R.I.P Maggie the Ferocious Beast

<Sigh> Maggie the Ferocious Beast. I first heard of Maggie last year, when my niece Skyler began talking about her. She was a great big golden retriever with a heart of gold. Maggie belonged to the girls babysitter, and was 9 years old. At any time, Maggie could be found laying on the floor, being used as a pillow, while the little girls watched TV. They all fondly called her ferocious, but nothing could be further from the truth. She was a wonderful gal. Tuesday afternoon, Maggie was relaxing in her backyard, with her back against the wooden fence that surrounded the property. The neighbors dogs ( two greyhounds) rushed the fence, and it buckled, hurting Maggie is the process. She had a spinal injury, very similar to the one Max sustained when he fell in the snow.

My niece Ashley called that night and we were heartbroken. Maggie was under observation at the Med Center, and a decision was going to be made on Wednesday. Maggie was 9, and, even a young dog like Max struggles to recover from a spinal injury. They couldn't bring themselves make the decision on Wednesday, but, by this morning they sadly knew Maggie needed to run free at the bridge. Because of her age and size, the surgeon didn't feel that surgery would be wise. They talked about a cart, but when it was all said and done, everyone knew it was time.

My niece and her family are watching All Dogs Go to Heaven tonight, in hopes of helping the little girls understand.

I only met Maggie twice, but, she was a dog that captured your heart and didn't let go. I will miss hearing stories about her. Skyler and Alayna were fortunate to have her in their lives. They will have fond memories of Maggie and her antics. Rest in Peace dear girl, and thank you for loving my girls. I certainly know they loved you.
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Sounds like she was a great dog, as most Goldens are.
I'm sorry for everyone's loss. :cry:
I am sorry for the loss of Maggie
That is such a sad, sad loss.
You are all in my thoughts. :cry:
That is so sad :( Bless darling Maggie and we will be thinking of her. :(

So sorry for everyones loss of darling Maggie. :(
So sorry....... :cry: :ghug:
Sorry for your families' loss. I know my golden, Georgia, met her at the bridge for more golden fun.




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so sad to see a pet go before its time. :cry:
rest in peace sweet one.
that is so sad. run free Maggie :cry:
How tragic! I'm so sorry for your family's loss of Maggie. :ghug:
awww, this made me cry...i grew up with 2 goldens...muffy was our pillow too...that darn dog would let us do just about anything to her....my most favorite memory was laying on the floor using muffys tummy as a pillow and rubbing her soft ear under my nose like a blankie....sniff

may maggie join muffy at the bridge with all of the other awesome pets!
Goldens have such giant hearts and gentle souls. What a sad accident. I am so sorry for your loss.
What a sad story--sorry for the loss.
I'm sorry for everyones loss of Maggie...sounds like she was a wonderful friend to all. :ghug:
She sounds like a sweet girl. The kind of dog you count yourself lucky to know and live with. Once the pain fades, she will leave those that knew her with many wonderful memories.
I'm also sorry for their loss ...........and have to put a smile on my face by what they named her. I'm singing the song now in my head.

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Thanks everyone.

The little girls were very sad about Maggie, and, my niece corrected me about them watching the "All dogs go to heaven movie"...she didn't think that would help :(

On the Saturday after they lost Maggie, Kathy, the babysitter received a phone call. It was a friend of her daughters that had a 10 week old Golden-- and --she needed to find a home for Bailey. Seems they had got the puppy, and THEN told the landlord.

He was having NO part of an animal in the house, so, they either had to move, or find a new home for the baby. They were not in a position to move. This friend knew of the loss of Maggie, and thought it would be a perfect solution. Kathy wasn't so sure... too soon.

BUT they went and met Bailey. SUPRISE! When Ashley took the girls to Kathy's on Monday, they were greeted by the little darlin.

I guess Alayna, who will be 2 Saturday, looked at the puppy and said " Aw- Maggie... her little now!" So that took some explaining.

The girls are having a great time with Bailey. And Kathy thinks it was "divine intervention" that brought Bailey to them. What ever it was, Maggie was a wonderful dog, and from what I hear, Bailey is quickly capturing some hearts too.
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