Ms. Cutie Maddy

My Name is Maddy <br/><br/>I’m a Miniature Poodle / Maltese mix and about 12 lbs somewhere between 3 and 5 years old.<br/><br/>I don’t know exactly when my life changed… I just know there was a time when the world felt loud and uncertain.<br/><br/>Now I am spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and available for adoption in Washington or Oregon by the end of February and can travel to Vancouver,BC for the right family.<br/><br/>My adoption fee is $800USD to cover some of my expenses.<br/><br/>Adoption Application: https://forms.gle/Xzw8a5zpebKT3w6q6<br/><br/>(Please copy & paste if the link is not clickable.)<br/><br/>Here is my story:<br/><br/>The shelter in Southern California was noisy. Cold floors. So many voices. So many dogs hoping someone would stop and choose them.<br/><br/>But I wasn’t alone.<br/><br/>I had Toby.<br/><br/>He was the quiet one. The steady one. When everything felt overwhelming, we stayed close. If someone walked past our kennel, we would both stand up — hopeful. I wagged my tail. He stood beside me.<br/><br/>I tried to stay positive.<br/><br/>That’s who I am.<br/><br/>Even in hard places, I wake up ready to love the day.<br/><br/>When we were saved, I felt something open inside me. Like someone pressed play on my heart again.<br/><br/>And I promised myself — if I ever get a real home, I’m going to love it with everything I have.<br/><br/>I adore people. Truly. When you come home, my whole body lights up. I might make a happy little wiggle or lean into you like I’ve been waiting all day just for that moment.<br/><br/>Because I probably have.<br/><br/>I don’t want to miss anything. If you’re moving around the house, I want to be nearby. If you’re sitting down, I want to curl up close. If you’re laughing, I want to be part of it.<br/><br/>I love life. I love being included. I love feeling chosen.<br/><br/>Now… I should tell you something about me.<br/><br/>Grooming days?<br/><br/>Baths? Suspicious.<br/>Nail trims? Absolutely not thrilled.<br/>Brushing? Depends on my mood.<br/><br/>I can turn into a tiny diva on spa day. I don’t mean to — it just makes me nervous. I tense up. I fuss. I might protest a little. But I promise, I’m manageable. I just need someone patient. Someone gentle. Someone who understands that even sunshine girls have sensitive spots.<br/><br/>Outside of grooming? I am pure happiness.<br/><br/>I wake up wagging.<br/>I fall asleep content.<br/>I live every day like it’s a gift.<br/>But outside of that?<br/><br/>I am pure sunshine.<br/><br/>I get along beautifully with other dogs. I wake up happy. I fall asleep content. I bring light into the room just by being there.<br/><br/>I lost my first chapter.<br/><br/>But I didn’t lose my joy.<br/><br/>Now I’m waiting for a family who will laugh at my little quirks, be patient on spa days, and love me for who I am — a bright, affectionate, slightly sassy girl with a heart that just wants to belong.<br/><br/>I’ve already known what it feels like to wait behind kennel bars.<br/><br/>Now I’m ready to wait at the door for you to come home.<br/><br/>I’m Maddy.<br/><br/>And I promise… if you choose me, I will fill your life with warmth, laughter, and love.

My Name is Maddy

I’m a Miniature Poodle / Maltese mix and about 12 lbs somewhere between 3 and 5 years old.

I don’t know exactly when my life changed… I just know there was a time when the world felt loud and uncertain.

Now I am spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and available for adoption in Washington or Oregon by the end of February and can travel to Vancouver,BC for the right family.

My adoption fee is $800USD to cover some of my expenses.

Adoption Application: https://forms.gle/Xzw8a5zpebKT3w6q6

(Please copy & paste if the link is not clickable.)

Here is my story:

The shelter in Southern California was noisy. Cold floors. So many voices. So many dogs hoping someone would stop and choose them.

But I wasn’t alone.

I had Toby.

He was the quiet one. The steady one. When everything felt overwhelming, we stayed close. If someone walked past our kennel, we would both stand up — hopeful. I wagged my tail. He stood beside me.
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My Name is Maddy

I’m a Miniature Poodle / Maltese mix and about 12 lbs somewhere between 3 and 5 years old.

I don’t know exactly when my life changed… I just know there was a time when the world felt loud and uncertain.

Now I am spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and available for adoption in Washington or Oregon by the end of February and can travel to Vancouver,BC for the right family.

My adoption fee is $800USD to cover some of my expenses.

Adoption Application: https://forms.gle/Xzw8a5zpebKT3w6q6

(Please copy & paste if the link is not clickable.)

Here is my story:

The shelter in Southern California was noisy. Cold floors. So many voices. So many dogs hoping someone would stop and choose them.

But I wasn’t alone.

I had Toby.

He was the quiet one. The steady one. When everything felt overwhelming, we stayed close. If someone walked past our kennel, we would both stand up — hopeful. I wagged my tail. He stood beside me.

I tried to stay positive.

That’s who I am.

Even in hard places, I wake up ready to love the day.

When we were saved, I felt something open inside me. Like someone pressed play on my heart again.

And I promised myself — if I ever get a real home, I’m going to love it with everything I have.

I adore people. Truly. When you come home, my whole body lig