Maddox

Maddox Adopted

Maddox's Story

MADDOX AND ZAHARA'S STORY

Because these little rascals refused to be transported last Friday, the rescue crew arranged to meet the puppies' "Grampa" in the community and then go to their home the following day It was a beautiful sunny day, and fairly warm as Alberta winter days go!

We had brought treats, meat, smoked bones, dog cookies, while the owner had a can of their favorite food, to tempt the little guys into our arms. The smallest puppy, now called Maddox, came fairly easily and was quickly cuddled into a warm fuzzy blanket. The larger of the two, and quite a smart little one, came for the treats but not very close, then would retreat again, under the porch. It became apparent that to rescue her, we would have to crawl under the porch.

Very fortunately, our young volunteer, Maddison, is slender and strong, so she volunteered to slither under the porch and gradually direct the pup into a corner where another slender volunteer waited. Finally, Barb could get her legs and gently slide her out, where "Zahara" could be wrapped in a fuzzy rescue blanket, and placed in the vehicle.

Both little pups, named on the way to the Sylvan Lake Vet Clinic, were content to sleep in the laps of the youngest of the crew, all snuggled and warm. They were offered water along the way and after some initial sniffing, they each caught on and drank!

Little Maddox weighed in at 6.6 kg (apporx) and has a healing wound on his head, courtesy of his big sisters. Food aggression is common. However, he is healthy and will catch up his weight quickly.

Zahara (click here to view her photos) weighed in at a whopping 9.81 kg and was pronounced healthy! Both pups received their vaccinations and de-worming. After that ordeal, both were taken to Barb's foster home for a few days until our Calgary crew could collect them. The pups rested and cuddled lots by family members, and gradually became brave enough to approach humans, and other dogs! It was magic.

Both Maddox and Zahara were transported by foster parents Paul and Natasha over some very wintery roads. Maddox met with Deanna who lives near Calgary and is fostering him, and Zahara is with Paul and Natasha, also in Calgary.

Thank you hugely to all the volunteers involved in this rescue, both from the First Nations community and from AARCS. Thanks also to our foster parents, new and old.

Update 10 April 2007 Maddox is featured on a 'Wanted' Poster....click here to check it out!

Update May 2007 Maddox has been adopted by a gentleman named Joe. Joe also adopted Riker. We wish them all well and know they are in a wonderful forever home.

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