Boy, them critters sure become your best pal don't they?
We have a "Lucy" here too; an 8 1/2 lb Jack Russel. Like your Lucy, she's is always right there to remind you that she's there, you know... just in case you forgot and/or need to give an ear or back scratch to someone.
The best part is, being a Jack Russel, she actually allows my wife and I to sleep in HER bed, and even shares her covers with us!
She never complains about helping to cleanup after a cook on the grill!
I hope Mrs. L.A. is on the mend!