13.06.2026 “Lucy is home!” said Brendan Jones to his world-wide audiences, who were delighted to receive this wonderful news.
An 11-year-old dog that survived ISIS and helped a U.S. Army veteran during wartime has been held at a Virginia animal shelter after being taken away by authorities. The family was asking the public for help as they await word on the dog’s fate.
Lucy’s home!!! Praise God!! Thank you EVERYONE for your support. From the bottom of my heart.
What a ride…
More information to come SOON. For now, going to enjoy a weekend with our girl ♥️
Special thanks to @LoneStarChica, @SaraGonzalesTX, @TomiLahren, @seanhannity,… pic.twitter.com/pd2A9pQTTd
— Dolly Spice- Jones 🌱🎵 (@Herb_Minstrel) June 12, 2026
Brendan Jones, a military veteran and Arabic linguist, rescued his dog Lucy while deployed in the Middle East. He said that after the birth of his son, he struggled with returning to deployment. Lucy changed that for him.
“That’s not the headspace you want when you’re overseas in danger. When you have to be focused on the mission,” Jones said on “The Sean Hannity Show” Wednesday. “Lucy helped me get over that. Because she filled that void that was missing.”
He found Lucy in 2015 while deployed near the border with Islamic State-controlled territory. In a post on X, he said he had to bribe a Jordanian officer to get the dog veterinary care before bringing her home.
Key Details of the Situation:The Incident: Lucy temporarily slipped her collar on her own property in Strasburg, Virginia, and barked at a neighbor. Because Lucy was already on a local “dangerous dog” registry from a prior incident, the neighbor’s complaint prompted animal control to remove her from the property.The Backlash: The removal sparked the viral #SaveLucy campaign. Advocates and supporters criticized the harsh enforcement, noting that the senior dog never bit or physically contacted anyone.The Resolution: After a roughly two-month legal and emotional battle, a Shenandoah County court allowed Lucy to go home, resulting in an emotional reunion with the veteran’s family