Life hasn't always been easy for our CCO (Chief Canine Officer) Lucy, but customers and team members alike are glad that her journey has brought her to our HQ.

Lucy showed up on the front porch of our CEO Shariff Shakir's mom around 2011. Badly malnourished and showing signs of abuse, Lucy's first job was to get better. With patience, TLC, and a good vet, Shariff's mom was able to restore her to good health before gently encouraging Shariff to take her home with him. "I think the last email before I caved was, 'What do you want to name your dog or I will pick and you won't like it,'" says Shariff. Lucy and Shariff have been together ever since.

Lucy's first fur-ray into the working world was as an Emotional Support Animal at an addiction clinic managed by Shariff. Her gentle nature made her a natural in an environment where calmness is key. These days, Lucy is happy trotting around our HQ and interacting with staff and visitors. Given her rough background, she can be a little shy at first, but she loves boosting morale, and it doesn't hurt that some of our staff keep treats in their desks for her.

Whether you want a little emotional support during design and contract signing, or you just want to tell Lucy what a good girl she is, we hope you'll come by the HQ to meet her!