Meet Lucy.

Amherst, MA · 7 years 1 month · Chihuahua (short coat)

Listed since Aug 21, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 1, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Lucy! A tenderhearted almost seven-year-old Chihuahua currently in Long Beach, CA, whose gentle spirit comes wrapped in a golden coat with sweet white accents. At 18 pounds, Lucy may be small, but earning her trust is a meaningful journey! She is naturally timid and skittish around unfamiliar people, and she needs several weeks to feel comfortable with someone new. Lucy appreciates people who understand canine body language and will give her plenty of space to make the first move. Once she decides you are part of her trusted circle, her affectionate side shines through! She is a devoted lapdog who would happily spend the day hanging out beside her favorite person. Lucy knows “sit” and “shake,” is house-trained and crate-trained, and has received formal obedience training. She has a low-energy personality, although she may occasionally enjoy digging. Loud noises, fireworks, and storms can make her anxious, so a peaceful routine and reassuring environment will help her feel secure. Because Lucy can guard resources and personal space, she may growl and nip if approached too quickly or if her warnings are missed. She has nipped people on rare occasions and needs a patient, experienced pet parent who will respect her boundaries and use positive reinforcement and thoughtful behavior support. A calm, adult-only family where Lucy can be the only pet would suit her needs. She should not live with dogs, cats, or young children, and she requires a fenced yard. Lucy is spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, and receives a daily Dentastix as part of her dental routine. She has experienced seizures since she was young. Previously occurring about every six months, they have recently increased to approximately every one to two months. Her veterinarian is monitoring the condition and has not started daily seizure medication, although her care plan may change. Her seizure history also affects medication choices, including the use of topical rather than oral flea prevention. For an adopter nearby, her pet parent has offered to sponsor a transition period of weekly sessions with the trainer who knows her well, so that she and her new family can settle in together with support from someone she already trusts. Lucy needs someone who sees trust as something built gently, one quiet interaction at a time. Could Lucy be the loyal little lap companion you have been waiting to welcome into your next chapter? For adoption information, contact adopt@joyfulpets.com! Content Notice: This pet is represented by Joyful Pets. All photos, descriptions, and behavioral summaries are proprietary and may not be republished, altered, or used by third-party platforms. Any unapproved aggregation or rewriting of this listing is strictly prohibited.

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What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “A calm, adult-only family where Lucy can be the only pet would suit her needs.”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “A calm, adult-only family where Lucy can be the only pet would suit her needs.”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Children

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “A calm, adult-only family where Lucy can be the only pet would suit her needs.”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:22 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:22 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.