I had to really pull myself together before I could write this post.

I guess there are two lessons here - the first being that there are truly evil people in the world. They are evil to other people so a small dog means nothing to them.

The better lesson is - think about how many many wonderful people paid and unpaid are pulling for Maddie. The professionals are using all of their knowledge and the volunteers are showering Maddie with all the love she so richly deserves.

And haven't all of us learned something from Maddie's story. It just grips you in a place deep in your stomach that is very very uncomfortable.

I have cats - so this story has made me go over to them and give them that extra hug and a kiss that I might have missed.

All God's creatures are such incredible gifts to us. All of us who have animals know the great gift of their unconditional love.

Not only will I be saying many prayers for Maddie, I think the couple that did this to her need our prayers as well.

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