old and barely 5 pounds, she has already shown us just how capable a tiny puppy can be. Lucy is blind and mostly deaf, but she doesn’t know she’s different. She has learned her way around her foster home, plays happily with the other dogs, and is even learning to go potty outside.
Lucy is curious, playful, affectionate, and incredibly smart. But loving Lucy also means understanding that she will have lifelong special needs. Because Lucy cannot rely on sight or hearing to navigate the world, she must be adopted into a home with another confident, well-adjusted dog. That dog will become an important source of security and guidance as she grows, helping her learn routines, navigate new situations, and feel safe. A securely fenced yard will also be required. For Lucy, a fence isn’t simply a preference – it is an essential safety measure. She will never be a dog who can safely wander an unfenced yard or be trusted off leash. Lucy currently uses her mouth and teeth quite a bit to communicated and explore, as puppies do, so we are recommending no young children, especially considering how tiny and vulnerable she is.
We know Lucy’s perfect home may take a little more searching. She needs someone patient enough to teach her through touch, routine, scent, and consistency. Someone willing to make accommodations throughout her life – not just while she is a cute three-pound puppy. But in return, you get to watch a little dog who experiences the world differently learn that it is safe, predictable, and full of people who love her. Lucy doesn’t need anyone to feel sorry for her. She needs someone willing to believe in her – and give her the structure and security she needs to thrive.
Lucy’s forever home must have: A confident, friendly resident dog A securely fenced yard mature children Patience and willingness to accommodate a blind/deaf dog throughout her lifetime Lucy is a good girl who deserves her chance. Maybe her person is reading this right now! Lucy is microchipped, current on age appropriate vaccines, flea/tick/heartworm preventative, and will be spayed prior to adoption.
Lucy’s adoption fee is $300 to a screened and approved home only.
About Wags and Wiggles FW Adoption process:
Minimum age to adopt is 21.
We DO check vet references if there are other pets in the home. If existing pets in the home are not up to date on vaccines & flea/tick/heartworm prevention this will result in automatic denial.
Fill out the application in it’s entirety – failure to do so will result in automatic denial. Once submitted you will receive a confirmation email when someone from our team pulls the application.
Please ensure those listed as your references know we will be reaching out to them.
Everyone in the home must meet the dog if a meet and greet is scheduled, including all pets.
Home visits are required. By signing the application, you are agreeing to a meet and greet and do not hold Wags & Wiggles responsible for any incidents during such.
For any questions about the application or adoption process please inquire at wagsandwigglesfwadoption@gmail.com.
Please allow 4-5 business days for processing.
We accept cash or card -only- for adoption fee payments
If you are interested in adopting Lucy, the first step is to fill out a Wags and Wiggles adoption application by clicking here.
