Meet Lucille! She’s a 5-year-old Poodle mix rescued from a puppy mill. Lucille is a sweet and gentle girl who is just beginning to show her personality. She arrived at AFA feeling timid and overwhelmed, adjusting to freedom and a new chance at life. Slowly, she’s starting to trust people and come out of her shell, revealing a happy, friendly personality ready to give love. Lucille is experiencing the world for the first time—gently being picked up by humans, walking on a leash, and even seeing grass. While she’s not yet comfortable on a leash, with patience, she’s making progress. She’ll walk a little but gets nervous around too much activity, often stopping and needing encouragement or to be carried. Lucille needs a forever home with patient and understanding people who can help her overcome her past and discover the joys of a dog’s life. *A fenced in yard is required for Lucille*. If you have the love, time, and patience to work with Lucille, come meet her. She’s ready to start living her best life! Interested in adopting? Please review our Adoption Procedures: Adoption/Visiting Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, Noon-4pm You may visit our cats, kittens, dogs and puppies over the age of 4 months old during adoption hours prior to completing an adoption application. You must fill out an adoption application and be approved before visiting with puppies aged 4 months old and younger. Applying for Adoption: Fill out an adoption application in person at the shelter during adoption hours. We do not offer adoption applications online. If you live at a distance (1-1/2+ hour away), you can call us at 724-539-2544 to complete an adoption application by phone. Calls are returned within 48 hours. Bring the following pertinent documents with you: Pet Owners: Vet records of all your current pets. Homeowners: Proof of home ownership – a property tax or mortgage document. Utility bills are not accepted. Renters: Landlord’s phone number and copy of your lease. We must speak to your landlord to be considered for adoption. Valid ID: You must be 21 years or older. Dog Owners: If you currently have dogs at your home, we require a meet and greet with the shelter dog you are interested in. You must have an approved adoption application before the meet and greet. The adoption will be finalized after all required information is confirmed and your adoption application is approved. We cannot guarantee the availability of the pet you are interested in and do not hold on any animals. Read more at: www.afashelter.org/adoption-procedures