lucille

Meet Lucille! This English Bulldog is equal parts giant lovebug, sleepy queen, low-key comedian, and professional recipient of butt scratches.

Lucille is sweet, calm, quiet, and deeply easy to love. She’s the kind of dog who settles into your home quickly and makes herself comfortable like she’s been there forever. She loves having options when it comes to lounging (ideally multiple large beds to rotate between) and is equally happy napping solo or alongside her people or other dogs. Lucille also adores Benebones and lives for treats, in moderation since she's watching her figure. She is great in the car, walks nicely on leash, sleeps through the night, and does well when left alone, making her a wonderfully low-maintenance companion in all the right ways.

Lucille is also a clown in disguise. She's known for her dramatic looks — she’ll be minding her business and then suddenly stop what she’s doing to turn and stare at you with intense, theatrical expression, as if she has something very important to say but prefers to let you figure it out. Add in her unique markings (which have been compared to a tiny goat - once you see it, you can’t unsee it), and you have a dog who quietly keeps you entertained without ever breaking a sweat.

Lucille does have some ongoing medical needs that her future family should be comfortable managing. She requires regular eye and ear medications, along with some supplements, and will need consistent basic Bulldog care like face cleaning and monitoring. She also has some mild vision limitations and can have a bit of trouble going down stairs, so a home that’s mindful of her comfort and mobility will help her thrive. She has some mammary lumps and gingival hyperplasia (common for senior Bulldogs) that her forever family will need to monitor. She's also working on losing weight and will need support to make it all the way over the finish line to a healthy place.

Lucille would do best in a calm, structured home that loves to snuggle and appreciates a slower pace of life. She gets along well with other dogs and even cats, and while she’s not particularly demanding, she does expect to be loved properly — preferably with regular scratches and a comfortable place to nap nearby. She's housetrained and uses pee pads indoors.

Lucille is not here to impress you with tricks or athleticism. She is here to keep you company, make you laugh, and remind you that life is better when you slow down, get comfortable, and fully commit to the nap.

Lucille is approximately 10 years old and 60 lbs.

Fostered in Springfield, VA
Please apply at MirisHaven.org