Maddiesmom Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Maddie (racing name Doobiesaurus) retired September 2005 from Palm Beach Kennel Club and was sent to GFNC loaded on a hauler in October 2005 to be put up for adoption. As a first time adopter I picked 3 1/2 yr old Maddie out after looking at two other greyhounds. She was a calm, quiet fawn girl who walked right up to a little girl and nudged her fingers for pets. After a few days of learning home-life it was time for me to go back to work. This is when I learned that Maddie had SA. Leaving her in a crate was not working as my little Houdini could escape from every crate I tried with her. Dealing with a dog that has SA is part patience, part knowledge and mostly determination to succeed. Maddie & I tried Alone Training, TV & Kong’s, DAP Diffusers, and everything else we could. Finally we decided that I just needed to trust my instinct. Maybe ‘all’ greyhounds did not love their crate. So Maddie & I had a talk and with the help of my vet we decided to try medication, a muzzle, baby gates and trust. I came home that day to a happier quiet dog and an undisturbed house. Maddie had won her freedom. Approximately 6 months of working on Maddie’s SA issues I heard about being a Therapy Dog and Maddie convinced me she could do it. I was worried about the 3minute separation required for the test but I should have known better. Maddie wanted to be certified as a Therapy Dog and she had not problems passing the test. Maddie you see has never met a stranger. This makes her excel at being a wonderful Meet & Greet dog. She leans on you and gives you that soulful look and people are emptying their pockets into the donation jar before they even realize it. After getting her TDI certification we looked at ways to help in the community. A program called Tail Wagging Tutor was held at our local library and this seemed a perfect fit. Maddie loves kids and loves to lie down. The kids at the library all want Maddie to pick them so they can read to her. She is really good at building their self-esteem by giving them the “I am so proud of you” look that I swear she practices in the mirror when I am not home. Maddie also visits local assisted living facilities. . I have heard of dogs who alert their owners to medical issue but never thought Maddie would do that for me. I had gone to the doctor for an issue and she basically gave me a nothing is wrong type answer. After that visit I noticed Maddie paying more attention to me and giving me a more through sniff test. This got me to thinking and I decided to listen to Maddie and my own feelings. I went for a second opinion and did indeed have something going on that required surgery. Maddie became ill really fast this summer. At first, it was recurring UTIs, While on vacation in Nantucket I had to take her to the vet there. She got better and then got worse after a month or so. On September 11, she could not settle, down and was restless and could not potty. I took to the emergency vet and left her overnight not knowing what was coming. The next morning, the vet called and it was not good. Maddie had transitional cell carcinoma or bladder cancer. She was in pain and I knew that the time had come, I left work and was there. With her head on my lap, and me telling her how much I loved and It was ok to go. She went peacefully. Thank you Maddie! Thank you for being there for others and for me. Your silly goofy self has brightened my day many times. Thank you for all you do for the kids at the library and at the assisted living facilities. And thank you for leading more people to greyhound adoption. I love you and miss you tons! I will always treasure the almost 9 years we had together, the many road trips and the famous taking an empty beer bottle off the counter and licking it, the chewing of the door at BBH 2007 and the rabbit you brought into the house after 2 months of being here and freaking me out. Who knew that the word "cookie" would get you to drop it so that the bunny would live. I miss the 5 pm barking for your dinner and I miss hearing it when I on the phone. Thank you for teaching me many things, patience, unconditional love and your companionship, and for opening up my world to greyhounds and the people that we have met. You will be missed by many. Love, Mommy Quote Amy Human Mommy to fur baby Maddie (Doobiesaurus) TDI certified. May 5, 2002-September 12, 2014 and Mille (Mac's Bayou Baby)CGC, TDI certified. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg"]http://i270. photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. Run free Maddie. Hugs to you, Amy. Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I am so very sorry that she had to leave. You wrote a beautiful tribute to a just, beautiful lady. Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss. Maddie was such a special girl. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 You're so right that Maddie will be missed by many, including me. She has been one of my favorites here, and just seeing her lovely picture in your siggie could always lift my spirits right away! I'm so very sorry for your loss. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 What a beautiful and very special girl. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 So beautiful a girl, and so beautiful a love you had for each other. I'm sorry she had to leave you. Godspeed, Maddie. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 With tears in my eyes, I am so very sorry for your loss of such a wonderful, beautiful girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss of Maddie, Amy. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I'm so very sorry. All of your pictures of Maddie are beautiful, but the last one of the two of you is very special. You shared wonderful years together during which you loved her well, and she gave you her love in return. Hold those in your heart when you think of Maddie and she will always be with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 That beautiful tribute made these old eyes start to water.... They say the grass is green and the sand is soft at the Bridge... things that we can see your Maddie really loved. So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I am honored to have met Maddie. She was all the wonderful things you wrote and much more. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Amy, I am so sorry. Maddie gave so much of her heart to so many but none so much as what she gave to you, and you gave it right back. What a beautiful photo that is of the two of you sharing one of many special moments. My heart goes out to you. Godspeed Maddie, you are sorely missed. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGreyGirl Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Run free, sweet Maddie's. You gave and received lots of love. Beautiful remembrance. Quote Qui me amat, amet et canes meas...et felem. Olivia (RDs Merrygoround, b. 4/6/07, Gotcha 12/19/11 Chloe (PAR Candice, b. 5/22/08, Gotcha 12/18/12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Farewell, sweet Maddie. It was my privilege to have met you (and petted you!). <3 Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 A true beauty. I'm so sorry she had to leave. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I'm so sorry for you loss. She was such a lovely girl! Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Oh Amy, I'm so very sad to see this. She was a very special girl. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyroo Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Run free pretty girl. Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss. I too have always loved seeing Maddie's smiling face in your signature pic. Rest well, beautiful girl. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I am so sorry you have lost your beautiful girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 A really lovely tribute to your beautiful girl. So sorry she had to leave. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 So sorry you had to say goodbye to your beautiful Maddie. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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