He was originally found living amongst garbage in the Pinion Hills Desert in California. He was there with approximately 40 other dogs. Some were feral dogs, while others like Lucas had been abandoned. His history before that is unknown and the thought of it makes me cringe. Lucas and the other Pinion Hills Dogs were then rescued adopted out or sent to non-kill shelters by Jan Reedy. Some of the d
ogs were healthy, active dogs, while others like Lucas were completely shut down and needed dramatic rehab. When we first adopted Lucas from a shelter in Eureka, Montana, Canine-PTSD was not commonly understood by dog trainers or vets. It was difficult to navigate his special needs. We had no idea the challenges and the rewards that would be ahead of us. As such, we have set up the Lucas Legacy Fund to help dogs like Lucas and their families. Dogs who have been through severe trauma need to be trained in ways that will allow their personalities to truly shine. Lucas was a shell of a dog too terrified to eat, drink, make noise or move. By the end of his 8 years with us, he was quirky, fun, loving and enjoying life. He was the most well loved dog I have ever known. I am so glad we did not give up on him and he did not give up on us. If you need help with a dog who suffers from trauma and anxiety, please reach out to me and my group. I am not a vet or certified trainer, but through my experiences with Lucas, I have a lot of contacts that may be able to help guide you with training and other needs. For families that cannot afford anxiety meds for their dogs, I am happy to help with that too. I will work with your vet to help cover costs if possible. For more information on how we can help your dog and or to make a donation, please go to our website:
https://www.pawsinharmonykimberley.com/lucas-legacy-fund
If you would like to make a donation to the Lucas Legacy Fund, all donations can be sent via email to [email protected]
