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.