Another Goodbye

Well, damn. 
I just learned that Lucy Hogge, the most well-loved beagle on the planet, died in her human mom's arms this week.

Jacque's Lucy 

Lucy is well-represented in my collection of paintings and has made appearances in two Winery Dogs books among other things.  Lucy was luckily rescued by her human mom, Jacque Hogge of Cooper Vineyards, years ago after being shot, hit by a car and left on the side of the road to die. Every year Cooper Vineyards hosted a Lucy's Weekend event, in honor of her rescue and to benefit the Richmond SPCA.  


Lucy lived a good long life much to the credit of Jacque, who not only rescued and nurtured her, but always respected her as a dog and loved her like a human.  Both Jacque and Lucy are an inspiration for anyone considering rescuing an animal with medical needs.  The two have been nearly inseparable since their meeting and I know the heartache and empty space now that they are apart is difficult terrain to travel.  I know there will be another lucky dog in Jacque's future, but there will never be another Lucy.