Dog Gets Adopted But Doesn’t Want To Leave Her Best Friend
Lucy and Sully were never supposed to become a package deal, but that is exactly what happened. The two shelter dogs bonded fast, and neither one seemed interested in starting over without the other.
When Alaina Brinton went looking for a new companion after losing her senior dog, Lucy caught her eye right away. Then she learned Lucy had a best friend in foster care, and the adoption plan suddenly got a lot more complicated.
By the time Brinton met Sully, the decision was already halfway made. Read on.
Meet Lucy and Sully
She hadn't intended to adopt two dogs, but she recognized how close Lucy and Sully were and knew they'd be heartbroken if they were separated. This wasn't a problem, as Sully charmed Brinton as well.
“I fell in love right away. Besides, it was obvious Sully was looking to Lucy to show him what was or wasn’t okay, and I wouldn’t have had the heart to split them up.”
They were best friends at the shelter
Both dogs were anxious in their new home and relied heavily on one another to navigate the stressful transition.
“The same way they feed off of each other’s excitement, they also fed off of each other’s growing comfort,” Brinton explained.
“They settled in together and figured out the new routine like a team. It was perfect, and I think it was a much easier transition for each of them because of the company of the other.”
This is similar to the siblings who adopted a new puppy, only for it to bond with their roommate instead.
When Alaina Brinton came to adopt Lucy, she didn't want to leave Sully behind
Alaina took them both
Seven years later
They are still inseparable
They've been adopted for seven years, and their bond is still going strong. These two do everything together in their Kentucky home, whether it's playing, resting, or snoozing.
“They’re buddies forever. Anytime they’re settling in together, Lucy will give Sully a couple of licks on his forehead, and he just looks so pleased.”
They do everything together, even sleeping
The only time they are not glued together is when they go to the dog park and Sully wants to run around. Even then, they don't stay apart for more than a few minutes at a time.
“When he’s roaming around the dog park, Sully will come back and check on Lucy every couple of minutes or so,” Brinton says. “He says hi, walks with her for a bit, and then he’s off again. She doesn’t seem to mind.”
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