b'This, despite the fact that Lucy was heartworm positive,had scars about her head and body, a tooth broken at thegumline, a bleeding wart, and a crushed elbow that hadhealed, in the words of Dr. Edwards, In an unconven-tional manner.ByJuly8,thelastrescueinthefour-stateareaaround Illinois had flatly turned the Bakers down toaccept Lucy. The reasons given were numerous, but pret-ty much always the same. Every rescue said they had per-fectly healthy Pitties and were already experiencing dif-ficulties with placing them into homes. There was justno more room to take in such a damaged dog. When I read about Lucys and the Bakers dilemma,I sent out a request to the rescues I have worked with,asking for transport help to get Lucy to me in Florida.We had another great rescue Pittie, Sunny, that I had toeuthanizeinJune.Itwashell. Thenafriend,BarbLindsley, reminded me, You now have space in yourhomeandaholeinyourheart.Usethatspaceto help another dog in need, and that will fill the hole inyour heart.The transport network is incredible and I receivedmany replies with names and emails to try for transport.Andrea Kelley with Bullmastiff Rescue replied, Im onthe case! Within 24 hours, Andrea asked if Lucy wasready to travel the next day. The Bakers met the mostgracious, unselfish woman imaginable the next day, andLucy was on her way to Florida with Sherry Boldt. Imet Sherry near Orlando on July 25 in a monsoon,which caused commercial truckers to stop and park onthe side of the road. Sherry, however, continued on withher mission of mercy. During the first meeting with our alpha dog, Bart,it was obvious that Lucys problems were more thanphysical. She went into a kill or be killed mode thatwas definitely a result of training. Her behavior, along Good Diet + Good Grooming =with the scars on her head, the crushed elbow, and thebroken fang answered any questions we may have had GOOD DOG.about her past. By now, we were convinced that she hadbeen used for fighting or training. Then she was used as Locally-owned and operated, we offer a unique a breeder. She had been abandoned on the roadside - array of accessories, healthy foods, homemade fifty pounds of sick, cold, terrified dog who had just dog treats and full grooming options for your been separated from her litter of pups.dog. Our experienced staff will help you ndFullToday, Lucy is well on her way back. Under guid- what youre looking for, whether its that specialGroomingance from Alexis Bond at New Horizon Dog Rescue in one-of-a-kind gift for someones dog, or aSalon.Tampa, she is continuing gentle kill heartworm treat- specic kind of diet for your own dog.SundayAppointmentsment. As soon as she is HW negative, her dog wart and Available.broken fang will be removed, and anything that can be rFoodrHomemade Treats NOW OPENdone to improve her elbow will be done. On the behav- rCollarsrLeashesr\x01\x01 Grooming SUNDAYSioralside,sheisnowbestfriendswithJodi (Nurse rBreed speci\x1fc accessoriesBusybody) and has come to a truce with Bart. She joins rBowlsrTreat JarsrBooksrNote CardsrArtrJewelrythem in their wrestling play. She is working on the basics rT-shirtsrHatsrStrollersof heel, sit, down, stay, and come. After all she has lived rTravel CasesrBedsrCratesthrough, she absolutely loves people, especially children.Now,at seventy-six pounds, she is one happy pup, and Clearwater 1447 S. Ft. Harrison Ave.|727.446.7999wearehappytohaveheraround.byDanFolsom.#TheNewBarkerPitBullHero. (Continued on following page.) g www.APlaceForDogs.comwww.TheNewBarker.com Winter 2016 THE NEW BARKER 41'