LISA AND TREVOR REDVERS ADOPTED LUCY. “It’s always been important for us to rescue dogs,” Lisa says. “Lucy was regal and elegant. Her first week was a real adjustment. She had never lived in a home. We committed to loving her. After about a week and a half, she started to play with us and our other dog, Rosie. One night she woke us up in the middle of the night. She was twisting herself in the draperies like playing hide and seek. Little things scared her, like the icemaker.” Greyhounds have a temperament that suits older people well. “Greyhounds are goofy. Lucy will climb on the ottoman like a goat,” Lisa says. “We call her ‘Loopy.’ They have a sense of humor like no other dog. They’re couch potatoes. They need short bursts of energetic activity but do well even in smaller homes. They are great for older people because they are gentle creatures that need a lot of downtime.” Greyhounds are loyal and loving. “Lucy is one of the most beautiful things that has ever happened in our lives,” Lisa says. “She loves us as much as we love her. She just never had a home before. She did not know what to do, did not know what was expected of her. If you are thinking of adopting, speak with people who have greyhounds. “Greythounds” of Florida really helped us understand how to help Lucy settle in. She has added so much to our lives.”
Lisa Redvers with Lucy, her adopted greyhound
“LUCY IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED IN OUR LIVES.” CONTINUED >
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