Lucy's Second Chance
Donation protected
It all started with a father's day surprise.
While celebrating Father’s Day at the Memoli house on 6/17/18, this horribly malnourished girl came to our front door. Apparently, she had been roaming the neighborhood for days but nobody claimed her. She was absolutely caked in fleas, severe mange, and had multiple bleeding sores. I felt so terrible for her and went outside, not knowing what to expect. She looked like something straight out of a TV commercial, you know the ones...
Despite all the torment she had clearly been through, she calmly approached me waging her tail and whimpering softly. My heart sank, and I new my family and I had to do something for this poor girl. We gave her food, water, and she allowed us to bathe her. After removing all the fleas we could, she thanked us and laid down for a rest. She has such a sweet and loving demeanor and listens so well. We could tell that she was someone’s dog before by the way she jumped right in the car and laid on the seat as soon as the door was opened, but it is clear she’s been fending for herself for a long time.
We have full intentions of nursing her back to health. We had our first vet visit today (6/18/18) where she has received 12 prescriptions for multiple skin conditions, infections, hookworms, and a severe infestation of heartworms. Her bill was over $600. My father and I dropped the money with no question, because this girl wants to live. She has so much love in her heart and I promise to show her each and every day that she is worth being loved.
To whoever left this beautiful soul behind, thank you. I feel blessed that she has come into my life. We know that she has a very long road to recovery ahead, but we are willing to help her every step of the way. We pray that she will be able to make a full recovery.
I named her Lucy
We are hoping to raise funds to continue her aggressive treatments. My family and Lucy would be so appreciative for any help sent our way for our goal of making her a happy and healthy member of our family.
Thank you for listening to our story.
While celebrating Father’s Day at the Memoli house on 6/17/18, this horribly malnourished girl came to our front door. Apparently, she had been roaming the neighborhood for days but nobody claimed her. She was absolutely caked in fleas, severe mange, and had multiple bleeding sores. I felt so terrible for her and went outside, not knowing what to expect. She looked like something straight out of a TV commercial, you know the ones...
Despite all the torment she had clearly been through, she calmly approached me waging her tail and whimpering softly. My heart sank, and I new my family and I had to do something for this poor girl. We gave her food, water, and she allowed us to bathe her. After removing all the fleas we could, she thanked us and laid down for a rest. She has such a sweet and loving demeanor and listens so well. We could tell that she was someone’s dog before by the way she jumped right in the car and laid on the seat as soon as the door was opened, but it is clear she’s been fending for herself for a long time.
We have full intentions of nursing her back to health. We had our first vet visit today (6/18/18) where she has received 12 prescriptions for multiple skin conditions, infections, hookworms, and a severe infestation of heartworms. Her bill was over $600. My father and I dropped the money with no question, because this girl wants to live. She has so much love in her heart and I promise to show her each and every day that she is worth being loved.
To whoever left this beautiful soul behind, thank you. I feel blessed that she has come into my life. We know that she has a very long road to recovery ahead, but we are willing to help her every step of the way. We pray that she will be able to make a full recovery.
I named her Lucy
We are hoping to raise funds to continue her aggressive treatments. My family and Lucy would be so appreciative for any help sent our way for our goal of making her a happy and healthy member of our family.
Thank you for listening to our story.
Organizer
Alysa Memoli
Organizer
Fort Myers, FL
