May 5, 2010 — January 2, 2017
Our sweet potato head Miss Lucy pants. We will never know when Lucy was born, but her adoption date and better half of life began on May 5th of 2010. It was clear that she had suffered before being left in a Staten Island park, luckily alive; winding up in a veterinarian’s office that chose to care for her. His prognosis was that she had been used for breeding, her ears cut manually, her teeth filed (which is why her age was a guess of 5 or 6), and had a few scars from injuries healed.
Lucy came home to Brooklyn with us and immediately became part of our family. She loved the snow, hated the rain, fell in love with the beach, was emphatic about car rides, tolerated our cats, enjoyed playing fetch only bringing the ball back half way when tiring, adored absolutely everyone that wasn’t scared of her being a Pitbull, and took an extreme liking to the children of our friends, going so far as to attack a swing that she deemed dangerous. She had a sensitive belly which we catered to, but feasted on boiled chicken, roast beef for dinner and eggs for breakfast while “vacationing” with our cousins, while we were away. We, rather me, called her a sweet potato head for how large of a head she had, and Miss Lucy pants for her legs with her fancy feet. The children on our block referred to her as a seal, and as long as she was being pet, sure she didn’t mind.
Lucy left us on January 2nd of 2017. It was one of the lousiest and hardest days of our lives; but she departed this life knowing love, cuddling, care and kisses. She knew warm blankets, comfortable pillows and had numerous spots to call her own, including our bed. I pray and hope that we gave her everything she could have imagined a good life to be. Her passing has left us heartbroken and missing her dog breath, my tears seem endless, but our memories of her are all so sweet and good. Our times together were filled with happiness and laughter. She brought us an immeasurable amount of joy.
No goodbyes to my sweet potato head Miss Lucy pants, only a heart filled with gratitude to her, for sharing her life with us. Know that we love you Lu, and always will.
A candle was lit in memory of Lucy.
— Alessandra D'Atri
Sandy So sorry so sad I know you loved her so much ! Dad
— Alex
You are dearly missed my Lucy, I miss seeing you on the couch when we come home from work, our play time together and making sure you were comfortable before saying, “goodnight miss Lucy pants”. I miss our morning routine cuddling and leaving you treats before leaving for work. I miss your dog breath kisses and the noises you made. We miss you our Lu, everything about you. Andrea at Friends Forever has made the transition without you as manageable as it could have been. We are clearing a shelf for you at home, I’ve ordered fabulous Wall Art of you and although we are without your actual being, at least you” be back home with us soon, where you belong. I love you sweet potato head.
— Alessandra
the first time I met Lucy was at a BBQ at Joe and Lydia’s. I had to use the ladies room, so Allie said oh go next door and use that houses bathroom…so I go to the house , open the door and I see a tank of a ? dog ? maybe..it was dark and the sun lite from the kitchen window was showing this large shadow. I come back out , Allie said that was fast…lol… I said yeah I think there is a big dog in there…Alli says oh that’s Lucy, she is a love… I admit I was a little afraid…but Allie later introduced me to lucy who SAT on a chair and had steak with us. By the end of the night I was snuggling and giving kisses to Lucy. Allie loved Lucy and Lucy loved Alli
— Pat
A candle was lit in memory of Lucy.
— Matia
My heart hurts with how much you are missed my Lucy pants. I can only hope you knew and know just how much you are and were loved. Our home is empty without you and weekend naps have become an impossible feat without you there to snuggle with. I miss your kisses. I miss hearing you walking on the wood floors. I miss you terribly.
— Alessandra D'Atri
No amount of grief support or inspirational messages lessens this hurt. You were one of the most amazing gifts this life could have ever bestowed upon me and I truly hope, my Lucy, that I did your presence justice. Your photos make me smile and cry at the same time and I wish for one more healthy day with you my sweet potato head.
— Alessandra D'Atri
My darling sweet potato head, I’m sorry if I didn’t realize you weren’t feeling well sooner. I’m sorry if that medicine caused you pain. I’m sorry that we had to let you go, that you couldn’t have been saved and most of all for not having one more day with you. I wish I would have known and am so sorry I didn’t. I pray that you can forgive me and I can only hope you know just how much I love you. I love you Lucy with all my heart darling doll, my Lucy pants. Life has been so sad without you.
— Alessandra D'Atri
A candle was lit in memory of Lucy.
— Alessandra D'Atri
Some days are harder than others where missing you is heart wrenching, but then I look at your fabulous face and smile on our memories, and all the love you gave to us; and in that moment I hope to God that you know/knew how very much you are and were loved in return. My sweet darling Lucy, I miss you.
— Alessandra D'Atri
My Lucy pants, our darling sweet potato head, you left us one year ago today and will never be forgotten. I miss you terribly and am filled with hope that you’re resting in peace. Thank you for sharing your life with us and most of all for your unconditional never ending love. My heart will forever love you my Lucy.
— Alessandra
