Name/Age: Maggie - 11 y/o?
Family Members: Just Mom & Dad (also known as Lisa & Roderick)
How long has Maggie been in the family? 10.5 years
Professions: Lisa is a Contract Negotiator & Roderick is a Police Officer
Location: Marietta, GA.
Nicknames: Baby Doll, Dew, Sweet Pea, DB
5 words/phrases that best describe Maggie?
Intelligent
Grateful
Loving
Gentle
Pretty
What makes Maggie unique? She has a broad vocabulary. I have enjoyed such a sense of connection with her, unlike any other dog I’ve had. She also has very unique markings!
Rollin’ Rollin’
Rescue Story: Maggie came from the street. We do not know her history –we don’t know if she ran with Momma Dog or was ever owned.
Her story …
After being in our house about a year, we decided it was time for a dog. I’ve always had Labs so I found one to adopt from a Lab Rescue group and submitted an application. Meanwhile …
My husband was a police officer stationed in southwest Atlanta working the night shift. Maggie appeared at the precinct as an emaciated, scabbed, dirty puppy. We think she was intelligent enough to figure out humans were present there 24/7. Mostly she hid in the bushes and slept on the pavement that was warmed from the day.
Some Officers took pity and shared their scraps. The night my husband discovered her, he shared his meatloaf dinner. He was impressed with her gentle nature and the fact she did not have any food aggression despite her condition.
My husband then called and said we need to consider taking her home. Of course, she was the LAST thing I wanted! First, she was a Pit Bull; 2) may have been exposed to fighting; and 3) a puppy! None of this was what I wanted to sign up for. I was not able to make it to the precinct that night but agreed to go the next if she was still hanging around.
Of course she was still there the next night. When I looked her in the eyes, she had an inquisitive gaze, not one of aggression –perhaps quiet confidence. We knew then, she was going to be ours and would never want for food or warmth again. To this day, she ALWAYS gets meatloaf and potatoes when we have it.
P.S. While it broke my heart to withdraw my application for that Lab, he did find a forever home too!
What is your favorite pastime as a family? WALKS! While Maggie loves morning walks with Mom best, she’ll go for a walk any time with anyone.
What is life like since you rescued Maggie? For us, our life has been more fulfilled and enlightened. Maggie has opened our eyes to this wonderful breed and broke the stereotype. Our little family will always welcome Pit Bulls. For Maggie, we have prevented a life of either constant breeding (because she’s so pretty) or fighting. She seems to remind us every day that she is grateful for this life.
Photographers Note: When I arrived, I was greeted by Lisa and Maggie at the door. I was immediately struck by her gorgeous markings; so unusual and so beautiful. Then on top of her good looks she is just the sweetest girl, being the most welcoming host.
She got to show off her ball skills and a few tricks for the camera while i was there. I had been warned by her Dad that she can get a little camera shy when she sees one pointed at her. Not this day, she was definitely enjoying being in the spot light. When she flopped down and start to roll on her back in front of my lens, her Dad’s comment was “ are you kidding me?”. (photo evidence above) After we finished up, she even escorted me to the front door. Pretty sure as soon as a I left, she probably passed out. It was a warm day and it takes a lot out of a gal being “on” for that long! :)