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Maddie

  • Senior
  • Female
  • Small

Maddie

Current Location

Portland, ME

Breed

Shih TzuMix

Physical Traits

Age: Senior, (8+ years)
Gender: Female
Size: Small, (0-25 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Maddie's Compatibility

  • This pet has good compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has good compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Maddie's Story

Meet Maddie!<br/><br/>She is nine years old, gloriously fluffy, and wearing that wild hair like the distinguished senior she absolutely is.<br/><br/>Maddie is a Shih Tzu with a spectacular dark, flowing coat that clearly has its own agenda and honestly we are here for it. She is making her way to Maine on November 7th, and at nine years old she is bringing a lifetime of sweetness with her and asking only for a soft, quiet place to finally exhale.<br/><br/>Senior dogs like Maddie know things younger dogs are still figuring out. How to be still. How to be present. How to love someone steadily and without condition. She is not looking for adventure. She is looking for a warm lap, a gentle hand, and a home that feels like hers.<br/><br/>Maddie deserves exactly that. And the person who gives it to her is going to wonder how their home ever felt complete without her in it.<br/><br/>Adoption Application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TGD/Dog

Meet Maddie!

She is nine years old, gloriously fluffy, and wearing that wild hair like the distinguished senior she absolutely is.

Maddie is a Shih Tzu with a spectacular dark, flowing coat that clearly has its own agenda and honestly we are here for it. She is making her way to Maine on November 7th, and at nine years old she is bringing a lifetime of sweetness with her and asking only for a soft, quiet place to finally exhale.

Senior dogs like Maddie know things younger dogs are still figuring out. How to be still. How to be present. How to love someone steadily and without condition. She is not looking for adventure. She is looking for a warm lap, a gentle hand, and a home that feels like hers.

Maddie deserves exactly that. And the person who gives it to her is going to wonder how their home ever felt complete without her in it.

Adoption Application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TGD/Dog

Meet Maddie!

She is nine years old, gloriously fluffy, and wearing that wild hair like the distinguished senior she absolutely is.

Maddie is a Shih Tzu with a spectacular dark, flowing coat that clearly has its own agenda and honestly we are here for it. She is making her way to Maine on November 7th, and at nine years old she is bringing a lifetime of sweetness with her and asking only for a soft, quiet place to finally exhale.

Senior dogs like Maddie know things younger dogs are still figuring out. How to be still. How to be present. How to love someone steadily and without condition. She is not looking for adventure. She is looking for a warm lap, a gentle hand, and a home that feels like hers.

Maddie deserves exactly that. And the person who gives it to her is going to wonder how their home ever felt complete without her in it.

Adoption Application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TGD/Dog

Consider Maddie for adoption?

How To Adopt

Maddie was listed as Adoptable by The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue
How can I adopt Maddie?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Maddie is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Maddie?
If you've submitted an inquiry, The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Maddie, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue's Adoption Policy
WEBSITE: https://www.thegratefuldogrescue.org/ Click this link for an application on the dog you are interested in. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TGD/Dog It is our mission to not only save dogs from poor shelter conditions, euthanasia, and homelessness down south, but to make sure that our dogs never have to face that fate again. We have a careful screening process that consists of reference checks, a veterinary referral, and a home visit ensuring that our furry friends stay in their forever homes for good. Our adoption fee ranges from $400-575 which includes spay/neuter, up to date on age appropriate vaccinations and preventatives, deworming and a microchip.  Adopters must be 18 years of age or older. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TGD/Dog We are a foster based rescue and we do not have a shelter or physical location. Important Note for Adopters: While our rescue organization is based in and licensed out of Portland, Maine we are proud to serve a wider community as we have grown an have foster homes throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Connecticut. As such, we encourage potential adopters to be open to traveling up to 3 hours in each direction from Portland to meet and greet with their prospective furry family members.

Maddie is from The Grateful Dog Animal Rescue

[Portland, ME]

Our Mission
The Grateful Dog Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer dog rescue dedicated to saving the lives of dogs left in high kill shelters, and local surrenders of owners who no longer want their dogs. We mainly pull southern dogs who are at risk for euthanasia. We believe every shelter dog deserves a chance to be Grateful, and tho...
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Adoption Policy
Visits by appointment only

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