wheres' auggie???

[Tanya&Fritz]

I've just finished reading through all of these posts and I'm crying. It started off so happy and ended up like this What happened? Angel moved in with Auggie, they had 3 dogs, Maddie had accidents and then she ended up in a shelter? I really hope I'm missing something here. Was there some kind of ultimatum?

[Edwina's Secretary]

I just hung up with Phred. Both he and I were VERY impressed with the director of the center with whom we spoke. She talked about what a wonderful and loving dog Maddie is. I pushed her rather hard as to when she was picked up.

She was very impressed with the following Maddie has. She told me usually when dogs are brought in nobody cares.

I thought she was very sincere and caring. She told me they make people who want to adopt go home and think about -- in other words can't just walk out with the dog. She also told me that "house broken" problems are about the owner not the dog. She really seemed to care about Maddie.

She has promised that if anything goes wrong with the adoption she has Phred's number and will call him.

P.S. This shelter will be represented at the Arlington Pet Show tomorrow -- which we will be attending. I'll be sure to chat them up!

[Logan]

Well, for goodness sake and Hallelujah. I really hope that our Maddie has found her forever home.

Thank you to every single person who cared enough to contribute prayers, money and support, especially Sara, who was ready to go get her in a heartbeat.

I love you all.
Logan

[Stenograsaurus]

I feel much better after hearing from Sara. It would be nice if the shelfter could tell the new owners about this website so that they can check in and let us know how Maddie is doing.
This is an amazing group of caring individuals and I am so glad that I stumbled upon this place. I'm proud to be a member.

[RachelJ]

Oh my, what a wonderful development. As much as everybody was wanting to help, this really seems to be the best solution, sparing Maddie going through any more moves and the trip by plane. I hope so much that this will be her forever home.

Sara, would they tell you anything about the family that adopted her?

[zippy-kat]

**sigh of relief**

I'm not sure why I am posting this. I know it will
only make for more posts and "most likely" some
bad blood and posts.

First of all, it was "my" idea to take Maddie to a shelter.
We tried very hard to place Maddie. If I remember
correctly Angel posted several time that Maddie needed
a home, but no one seemed to ask about taking her then except
for Aly. Next, I want everyone to know that Maddie was not
placed in a shelter because of a potty problem. Angel and
I do not wish to discuss what happens in our home or with
our dogs in a public forum. Please respect our privacy for not
wanting to discuss this, as it was very hard on Angel.

Lastly, Maddie was sent to a shelter where she had a chance
to be adopted and she has been. We had several people inquire about Maddie, and Angel and I did not like the people who wanted her. We both wanted the best for Maddie and a chance to be a happy dog. What most of you "do not"
know is that shelter is the same place I adopted Hooch and
gave him a very good home. I want to thank everyone one
who gave great thought and well wishes to Maddie.

Peace to you all, and can we please put this to rest as
I know Angel will be reading this in the near future and
will be upset again.

Be well,

[Edwina's Secretary]

Just that the parents of the couple who adopted her have a dog. She spoke of the responsibility of pet ownership and how they screen to make sure the new owners understand that.

[zippy-kat]

Why did you write Aly telling her Maddie was in a no-kill shelter?!

Why did you not arrange transportation for Maddie to go to Aly, when Aly offered to take her?

If I remember correctly, Angel often mentioned she MIGHT have to rehome Maddie, she never did confirm until it she was gone.

If you didn't like the applicants who offered to take her, why place her in a shelter where you don't know WHO would adopt her? (True, they do have screening processes.)

Tonya,

I do not have to answer to you or anyone on this board!

If you do not like me or the decision I make too bad.

[sammi]

This posting has been currently about the dog Maddie.....not about Angel & AugieH. And I don't think anyone here wants to know about your home life Augie everyone is too busy worrring about Maddie's future - And that is not a snide remark just the truth.
But one thing, if you loved Maddie so much and cared about her welfare why did you put her in a kill shelter? I adopted my last 3 dogs from a kill shelter and I gave them loving homes but hundreds of other dogs were put to sleep that year in that shelter.

[zippy-kat]

I don't want to start a fight Augie, let that be known.

I didn't expect you to answer, but I do care about that dog and about Angel. I know it hurt her to give her up.

Your actions, were your actions and you must live with them---no one else.

I just don't understand why you told Aly she was in a no-kill shelter--esp. when Aly wanted her.

Peace, blessings, and goodness be with you, Angel, and the rest of your household.

~Tonya

[jackiesdaisy1935]

I agree with Sammi, I don't think anyone cares about you, Augie or your lifestyle, the concern has been Maddie, the innocent little dog that did nothing but love her family and got rewarded for that by being placed in a kill shelter. Don't you think she has been through enough? Poor you!
Jackie

[Dixieland Dancer]

CONGRATULATIONS dear Maddie on finding a new home. We love happy endings!!!!

Posted by AugieH
I do not wish to discuss what happens in our home or with
our dogs in a public forum.


Augie,
We do not want bad blood and certainly don't want you to have to talk about what goes on in your home. I don't tell everyone on here about what goes on in my home and I don't think others do either. Your privacy is respected in that arena.

However, if you don't want to talk about your dogs on a public forum, then I think you need a new place to talk about Hooch, Lexi and Santana. We did not learn about them through osmosis. We learned about them from their owners wanting to share them with us. I think everyone on Pet Talk is here specifically because they love to talk about their pets. Isn't that the reason you joined?

I never wanted to know about what went on in your home. I only wanted to know that Maddie was in a safe place. Because of all the secrets and not telling us after numerous people asked, I personally began to wonder if she was still alive. It was through your posts that we found out something was up with Maddie. If one of you had told us if she was safe or not, then none of this other stuff would of occured. And we did want to help with Maddie and her problems. I know I personally posted quite a lengthy reply to what could be causing her potty problems and suggestions for helping her overcome them. There was never a mention that she was going any where. It was a few posts that mentioned Lexi and Hooch but not Maddie that got me curious. If you had given us a chance we would of helped. I'm sure you see now how passionate people were to help.

I am glad you found Hooch at the shelter. He is a wonderful, loyal friend. I think you know how partial I am to Goldens! Unfortunately though, Mixed breeds don't have quite the success rate of adoption that Pure bred Goldens have.

I personally will put this to rest now that Maddie has found a home and we know she is not in danger of being put down. I wish you and yours the very best!

[zippy-kat]

Maybe we *should* close this topic.

Maddie has a brand-new home--that's the important thing.