We met Lacey last year at Austin Animal Center, where he quickly stole the hearts of all the volunteers who worked with him.

We met Lacey last year at Austin Animal Center, where he quickly stole the hearts of all the volunteers who worked with him. Calling him “The Little Lacey” or our “little low rider”, everyone enjoyed spending time with the handsome little brindle dog and his too-big ears. He was a big dynamic spirit in a little (for us) package. And he was the whole package, with his soulful eyes boring a hole into your heart, his long, happy tail always wagging, the unique white tips of his toes, and his soft sweet muzzle pressing into your hand. He also suffered with stress as much as any dog we’ve ever seen, and his reactivity earned him his own condo suite (usually reserved for large dogs or pairs) despite his diminutive stature. There he could relax enough to sleep in the shelter and find some refuge from the anxiety being surrounded by hundreds of dogs caused him. Lacey attended our classes, did a few outings (though car rides were not his thing for a long time), and we showered him with love, treats, and toys.