Lucas Legacy Fund
Helping Dogs Heal From Trauma
Lucas has a story to tell.
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 dogs 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.
If you would like to make a donation to the Lucas Legacy Fund, e-transfers can be sent to: lucaslegacyfund@gmail.com
Want to help?
Accepting Bottles and Cans!
We are currently accepting donations of refundable recycling in Kimberley and Cranbrook. Have you been meaning to clean out your garage? Running a big event that will result in a lot of bottles and cans? Shoot us an email using the link below. We’ll come and pick them up in both Kimberley and Cranbrook. You can also drop your recyclables off at a location in Kimberley. Please email us for the drop off location.
Email us for Pick Up & Drop Off:
Accepting Donations!
Want to help us help families with dogs who have experienced trauma? We’re accepting e-transfer donations to assist in supporting families and their dogs with trauma. The money raised will be used to subsidize the cost of behavior consulting for families in need and contribute to the cost of behavioral medications as prescribed by a veterinarian.
Accepting donations to our email via e-transfer:
Free Resources
Need some guidance on next steps? Check out our library of free resources for dog guardians.
Do you need our help?
What is your dogs story? What do you need support with?
The more details you provide, the easier it will be for us to help.
We will choose dogs on a case by case basis as funds allow. Our choices will depend on many factors such as the severity of the situation and our available resources.
Got Questions?
Want to be a volunteer?
Contact us:
lucaslegacyfund@gmail.com
(250) 427-2556
Kimberley, BC, Canada