I usually admire you guys from afar, but this time I need to comment. I've enjoyed Lucy's antics over the years and my heart breaks for you. I know what an important role she had on your homestead and I will miss seeing her. She was a very lucky pup to have a mom and dad that loved her so much. I am so very sorry for your loss. Your friend in WV- Kim

There was so much heart in that post, such happy times. I am so sorry for your loss. May Lucy rest in peace.

I am so sorry for your loss. It seems to be a hard year for you two. Keep going. We love you.

So sorry for your loss. You have shared a lovely tribute to a wonderful friend.

Oh, I'm so sorry!
Lucy had the kind of life any dog would want --all that freedom and folks who loved her so.

It's hard to lose a four-legged friend, that dotes on your every move. So hard. I know the feeling, of that space which suddenly becomes unoccupied. Knowing when you walk out the door, they will no longer come to greet you. But that's what also made them so special, and hard to say goodbye to. Good dogs are friends for life, and after life. RIP Lucy.

Wonderful wonderful comments here - all taken to heart Lucy was indeed one of a kind and will forever be loved. Thank you for loving her the way she deserved to be loved and giving her the freedom to be Big Boss of the Homestead. She was Queen of all she oversaw and Queen of our hearts!

What a faithful friend; she was lucky to have you as her humans. I'm glad she was happy and active up until the end. I know you'll miss her terribly.

So sorry for your loss. Have enjoyed the posts about Lucy all these years. It's heartbreaking when we lose our fur babies.

I agree with the comment from Chris, dogs are loved like a deep friend, a gift from God, sorry for you loss.

I was shocked to learn of Lucy's death. I'm so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed all the posts about her and will miss that. I hope you get another puppy (because despite her age I think she was still a puppy), even though another dog will never replace her.

RIP Lucy. Hope you're chasing critters and chewing on sticks whereever you are.

A good dog like Lucy will live forever in your memory. So sorry for your loss.

So sorry, dogs are special friends. RIP Lucy!

What a steadfast companion and friend she must have been all these years. I can recall many posts about Lucy over the years you've had the blog. All showed how she was cherished. Sorry she had to go.

I'm so sorry its been such a tough spell. Lucy was well loved and I know you'll miss her terribly, I hope this is the end of hard things and deaths of furry friends and wish you a Spring full of new life andnew growth and love. Many hugs

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Good dog! <3 <3

I am so sorry that Lucy passed away. I enjoyed my morning login and seeing her in your photos and life. Seeing her was a bonus. I will miss her too.

So sorry to hear of Lucy’s passing. She will be with you forever in your memories.

It is always so sad when we loose a beloved pet. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Prayers up for y'all.

I almost never post, but your blog is a daily read for me. You and mark almost seem personal friends and Lucy's frequent appearance made her an extension of that friendship. My thoughts are with you guys, and I hope In time the sadness will fade leaving only those happy memories.

I'm so sorry. Much love and hugs!

My deepest condolences on Lucy's passing. We never own pets, they own us. They become family.

Oh no! What a heartbreak! I know all animals on a homestead are supposed to be working animals, but some just plant themselves in your heart and become part of the family. She was the perfect dog and will be terribly missed.

It's always hard losing a good dog. She had a great life and live everyday the way any dog would want to! Sorry for your loss.

I have been reading your blog for a long time, but I never comment. I'm so sorry for your loss. Lucy was a beautiful dog, and I know what a difference a dog makes to a home. Keeping you in my thoughts.

So sorry to hear of Lucy's passing.
She had a good and happy dog's life with you.
I know she will always have a tender place in your heart. -Suzanne in VT

I am so sorry for your loss. It's like losing family or an appendage. hugs Peace be with y'all

So very sorry for your loss, my sweet Basset Hound of 12 years I lost late last year, thinking of you both!