Miss
September 2002 - Lucy
The
organizers of TownDock.net's Pet of the Month Pageant had some
tough calls to make this month.
There were a good many nominations for dogs from Oriental and
around the county. In fact, there were so many wonderful candidates
that we were tempted to take the lead from the Miss North Carolina
pageant and have TWO Pets of the Month. But on reflection it
was decided that that kind of cat fight was something we wouldn't
wish on a dog.
And so...
The
winner of TownDock.net's Pet of the Month for September is Lucy,
who lives with Nancy Crain and Darrell Wiard on Ball Creek in
Florence. Nancy says Lucy is "part Chow and part Other"
and was still a puppy when they found her on St. Patrick's Day,
2000 on Lee Farm Road.
"She was abused and so thin her ribs stuck out even under
all that fur." And, says Nancy, she wouldn't let anyone
near her. But Darrell persisted, working for days to lure her
home. "After a couple of days and a couple of boxes of
dog bones and a couple of packages of bacon, she followed the
car as he left. So he drove about 100 yards and left peanut
butter and bacon on the road, and she followed, until she was
in our yard."
"She
loves to go with us on the boat, in the canoe, in the car, on
foot. She likes to swim and will cross Ball Creek to visit (bark
at) the neighbors and chase rabbits. She even knows how to climb
the ladder to get back in the boat!"
Nancy adds "She also has a quirky habit of biting us
on the butt when we fish. Who knows where that came from?!"
TownDock.net Pet of the Month Pageant officials heard tell that
there were photos that caught Lucy in that act. Unlike some
other pageants, such photos would only have endeared her more
to the judges. Alas, the bite-the-butt-of-the-fisherman photos
could not be found.
An attempt was made to recreate the butt-biting scene, with
Darrell Waird using a foot long stick to simulate fishing off
the Town Dock. Lucy however, wasn't buying the act, nor biting
Darrell. Darrell, who is perhaps better known for his Precision
Lawn Chair choreography in Croaker Festival Parades, did score
high points with the judges watching from across the street.
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Darrell
unsuccessfully attempts to get Lucy to bite him in the
posterior |
BIO
ON LUCY:
Turn Ons: Canoeing across the creek and swimming
back, helping Darrell fish, playing with her best friend Barquely.
Turn Offs: Men in red baseball caps, red trucks,
red shirts, red.
Favorite Meal: Friskies for Cats Shredded Chicken
with bacon grease gravy and sandwich cream cookies for dessert.
Last Book Read (or Chewed): Hot Dog: A Melanie
Travis Mystery
Celebrity
Pet Most Resembles: Lucille Ball (Creek)
What Pet Likes Best About Oriental/Pamlico County:
Freedom to sing without disturbing the neighbors.
Least Favorite Quote: "Lucy, you got some
'splaining to do!"
Previous Pet Of The Month Winners
Miss August 2002
Know a pet
that is a standout? Send in some details & photo to pet@towndock.net.
Tell us why that pet deserves our coveted Pet of the Month Prize
Package --- accolades, a pat on the head (snakes excluded) and
a box of Milk Bones ( or snack suitable for the species).
Animals
caught near the HarborCam attempting to suck up to the judges
will be disqualified.
