Meet Maddie, the embodiment of resilience and affection in a furry package. This spirited dog found herself at Dallas Animal Services after a challenging start in life as a stray with a broken hind leg. Facing euthanasia due to space constraints and her injury, fate intervened, offering her a chance at a brighter future. Maddie’s journey from adversity to hope serves as a testament to her unwavering spirit and gentle nature.
Maddie’s charm extends beyond her adorable demeanor; she possesses an innate ability to love both children and dogs of all ages effortlessly. Her affectionate disposition knows no bounds, but her status as a tripod makes her a little unsteady. While she matches other dogs and children’s energy well, older children of 8 or more years are recommended so she doesn’t accidentally knock a child down.
In terms of training, Maddie is fully crate and potty trained, crated most often when her foster leaves the house and always at night. She also does well being left out with other dogs on her own. Maddie is not destructive and only chews on her favorite peanut butter-filled bones or destuffing her stuffed toys. She is very smart and picks up training quickly with anyone who puts proper time with leash training. Currently, Maddie knows “sit” and “down”.
As a dark pup and tripod, Maddie prefers shorter walks (especially because of the heat) but loves her walks all the same. While she walks well on the leash, she’s a strong puller. Maddie’s indomitable spirit shines, evident in her eagerness for play and exploration. But with her moderate energy level, she is balanced in playfulness and relaxation.
Maddie is a very happy girl who would give you a smile if you rub her head or her tummy. She does really well in public such as a public patio, and her favorite part of the week is going to the adoption container and getting love from the patrons of the Community Beer Company. Maddie has only encountered cats at the adoption container and she was very interested in the kittens (potentially as a snack) so slow intros with cats or no cats would suit her family better. On the other hand, Maddie does well with other dogs or as the only dog, making her an ideal companion for families seeking a furry dog friend to share life’s adventures.
Maddie’s endearing qualities-affectionate, playful, and resilient-make her an irresistible addition to any loving household.
All Dallas Pets Alive adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines upon adoption. The standard minimum donation for dogs over six months to seven years is $200, puppies under six months is $250, dogs eight years and over are $100 unless specified otherwise. You can view all adoptable pets and fill out an adoption application online on our website at http://dallaspetsalive.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/ . For more information, you can email adopt@dallaspetsalive.org.
