Where's Maddie?

[lbaker]

It occured to me that perhaps we should start a new thread for Maddie rather than continue under "where's auggie?". That question has been answered and now it's Maddie's turn. At least in my opinion. This is a hot thread and it may be possible to overload it, although I am a bear of very little brain when it comes to that stuff. Laurie

[Logan]

I'm afraid to stop the momentum right now, Laurie, although at some point, it probably will move here. Maybe once Sara has Maddie in her posession, we can move it over here and figure out how to find her "forever" home from this thread.

[lbaker]

You are right of course, let's wait and see what Sara/Edwina can do...I'm so worried yet hopeful.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Maddie has gone to her new home!!!! She was adopted yesterday!!!

[wolflady]

Is there any way we can find out who adopted her?? I really think it would be neat to send some cards to Maddie at her new home. Wouldn't the owners be surprised!! Little do they know how much one dog has touched the hearts of many across the US and worldwide!! Wow!

[AdoreMyDogs]

I will miss Maddie alot. I was touched by her spirit, and I've never even met her. I think that everything happens for a reason, and I am thinking that someone must have really needed Maddie, and that is why she had to find a new home. I think Maddie will be just fine and all will be well. Love you, Maddie.
-Leslie & Graham

[Sudilar]

WHAT WAS GOING ON HERE?????

I just NOW read the post about Maddie under the Augie thread. I stopped checking that post after the beginning of the thread and missed the whole Maddie story. I mentioned at the beginning of the thread that I live near them!!!!!! Why didn't anyone let me know that there was a problem?? I could have sprung her from the shelter as soon as she was put in there. I was unaware of the problem. I could have helped! I feel really bad that I could have done something, but I didn't know about it. If something like this ever comes up again (heaven forbid), please post about it in Rescue, please. I never would have thought to check the Augie story. I ALWAYS check rescue threads!

So very, very glad that Maddie has found a home. So very sad that I missed a chance to help out.

Sue

[Karen]

Sue - I thought I emailed you! But very soon, it turned out that Maddie had a home already! Happy endings all.

[Sudilar]

No, Karen, I didn't get an e-mail. I went back and checked. I am so sorry that all this had to happen. I could have solved it in an instant!!!! I can't believe I missed the chance to help out! I am so upset. HOWEVER, at least it turned out for the best because Maddie has found her forever home. I WAS SO CLOSE! Maybe only 30-45 minute drive from home. If something had happened to Maddie, I could NEVER forgive myself for not checking that thread. I just thought that the thread was continued discussion like the beginning of the thread. I never thought for a moment that Maddie was in need of rescue!!

[tatsxxx11]

Dear Sue, I had no idea you lived near by! You are one of the true heroes of Pet Talk. Though you are a woman of few words, there is NO mistaking the depth of your devotion and your love, for dogs; especially those in need. You and Aly both wished so badly to help; you to "spring" her and Aly to adopt her. Wouldn't that have been a team! We all know that you would have been there in a flash, had you known. And Aly had already been shopping for toys and even enrolled Maddie in obedience class! But, I have the feeling that somehow, in those last, few frantic hours, as we scrambled for answers, Maddie knew just how loved she is. And although neither of you in the end got the chance to show your love, I truly believe it was the powerful, loving force of people such as you and Aly and Sara and Phred and EVERYONE who jumped in, that sent Maddie a miracle! It makes me sad too that she is no longer a part of the Pet Talk family. How special THAT would have been. But she will always live on in our hearts, and those precious photos!! Thankfully, Maddie is out of that shelter and (paws crossed) in a loving home. Hopefully, as they promised, Phred will be notified if Maddie is ever returned. I understand how you and Aly feel. It's a little bittersweet. Thank you dear friend. You are a treasure.

[Logan]

Amen, to everything you said so beautifully, Sandra. Sue, I hate that you didn't get Karen's email, but you know, it would have been too late anyway, if Maddie was adopted on Thursday afternoon as the shelter director said. We didn't get into full action until Thursday afternoon and Friday.

My prayers are with Maddie. I hope she found her forever home, as I hope all my little passengers will from today's transport.

[Sudilar]

I just feel that I could have helped get Maddie to Aly. Why, oh why, didn't I check into that thread further.... I never thought that a dog of ours (Pet Talk) would end up in a shelter, I guess. I feel horrible. Like I had my chance to make a difference and in so doing help Aly, too. I blew it. With all my attempts at any more rescues after Killi and Shi, I seem to be just missing the boat.

If something should go wrong with the adoption, let me know right away and we will work out a plan. Aly, since I am such a believer in fate, it just wasn't meant to be. Fate is how I ended up with Killian instead of that Great Pyr and also Shiloh. So look ahead for the future, things will work out for the best. Those people who adopted Maddie probably will really love her to pieces!

[lizbud]

Sue,

Believe it or not, but I just became aware of the "Maddie"
situation this morning. I thought I was the only one "out
of the loop", couldn't believe all that had happened. Reading
thru all the "where's auggie" posts, people kept asking who
lived near the Chicago Shelter & I'm thinking I do, I do.
After reading about Maddie and seeing her picture so often
I feel a closeness to her, just as I do with all the other Pet
Talk furkids and would do whatever I could to help any one
of them. Stopped reading the old thread, after the "lovey-
dovey stuff.( No Offence to anyone). I would just rather read
about the four legged kind of animal. I hope Maddie is happy
wherever she is and maybe her adopters will let us all know
about how she is doing sometime soon.

[Sudilar]

Originally posted by lizbud
Sue,

Stopped reading the old thread, after the "lovey-
dovey stuff.( No Offence to anyone). I would just rather read
about the four legged kind of animal.

Same reason why I stopped reading!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Let's all look at the *Bright Side* of this ~

We're pretty sure Maddie got out of this without too much ruffled fur (more on that later);
AND we got a great opportunity to practice our *skills* at "Rescue by Computer"!

I'm positive that one of these dayz - we'll actually pull off a real honest-to-gosh Pet Talk Rescue - complete with a ground assult by Karen's Cavalry followed by an airlift by the PT Air Force .

These Rescue Missions require planning and deployment skills that take time and practice to hone to perfection - Maddie provided us with a good "Drill" to hone those skills! Just like a Fire Department - ya gotta practice to be good when the real opportunity presents itself.
It was a good drill, Troops ~ We're better prepared for the next one!

Now; back to Maddie ~
Just got this e-mail from Debbie, the Manager at Maddie's shelter (South Suburban Humane Society):

Saturday @ 1:30 PN CST
Hi John,

I have contacted Maddie's new owners & asked them to contact us. I will give them your email address & explain about how interested you all are in her. I was also hoping they would either send us pictures or bring her back here for us to take pictures of her & the new family. I will email them to you also.
I went on to your web page yesterday, how wonderful that you get so involved with the animals. As soon as I hear anything, I will contact you.

/s/ Debbie

I'll provide follow-ups as they arrive.