A Breeders Dream Owner

I just have to share a story about one of Toy Aussies. I purchased a pretty red tri female from a small family breeder in Kansas. We named her Lucy and she became a favorite around here with a personality that you just couldn't ignore. When my husband had back surgery a year ago she become his constant companion, sleeping on his chest and alerting me every time he moved. Lucy didn't play fetch, she played keep away from the other dogs, often creating a small mountain of toys on one end of the couch by the end of the day that she defended fiercely.

Lucy would soon be old enough to breed so it was time for her hip X-ray's. We do this with our dogs around 14 to 18 months just to help us know we are not creating puppies that will suffer with hip problems later in life. Much to my dismay, Lucy failed. I was sick. I called the breeder telling her she needed to have her 3 dogs checked and that she really needed to make it right. Needless to say that will never happen.

Just before the trip to the vet for the X-ray's I had a lady contact me about Lucy. She had seen her on my web site and wanted to know if I would sell her. Before the hip check the answer was NO. I did tell her that we would be doing the hip check and if she didn't score high enough we might consider it but I rarely have one fail. We talked back and forth about several puppies over the next few months. Lori and I become friends and she seemed like the perfect owner. Then the news came that Lucy wasn't fit to breed. My husband I talked it over and decided to give it a try and with a heavy heart I called Lori. I was crying so hard I could hardly talk. With Lucy in my lap, licking the tears from my checks, I committed to letting her go. That came with some heavy conditions that didn't seem to matter to Lori. I even went in to detail that she could have hip dysplasia later in life. She really wanted Lucy.

When Lucy went to live with Lori, there was an older Border Collie that lived there as well. Not long after they picked Lucy, the Border Collie was hit by a car after bolting out of the back seat of Lori's car at a busy intersection. Lucy is now an only child. Lucy once again, took up the post as the healer and helped Lori and her family grieve their loss.

Today, I have never felt better about re homing a dog! Lucy goes every where Lori goes. She is a Realtors assistant. She is now getting emails and even has her own personal shopper (she still likes her toys and piles them up). I get emails with pictures several times a week with stories about what they are doing. Lucy goes to lake most weekends, she goes shopping with Lori everywhere she can go, even helping picking out the new garden plants. Lucy recently supervised the remodel of the kitchen, winning the hearts of the workers. 

Lucy is an ambassador for the breed, meeting lots of people and winning hearts every where she goes. Lori is the owner every breeder dreams of. Lucy couldn't be in a better place. I often thank Lori for the wonderful home for such a special girl.

If you don't personally know a Toy or Mini Aussie you are missing something very special in your life.