Deaf and Disabled Senior Dog Rescued After Missing for Weeks

A 15-year-old dog named Lucy, who is deaf and partially blind, was found alive in Greenville, North Carolina, after having been missing for nearly three weeks. She was discovered in a roadside ditch, cold, soaked and suffering hypothermia from exposure to water, and in urgent need of medical attention. Officers Ormond and Landry of Greenville Animal Protective Services located Lucy, pulled her to safety and rushed her to a veterinarian so she could receive immediate care. The rescue and treatment reversed what could have been a fatal situation for an elderly, disabled dog. Lucy’s family, who had been searching for her throughout the weeks she was gone, were notified and reunited with her. Her owner, Jamie Hancock, told WITN that getting the call was life-changing; he said it was “the best day of my life,” and left work immediately to be with her. Lady Freethinker reported that Lucy is back home with her family and expressed gratitude to everyone involved in finding and saving her. The successful outcome underscores the critical role of animal-protection officers and veterinary care when senior dogs are in crisis. Stories like Lucy’s highlight how vulnerable older dogs can be—especially those with sensory impairments—and how community responders and compassionate action can make the difference between loss and reunion.