Lulu’s Fund, which is part of the Timothy T. Day Foundation was founded in 2012. Named after Tim and Sandy’s beloved pug Lulu, Lulu’s Fund continues the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting organizations in the animal rescue community. Organizations that receive support from Lulu’s Fund are primarily those that rescue abused, neglected and abandoned dogs. Their focus is to treat existing medical issues, provide spay and neuter services, place dogs in safe foster homes, and ultimately find forever homes for the animals. These groups are generally smaller in size, staffed with mostly volunteers, and always struggle to meet their financial demands. Lulu’s Fund provides a much needed and greatly appreciated helping hand. Over time Lulu’s Fund has branched out to provide ongoing resources to Section 501(c)(3) organizations across the country that include:

WELCOME LUCY DAY

Lucy was born at a Kansas puppy mill where she spent the first two years of her life.  After delivering two litters of puppies by C-section due to her small size, the mill thankfully relinquished her to National Mill Dog Rescue (NMDR) located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Lulu’s Fund has a long-standing relationship with this amazing organization that rescues dogs from puppy mills throughout the Midwest.  Sandy spotted Lucy on social media where she was following the rescue mission and reached out to NMDR Founder, Theresa Strader. The rest as they say, is history!

Lucy joined the Day household on April 11, 2021, and has filled their home with so much love and joy. Given her humble beginnings, we think she has Lulu’s seal of approval!

 

 

 

 

A TRIBUTE TO LULU BELLE DAY

Lulu Belle Day was born on April 5, 2004 and joined our family approximately 8 weeks later.  Weighing in at a whopping 1.5 pounds, what she lacked in size she made up for in every other way.  Our lives were forever changed and she quickly became the center of our universe, and we would have had it no other way.

She took her first plane ride at 8 weeks old.  She traveled the country and dipped her paws in both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.  She called Arizona, Wyoming, and California home and she lived a big, full life knowing only love and adoration.

Lulu was not a rescue dog but she led us to the rescue community.  Because of our love and commitment to this little pug, Lulu’s Fund was created.  Working with a large network of rescue organizations, her fund has helped hundreds of dogs and other animals find their furever homes, and has saved perhaps thousands of lives through spay/neuter efforts.

Lulu underwent surgery on May 14, 2019 for two mast cell tumors.  She fought hard right up until the very end, but we were never able to get her breathing under control post operatively.  On June 28th the very difficult decision was made, and our sweet girl made her way to the Rainbow Bridge.  We are deeply grateful for the 15 years of great joy, happiness, and abundant love we shared with our coconut, who will forever be known as “our puppy”.

As Carrie Singer with Animal Guardian Network said shortly after Lulu’s passing, “The puppy’s light was shining brightly yesterday when I took in the worst burro neglect case yet.  The puppy’s light shined yesterday when a little old pup found so much joy when he got to take a trip down to the river and fill his nose full of new smells and the restoration of his soul.  The puppy’s light shined yesterday when a pup found the joy of wind on his face as he journeyed on a Pup Ride.  The puppy’s light is so strong.”

Lulu’s light will shine forever in the hearts of her mom, dad and gram.  And her light will continue to shine through the many animals who will benefit because of Lulu’s Fund for years to come.

So many friends and family have supported us through this difficult journey and we are so appreciative.  Lulu’s family would like to give a very special thank you to Dr. Eric Monnet and Geri Baker with Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Dr. Lidja Gillmeister and her team who never gave up and was with us to the very end.

Thank you for being a part of her life.