This is Lucy (white and black) and Danica (black), our Southern belles. Danica came from Alabama when her owner couldn’t keep her anymore, and Lucy came from an abusive situation in North Carolina. They love to hike and jump in the water, but they hate bath time. They hang out with their friend Charlie on the weekends, and when they aren’t lounging around the house, they love to chase each other in the yard and play fetch.

Nicole Deer

East Lyme

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