wheres' auggie???

[aly]

The shelter won't tell us how much longer. It looks like it could be a day or it could be a month depending on several things. Thats why I want her out ASAP! Have any of our Chicago area friends read this? The shelter is open Saturday too!

[Stenograsaurus]

Okay, I missed something here. How did you find out where Maggie is? Am I assuming correctly that she is in a kill shelter? God, I hope she makes it. I hope you all make it in time. I wish I lived closer and there was something I could do. All I can do is send my prayers.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

At this time, although I don't like flying an animal, if Aly is willing and someone can get her out I think the best thing would be to fly her to texas, it would be the quickest way to get her there.
I'm sure, me included, we could pool our money to get her there. I don't believe the fare is that much. Aly does have good connections with rescue and she would have the time for checking for a new home if it didn't work out with Lolly.
Jackie

[Edwina's Secretary]

I will call the shelter as soon as it opens. First let me call my husband and talk to him. ZippyKat has contacted me and I am willing to do what I can to get her out of there.

Sara

[Logan]

Please keep us updated here as to your efforts, so we can call off all the others who have been solicited to help, if necessary. Thank you for responding to this cry for help, Sara.

We will all be forever in your debt if you can get there and pull her from the shelter. She's got to be beside herself at this point.

Resources are here to pay for transportation, adoption fees, etc. Whatever is necessary, just tell us.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Does anyone have any stats on Maddie to help me sell my husband on her living with us until we can get her settled. Weight, general size, behavior problem (I remember about the peeing in the house). DOES SHE GET ALONG WITH CATS?? Maybe age.

Please, I want to call him real soon! I'm trying to find out where Chicago Heights is other than south!

Sara

[Logan]

What I remember is that she is a shepherd mix, on the small side in size. The shelter has her listed as two years old. I don't know about the cats, but if her personality is what I think it is, she will probably be frightened of Edwina, not the other way around. I do know that she is probably in need of some obedience training, after she gets some real loving. If you have to foster her for a little while, a baby gate in one room would probably be your best bet, especially for the housebreaking issues.

I'm sorry I'm not more informed. Did you see the picture I posted of her last night? It is an attachment, earlier in this post. She doesn't look big at all, and I believe she was full grown when Angel picked her up as a stray.

Hope this helps. Others may have more info.

Logan

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Oh Sarah! How wonderful! I hope hubby goes for the idea and you can spring her out of that place! I will help with the cost of shipping her to Aly.

[lbaker]

Zippy (Tonya) knows how to reach me at home if we need to do something over the weekend (wire $$??). I don't always check my email while at home, just occasionally. Laurie

[Edwina's Secretary]

I have called my husband and am awaiting his call back. The shelter is WAY south but I have nothing scheduled today. We have a finished basement with tile floor where she'll be very comfortable -- and safe from Edwina.

Please do not worry...I'll take care of her bail.

We are going out of the country on vacation in a few weeks though.....

[Stenograsaurus]

I did a search on here and typed in Maddie's name to see if I could get some info for you, Sara. I found somewhere that she weights 45 pounds. Didn't see anything about how she gets along with cats. I hope everything works out. My head hurts from worry.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

This is great news! When Maddie gets out of the shelter, the rest will take care of itself. I think. If Aly lets us know how much it is going to cost to ship Maddie, I can wire some money. I am so glad that this is working out. I have been worried sick about her!

[Cinder & Smoke]

URGENT!!

Edwina's Sec ~

1) E-mail me = [email protected]
((Include your phone # if you will)

2) Post & e-mail AS SOON as you get Hubby's OK
to continue with the Rescue.

You'll buy Maddie and Us enough TIME to formulate
a Final Plan!

HOW FAR is the Shelter from you?
Address is:

South Suburban Humane Society
1103 West End Avenue,
Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411
phone: 708.755.7387

NOTE: They will NOT answer their phone till after 12 Noon Chicago time.
When the Voice Mail answers -
Key In the # 4 to get to the staff.

Go to http://www.MapQuest.com
and enter the address to fetch a map.

With a few day grace period - we can either arrange for a local NO-kill Rescue Group to take over or formulate a plan to get Maddie to Aly in Texas.

Hope Hubby thinks this is !

/s/ Phred

[Dixieland Dancer]

Maddie's guardian angels are in full action!

Angel,
We are all on this board because of our love for our pets. So you should not be surprised that we have all come to love and care for Maddie from all of your posts and pictures of her. This wonderful website is also responsible for you and Augie meeting though the love of your dogs. We were here offering to help, not to be judge and jury over you two because you had to give Maddie up.

I think what is hard for us to understand is all the secrets about where she went and not being able to help one of our own if it was necessary. It was driving us crazy wondering if she was safe or not.

Why all the secrets? Why didn't you want us to know where she was so we could help? I believe you finally said her location hoping she could be rescued. I just don't understand why you waited.

These are questions you may be uncomfortable answering and personally I don't need you to answer them to me or anyone else. They only need to be answered in your heart! I was always taught that two wrongs don't make a right. I am glad you finally made the right decision to tell where she is.


Aly,
You are truly my hero! I wish we lived closer together so we could meet and I could thank you in person for all you do for our furkids! I believe that if anyone can help Maddie so she can find a forever home, it is you. She has been through an awful lot and someone who understands that is critical to help her adjust. I would be willing to help financially too. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Sara,
My prayers are being offered right now for things to work out in you being able to help get Maddie from the shelter. Your generous spirit shines through!

[Edwina's Secretary]

Okay. My husband says "do what you have to do." I will call at noon CST when the shelter opens.

If all else fails, my secretary has told me about a no-kill shelter she is familiar with -- she thinks Round Lake or Round Lake Beach if anyone knows. I'll check into it.

Please help me to move quickly on finding Maddie a home. I'm sorry that we can't offer one to her but it just wouldn't be fair to her. We are gone too much. I hope you all understand.