Name/Age: Maggie - 6-7 y/o
Family Members: Gabby & Pierre
How long has Maggie been in the family? 4 years
Professions: high school teacher & consultant
Location: Decatur, GA.
Nicknames: Maggie Dog
5 words/phrases that best describe Maggie?
Sassy
Goofball
Playful
Snuggly
Friendly
What makes Maggie unique? Maggie makes a “roooo-ing” sound when she wants your attention, she’ll also make it as a “hello” to people we meet on our walks.
Maggie on the Move!
Rescue Story: We first met Maggie, at the time Cadaba, when we took her out for Dog for A Day from LifeLine Animal Shelter. Like many shelter dogs, Maggie was super energetic when we first got her from the kennel. Once we took a walk and got back to the couch, she settled right in. After taking her out two weekends, we decided to foster her but we knew we’d end up adopting her. Maggie was brought in as a stray and was in the shelter for 10 months before we adopted her.
You driving me to my forever home or shall I?
What is your favorite pastime as a family?We like to go on hikes together. Stone Mountain is our usual hike but Maggie loves exploring new places.
What is life like since you rescued Maggie? Maggie’s life is now full of belly rubs (which she demands often). After our morning walk, Maggie spends her days rotating between laying on the couch or the bed and sunning herself outside. We absolutely love having Maggie in our lives, she brings joy and love to us everyday.
Photographers Note: Maggie is such a bubbly and happy girl. She was so welcoming when I arrived. Although she quickly tired of “performing” for the photographer, can’t say I blame her it was a muggy day. The fact this dog was in the shelter for 10 months was shocking to me. Although I would have to venture a guess that she fell victim to something called Black Dog Syndrome. Black dogs are less likely to be adopted from shelters. There are many theories why, be it they don’t photograph as well for adoption photos, people associate them with evil or misfortune (like black cats) or their hair is more noticeable when shedding so it’s a housekeeping thing, Top it off that she is also a dog with a certain size head, well the cards are stacked against her. I love that Gabby & Pierre took advantage of the wonderful Dog for the Day program at our local city shelters. Great way to give pups a break but also a way to get to know the dog if you are thinking of adopting, a test drive if you will. (they also have a full weekend program). Yet another reason dogs should be looked at as individuals. How could anyone resist this goofy, smiling, beautiful girl?