[News] World's Tiniest Working Dog Lives in NJ
 

The Guinness Book of World Records recently named the 3-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, the smallest working dog in the world.

She stole the title away from a 6-pound search and rescue dog in Japan.

The pup from Absecon works as a therapy dog, through the Leashes of Love program, based in Cherry Hill.

The tiny terrier makes her rounds each week, visiting hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers. She also works with children with disabilities, and troubled youth.

"Because she is so tiny, people are drawn to her -- she stops traffic," said Sally Leone Montufar, owner.

Lucy has been brightening up the days of those in need for about one year, according to Montufar.

Here's how Lucy met Sally.

Montufar was working at Paw Dazzle pet boutique in Historic Smithville, when a woman walked in with several dogs. She said they needed a home, and was on her way to the shelter to drop them off.

When Lucy popped her head out of a doggie tote bag, it was love at first sight.

Montufar immediately adopted her. She says Lucy wasn't in good shape, but after several vet visits and the proper care, Lucy is doing great.

"She has a beautiful personality," said Montafur.

She hopes spreading the word about Lucy and her work, might encourage other people to rescue dogs in need of a home. "You never know the potential until you try."

World's Tiniest Working Dog Lives in NJ | NBC 10 Philadelphia

She is precious!

sooooo sweet. love this.

What a cute lil face!! I can see why people are drawn to her! :) She is adorbs!

Awww love her and love the story. A dog that is truly paying it forward!!

How ADORABLE!!! I love how her little tongue is sticking out!! what a precious little face

What a little sweetheart! Funny though, the story says "She stole the title away from a 6-pound search and rescue dog in Japan" - it doesn't give her weight anywhere! She does look like a tiny little one though. :p

Congrats !
 

Congrats !! She is so cute !!!!

What a pretty face - and that precious face!!:)

Im going have to dispute this. The smallest working dog, lives in NYC and is 4.5lbs....his name is Kaos. :p

Did anyone see she was featured on Live w Kelly this week? What a cutie.

Oh I miss 2 days this week :'0

Here's the link. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...-YwwHWB9GTB0hw

Here is the article with a different picture..she is adorable!!!

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Oh my gosh...here is the video of her on Regis and Kelly....she is so dang cute she brought tears to my eyes!!!!!

OOOpppppsss here is the link!! :)

What a sweet story! I love it!

I can't get enough of Lucy!! She is so stinkin' cute!! Her mommy needs to join YT so we can see more Lucy!!!

Awwww.

I thought I heard them say she weighed 2.5 pounds.

What a sweetie!

To think that someone actually didnt want this little sweetie. She is SO cute! I can see why she is so good at providing therapy, how could you feel anything other than happy to see such an adorable little dog :) I couldnt believe after reading the articles and watching the video that this little girl is only 2.5 pounds! Thats so tiny!

I agree 100%!!!! :)

She is so cute! I saw her on Live! With Kelly and she gets more adorable every time I have seen her since then.

Yeah for Yoda!
 

While the video was playing my fiancé came in and said why would someone ever ever abandon that tiny little girl. I'm glad she got a new shot at life. Truly an amazing story.

Go Yorkies! :aimeeyork

Just wanted to let all of you know that my yorkie, Van Oak's Dances With Wolves, a/k/a Benji, C.D., C.D.X. in obedience, passed on 1/6/12 in my arms at home from a trachea collapse and old age (14+11 months. He was loving owned, trained and loved by Joan and Harry Willner

How do you do an attachment?

Sorry to hear about your loss, may he rip.

What a beautiful girl! I cannot imagine someone not wanting her :( At least she has found her forever home now!