A REMARKABLE GESTURE I
t was only a few weeks into 2021 when something truly remarkable happened at Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society – all of the adoption fees for their adoptable animals had been sponsored! The story of this wonderful gesture first began in mid-January when a kind supporter sponsored the adoption fees of Lucy Mackenzie’s two longest residents, Lilly and Mitchie. This kind gesture caught the eye of another longtime supporter, who thought it was such a fantastic idea that he wanted to do the same for all of Lucy Mackenzie’s current adoptable animals. His hope was that it would inspire other supporters to not only give these deserving animals a second look (as many have been with Lucy Mackenzie for quite some time), but it would also inspire others to take action, and “pass it on” – be it through a donation in the animals’ honor, via a matching gift, or an adoption donation. In these dark times, he believed, it was the least these beautiful little creatures each deserved. Though the supporter in question w ished to remain anonymous, his incredibly kind gesture soon caught fire across social media. Within minutes, the word had been widely spread, and the reaction was unanimous: what a wonderful gesture this was, and let’s help find each of these animals a home! To date, three of the ten animals whose adoptions were sponsored have found their new homes, living now with their new, loving families. Interest in the remaining seven (six cats, and one dog) is very strong and the hope is that it won’t be long before they, too, find their very own homes. Lucy Mackenzie was simply blown away by this incredibly kind gesture but ultimately was not surprised. Throughout the years, Lucy Mackenzie’s supporters have been the bedrock of what they do – being there for all of the animals, every moment of every day, and helping each of them to find their very own loving home. 18 4 Legs & a Tail
To see all of the animals available for adoption at Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society, visit lucymac.org or call 802484-LUCY. Due to the pandemic, the shelter is open to Vermont residents by appointment only.
Jake
Spring 2021
