PLEASE Visit Maddie

[Gio]

The most recent picture of Maddie is heartbreaking.

I agree with you nsweezie about the place in hell, I know that they are thinking of taking legal action against them. And yes, I also hugged my pets after reading Maddie's story.

[RachelJ]

Yes, I did too. Especially my little Tucker. I cuddled his spaniel head and kissed it over and over and said, "This one is for Maddie."

[Sudilar]

I hugged Shiloh and cried. She just looked at me and gave me a kiss.

[ilovehounds]

I am so sorry to have to post this letter, it was sent to me this morning.

The little abused Springer...


Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 10:17 PM
Subject: Maddie Update 04/28


Dear Fellow Maddie Lovers,
Today Maddie gave me a sign. She let me know, without a doubt, that she was
ready to go to the Rainbow Bridge. Deep down I knew she would let me know if
and when she was ready, and many of you reminded me of this fact on a daily
basis. I can only say that if you were there, you would have seen it, too.

I went in to visit her this afternoon after dealing with a broken vehicle in
the morning. The kids in charge of her daily feeding and love-giving looked
really sad. I could see it in their eyes before I went to her cage. She
hadn't eaten a thing all day, and hadn't been drinking, either. They were
heartbroken, because they had really tried to entice her to eat. They said
she appeared not to even have the strength to do it.

I went in her room to see her. She had undergone a definite change since
yesterday afternoon. Her eyes turned to see me, but she did not lift her
head as much as she usually would. I do know that she knew me, and stretched
her nose out ever so slightly when I went to stroke her head and speak to
her. Her breathing was very rapid and shallow. I just knew. I called her
vet and told her that it was time. She had seen her a few hours prior, and
asked me if I was ready. I replied "as ready as I'll ever be".

We got her little bed, cushioned her with a bunch of towels, and covered her
little body with one to keep her warm. We carried her outside into the yard,
where there was sunshine and a little breeze. While we waited for Paige, her
vet, I held Maddie and told her how much everyone loved her and that it was
OK for her to go now. We sat like that for a good while, me talking to her,
stroking her on her little blaze, as always. Her breathing evened out as we
sat together and looked into each other's eyes. I can definitely tell you
she knew it was me holding her. She never took her eyes off mine. Paige
showed up in a little while and very gently put her to sleep as I held her in
my arms and kissed her on the head for myself and for everyone else who loved
her. Paige said Maddie probably wouldn't have made it through the night in
that condition, and there's no way we would have let her go alone like that.
As sad as we were, we knew we did the right thing.

Please check back soon on Maddie's pages for an epilogue. I have been
compiling a list of her benefactors, and wish for everyone to see it. It's
not quite ready yet, but will be in a few days. I can't thank everyone
enough who has supported and encouraged us through this. It's like all of
you were with us every step of the way. It meant so much to both Maddie and
myself. Maddie is at peace now, and in a better place. All of us have a
little Maddie angel watching over us now, waiting at the Rainbow Bridge.

Kate Kyer
English Springer Rescue America
Rescue/Foster/Adoption Coordinator-DFW, TX www.springerrescue.org
ESRA - Maddie
Show Dog Magazine.com...Maddie

[Gio]

The first thing I did each morning was to check if there were any news. It really did break my hear this morning when I read the news. I spent most of the day in the office trying not to burst into tears (without much success I must add). Only now I can bring myself to write about it.

My heart goes out to the people who took care of her to the very last minute. At least that sweet angel realised that not all human are monsters. I will light a candle for her tonight.

Thanks for letting us know about Maddie, we really have to try our best to prevent this from happening to some other trusting animal. Here I go, crying again.

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[Sudilar]

I had to walk away from the computer for a while after I heard about Maddie. I still can't stop crying again....

Sweet dreams, dear little Maddie. In your too short life, you have seen the extremes of humankind: the evil, the love. You have touched the hearts of many. May your death have not been in vain. Stop the abuse!
I will ask that Wolf and Avalanche take you under their paw at Rainbow Bridge til any one of us that you have touched (even though we never even met you), can bring you over with them.
Rest in peace.
Sue

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***Save a life, ADOPT***

[This message has been edited by Sudilar (edited April 30, 2001).]

[nsweezie]

The only bright side to this whole sad story is the amazing people that helped to make Maddie's last few days as happy as possible
God bless them all

[Daisy's Mom]

Oh... when I didn't see an update for a while I began to get nervous... this is just awful. What a bad day! Poor Maddie... and to top it all off, I found out my grandfather has passed away as well. Well, I thank God for the people that made Maddie's last few days special.

[Sudilar]

Daisy'sMom,
So sorry to hear about your grandfather. Condolences to you and your family.
Sue

[Dixie Belle]

That was the worst thing I have seen. How can people do stuff like that to pets. My husband and I were feeling guilty thinking we weren't spending enough time with our pets, and then I saw that. It makes me want to pull them in my lap and give them a huge hug.

[This message has been edited by Dixie Belle (edited May 01, 2001).]