wheres' auggie???

KayAnn, I miss you too sweetie. You know that you can email me anytime. I will try to always be there for you in some way, okay?
I wrote you back yesterday - to your PM to me here on PetTalk. You silly girl, jumping online at school!

Maddie is just a subject I'm trying not to think about. I'm sorry to all of you for not responding. I would just prefer not to discuss her. Nothing personal to any of you. I know you are all trying to help. I wouldn't expect anything less from you. Once again, your kindness and sweet human nature shines through Thank you all for you concern.

[zippy-kat]

Forgive me for dragging this out...

Angel, I'm going to go out on a limb here & I hope you do not think less of me for saying this:

I'm beginning to think that Maddie is not in a safe place. It's obvious that you do not want to talk about it, however, I do wish you would tell someone so that:
1) we would either stop worrying or
2) we could make an effort to save her.

You know we care about your well-being as well as the dogs'. I hope you will confide in at least one person.

Please know, too, that judgements will not be passed; you did what you thought was best.

{{hugs}}
Tonya

[jackiesdaisy1935]

I agree with Zippy-Cat, Angel if you don't have her in a safe home or a no kill shelter, her time is probably running out. With all the people on here in rescue, I'm sure someone could find a home for her or at least put her in rescue.
I think everyone would like to know that she has been placed in a good home, or in rescue, you know how we all worry about our PetTalk pups.
Jackie

[Cinder & Smoke]

Here's a bit of a Maddie Update as of 9:00 PM ~

Thanks to a LOT of hard work from a LOT of concerned Pet Talkers ~

We *think* we know where Maddie is - and as of late this afternoon -
She's OK and in a reputable Animal Shelter in a western suburb of Chicago.

What we need NOW is someone to make a visitation to the shelter and try to secure a hold on Maddie
-or-
Bust her outta there! (We're not sure how much the ransom fee will be!)

I'll let one of the other Maddie Resque-ers jump in here so we have a single point of contact.

If you live near the western suburbs of Chicago and can help tomorrow (Friday) or Saturday...

Please post a reply -
and be SURE we can get in contact with you by PM, E-mail, or phone.
Do NOT post e-mails or phones here -
send them to the Maddie Resque-er who jumps in here and takes over.

Hang On, Maddie - the Troops are a-Commin!

[aly]

If ANYONE needs any help financially in busting Maddie out or flying her somewhere, I am more than willing to contribute!

Is there anyone with extra room for another sweet doggie??

[aly]

By the way, the shelter hours are 12-5 tomorrow. Is there anyway anyone in the Chicago area could go get her tomorrow and hold her for a little bit while the rest of us figure out something to do?

[sammi]

I will defiantly(sp) help with cost as needed. Let me know.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Of course I would be glad to help financially too.
Jackie

[Logan]

I've alerted a couple of non-Pet Talkers to the situation too, who are closer to Illinois than I am. I've emailed them all the info I have tonight, and they will do all they can to help.

I definitely think Phred is right, if someone could go there in person, it would help to better understand the situation. I left my conversation with the shelter today very frustrated, but at least confirmed that she is still there.

Now's the chance for some of you Chicago people to HELP this sweet girl.

[sammi]

I just wish we would have been aware of how bad the situation was for Maddie earlier. It would have bought time to try and save her.

[aly]

I want Maddie. If someone could get her for me, I'll be there at the airport to pick her up. If it doesn't work out between her and Lolly, I will personally find her a wonderful home through my shelter. I won't put her in a cage there. She can hang out behind the desk with me and go home with me at night. I swear that if I couldn't keep her, I would find her the PERFECT home.

[Gio]

ALy you're wonderful!

I think that getting her to Aly would be the best solution, I don't doubt one bit that she would be able to find the best solution.

I wuold me more than willing to help financially if any of you can think of a way of doing it:

[delidog]

yes, i agree...i think that aly would be a great mom for maddie.....please let us know what needs to be done....maybe logan knows a transport exchange for that area....illinois to dallas is not a long drive....it really is quite easy....god,i am praying for maddie....i wish that i were closer.....please keep us posted on her needs

[tatsxxx11]

I tried contacting a friend of my husband's and his wife who live about 1 hr. from Chicago, real animal lovers, but have not been able to contact them as yet. Aly, you would be a lifesaver if you could act as a go between until a permanent home is found. If someone in the area can GET HER OUT, I would be happy to pay for her airfare to Texas. Hang in there Maddie, we WILL get you out. Pet Talkers to the rescue.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I am just now catching up on this post. I do not know anyone in Chicago or anywhere near there. I am willing to help financially as well. It will be best to ship her over. Do you want me to find out how much it will be to have her flight in to Texas? How much does Maddie weigh? How much longer does she have?