Maddy in the House

Maddy, a beautiful lab mix, needed a transport and a place to stay for only one night because her ride to Vermont couldn't take her until the day after she arrived in our area.  So my friend, and now fellow transport driver, Linda, decided to take the plunge.  After all, it was only for one night.  Linda worked out a plan in her head to solve logistics with her three cats, since she wasn't sure how they'd react to Maddy in the house.  The solution was to keep everyone apart.

Linda drove to the pickup point on Saturday, April 21st, and anxiously awaited Maddy's arrival that evening.  There were actually ten dogs being picked up at that location, out of an entire transport consisting of 52 dogs/puppies and 9 cats, all from Darlington, SC.  At first I thought Maddy's name was Maddy Darlington, so she soon became Maddy Darling in my thoughts.  I suspect Linda might think that's an appropriate name.  The 52 dogs in this transport were going to New York, Vermont, and other New England states, as well as the ten coming to Pennsylvania.

Linda believes Maddy has never lived inside a home.  She didn't know how to maneuver the steps at first (that's Maddy, not Linda; Linda knew how to work the steps).  Once upstairs, Linda turned on the TV, and it startled Maddy, as did the mirror.  Mirror, mirror, on the wall; who's the prettiest pup of them all?  Linda assured Maddy she was.

Maddy soon made herself at home, and barely noticed Linda's cats -- although they noticed Maddy.  But Maddy was undeterred.  Here she is watching TV.  If only she had popcorn!  But just being in a nice, safe place was good enough for Maddy, and  she immediately got busy training Linda.  Walks every three hours.  Plenty of food and water.  And most of all, lots and lots of petting and hugs.  For all this, Maddy graciously lavished kisses on Linda.

 Linda fell in love with Maddy; not just puppy love or a fleeting love.  She felt completely bonded.  Of course, she did!  Just look how comfortable Maddy was in what was an entirely strange place with a complete stranger!  This is one happy dog!   


Linda dutifully delivered Maddy to the Vermont transport the following day, but began thinking that since her one-night foster of Maddy was such a wonderful experience, she should seriously consider becoming a regular foster home for other wayward Almost Home Dog Rescue dogs.  I'll keep you posted.  My bet is Linda will soon be fostering to her heart's content -- and making the lives of many dogs very content during their transition to their forever home.