Meet Miss Maddie!

[AngieDoogles]

She's a 4.5 lb four year old yorkie who is in need of a new home. Her very loving family has had to sell their house and move due to several unfortunate circumstances. Sadly, their new landlord doesn't allow pets. Maddie and her 2 1/2 year old yorkie brother and her 9 year old lab brother have to be rehomed. It is completely breaking their hearts, especially the 14 year old daughter. When I read about their situation, I just knew I had to help. After a quick discussion with Brendon, we decided we just had to have little miss Maddie. We wanted to make sure her family knew she would be in a loving and caring home where she'd be just as spoiled as she's always been.

So...we are driving to New Jersey (10 hours away!) to pick up our little girl next weekend. We are sad for her current family, but looking forward to giving her all of the love and attention she could ever possibly want!

I keep telling Marty over and over that he's getting a new big (little) sister, but he just gives me these "yeah, okay" looks. lol. He'll understand soon enough. I just know they'll be best friends in no time!

[AngieDoogles]

With her brothers.

1. Maddie and Tucker
2. Maddie and Rusty

[DianaB]

Congratulations on your new addition!!! She is adorable and I'm sure that Marty will love her (eventually!!! LOL). You'll have so much fun buying little hair bows and dresses for her!!!! I'm still working on my husband for another one!!! (with no luck!!)

[judy]

Angie,

How exciting! You just mentioned a little sister for Marty. She's a beauty, and you're doing a wonderful thing, taking her.

Little girlie bows and leashes and pretties are so much fun to buy!

Marty will love her (like Diana said, "eventually"). Max loves Gracie Leigh, but is still a bit confused as to how to deal with some of the changes. I sneak him extra luvvies when she's not looking.

Congratulations!

:hearts6: WELCOME MADDIE :hearts6:

[AngieDoogles]

Angie,

How exciting! You just mentioned a little sister for Marty. She's a beauty, and you're doing a wonderful thing, taking her.

Little girlie bows and leashes and pretties are so much fun to buy!

Marty will love her (like Diana said, "eventually"). Max loves Gracie Leigh, but is still a bit confused as to how to deal with some of the changes. I sneak him extra luvvies when she's not looking.

Congratulations!

:hearts6: WELCOME MADDIE :hearts6:

I've known for a while Judy, but I didn't want to make a post about it until I was sure. I didn't want to have to come back and say it didn't work out.

[Mandy]

:cheer: :cheer: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO it's PARTY TIMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE :cheer: :cheer:

CONGRATULATIONS, AND CELEBRATIONS!!!! Angie Angie Angie, you know how i feel about this - i am thrilled for you, and Bren!
You both have wonderful hearts, i wish you many, many happy years with Maddie, and Marty. What a gorgeous combination, and what a pretty little girl, they are going to look super cute together.
You are going to have a blast buying pinks, frills, and bling for your little girl.

tell Brendon congrats from me please.


YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY :cheers: :2party: :congrats:

[judy]

I've known for a while Judy, but I didn't want to make a post about it until I was sure. I didn't want to have to come back and say it didn't work out.


Well, I'm so glad it worked out! Marty and Maddie are so lucky to have you and Brendon as parents.

Max and G.L. now sleep kind of snuggled together during the day. It really doesn't take long at all for them to bond. Marty will be so happy to have a friend.

[Tink]

How sweet!
She's a lucky dog to have found a place in your family.

Congrats to you all!

[AngieDoogles]

Thanks ladies! I'm looking forward to spoiling her as much as I possibly can. She's going to be a girly girl! :)

[AngieDoogles]

By the way, does anyone have advice for having two? Anything I should know or look out for? Anything to make them more comfortable with each other? Marty has never had a problem with another dog staying here. He just wants to play all the time when we are dog-sitting, so I'm not expecting any problems between them socially, but is there anything I might be forgetting or overlooking? How can I make Maddie feel more at home?

[Janet]

You probably don't really need to if he gets along with other dogs at your house, but if there is a slight change something could go wrong...I would introduce them at another outside location if possible and then bring them home together. We've done ours this way and have not had a problem.


Oh and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! YEAH!!!!

[AngieDoogles]

You probably don't really need to if he gets along with other dogs at your house, but if there is a slight change something could go wrong...I would introduce them at another outside location if possible and then bring them home together. We've done ours this way and have not had a problem.


Oh and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! YEAH!!!!

Marty's going with us to pick Maddie up in NJ. Megan and her family are really excited to meet him so that is already taken care of. Any other tips or advice?

[judy]

Just take it one minute at a time. You have plenty of common sense, so you'll know how to deal with any problems from the heart.

For example, Max pooped on the couch exactly where I sit the first day Gracie Leigh was here. I didn't say a word - . just cleaned it up. But, when I saw him lift that little leg and mark the wall, I not only yelled, I gave his little butt a little smack. First time in his life he ever got hit! I haven't seen him mark again (or poop on the couch either).

Also, Gracie Leigh thinks everything belongs to her, so she takes whatever Max has and gets real sassy about it. He used to come to me and whine, but I wouldn't get it back for him. He has to fend for himself, but when I catch her being sassy, I do yell at her.

It's really a lot of fun raising two babies. Enjoy it!

[AngieDoogles]

It's really a lot of fun raising two babies. Enjoy it!

I'm very VERY excited about it! :) These two babies are going to be SO spoiled!!! :D

[Mandy]

Angie, you will know what to do, i dont doubt that for a second. Marty is a very pleasent boy, i am sure they will get along great, you are in for so much fun. 2 really is double the fun ;)

[Marilyn]

Congratulations, Angie!!!!!! Hope you have a good trip and everything works out!!! I know you must be very excited!!

[rivermom]

Oh my gosh Angie!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is so exciting for all of you and I am thrilled. A new Sissy for Marty - too awesome!!!!


***hugs - hugs - hugs*** :p

[AngieDoogles]

Angie, you will know what to do, i dont doubt that for a second. Marty is a very pleasent boy, i am sure they will get along great, you are in for so much fun. 2 really is double the fun ;)

Ahhh! You got that song stuck in my head again! LOL

Thanks everyone! Just one more week now...

[judy]

Does Maddie need a coat? It's so much fun to buy the coat, leash, harness and collar for a girl.

How about Marty? He wears clothes, doesn't he?

This is really wonderful:teeth:

[AngieDoogles]

They are sending Maddie with all of her clothes and everything she has. They will have no need for that stuff since they won't have a dog. SO...as hard as it is, I'm waiting till she comes home and I find out what she has before I go out and buy more stuff. I don't want to go buy a bunch of stuff when she might have very similar things already, you know?

Marty LOVES clothes. It's the funniest thing. When I pick up one of his shirts or something, even if I'm only taking it to the laundry room, he runs to me and starts jumping at my legs. When I bend down he tries to put his head in the clothes! It's so cute!!! I've NEVER met a dog who loves clothes as much as he does.

[DianaB]

You're going to have such fun with her!!!!! I can't wait for you to get her!! I'm so excited for you!!!

[AngieDoogles]

You're going to have such fun with her!!!!! I can't wait for you to get her!! I'm so excited for you!!!

I'll post pics as soon as we get home! :photo:

[AngieDoogles]

5 days till Maddie comes to TN!!!

[Mandy]

5 days till Maddie comes to TN!!!


Can imagine you must be counting the days - time goes so fast, before you know it, it's THE day :)

[AngieDoogles]

Can imagine you must be counting the days - time goes so fast, before you know it, it's THE day :)

You are so right! One of the first thoughts that goes through my mind when I wake up each morning is Only x days until Maddie comes home! :)

[Mandy]

You are so right! One of the first thoughts that goes through my mind when I wake up each morning is Only x days until Maddie comes home! :)


Yes girl, it will be your last thought before going to sleep, and first thought when you wake up. Soon she will be in your arms ;)

[AngieDoogles]

Yes girl, it will be your last thought before going to sleep, and first thought when you wake up. Soon she will be in your arms ;)

I just keep getting more and more excited!! It's so hard not to run out and buy lots of cute girly stuff, but I have no idea what she already has and what she doesn't...

[Mandy]

I just keep getting more and more excited!! It's so hard not to run out and buy lots of cute girly stuff, but I have no idea what she already has and what she doesn't...


You will have plenty time still to buy her pink/bling/frills and stuff that YOU like for her, ahhhh you are going to LOVE it!

[AngieDoogles]

You will have plenty time still to buy her pink/bling/frills and stuff that YOU like for her, ahhhh you are going to LOVE it!

I just love the tiara she's wearing in one of her pics. Isn't it darling?? :)

[Mandy]

I just love the tiara she's wearing in one of her pics. Isn't it darling?? :)

It IS gorgeous, and one of the things i'm getting my girls for Christmas LOL

[AngieDoogles]

It IS gorgeous, and one of the things i'm getting my girls for Christmas LOL

Oh they will be beyond cute in those!! I can't wait till Christmas! lol

[Mandy]

Oh they will be beyond cute in those!! I can't wait till Christmas! lol


LOL ~ that makes 2 of us .... i so want to start Christmas shopping for them, oh i do know lots of things to get them, it's the "skin people" that make it difficult to shop for hahahahaha

[AngieDoogles]

LOL ~ that makes 2 of us .... i so want to start Christmas shopping for them, oh i do know lots of things to get them, it's the "skin people" that make it difficult to shop for hahahahaha

Ain't that the truth! LOL

[Forgivenmom5]

I have wanted a girl maltese for a long time but can only have one dog in the apartment I live in. I guess I will have to get my need for buying girly things out when Maddie gets here.

[AngieDoogles]

I have wanted a girl maltese for a long time but can only have one dog in the apartment I live in. I guess I will have to get my need for buying girly things out when Maddie gets here.

3 more days!!!!!!!

[DianaB]

3 more days!!!!!!!

I can't wait for you to get her!!!! I'm excited for you!!!!

[AngieDoogles]

I can't wait for you to get her!!!! I'm excited for you!!!!

Thanks Diana! I'm getting more and more and MORE excited every day!!! :)

Now we just have to work on your hubby so you can get another too! ;)

[rivermom]

Just a couple more days. Whoo-Hooooo! :thumbup:

[Forgivenmom5]

Angie just called and they have Maddie in the car and are one the way back to the hotel with her. She is a little nervous because they just left her family and she also has stitches from being spayed but she is getting along with them well. They are very happy but are sad for her family. They were all crying when they left. I feel sorry for them. I can't imagine us having to give up our Chipper.

[rivermom]

Angie just called and they have Maddie in the car and are one the way back to the hotel with her. She is a little nervous because they just left her family and she also has stitches from being spayed but she is getting along with them well. They are very happy but are sad for her family. They were all crying when they left. I feel sorry for them. I can't imagine us having to give up our Chipper.


Such a bitter sweet day for everyone. I betcha Maddie will adjust perfectly. How can she not with such a sweet new Mama and Daddy!! :p

I wish them all a safe drive home! :)

[Janet]

I just know it had to be hard for all involved. Can't wait for Angie and Brendon get her home so we can see some pictures of this little doll.

[Forgivenmom5]

I can't wait to hold her and buy pretty little girl clothes. I love Chipper but boy clothes just aren't as much fun.

[judy]

I feel for Maddie's family, but look at where she's going! Wonderful parentsl Grandma, aunts, uncles, and Marty!

I hope that family finds happiness in where they're going.

I'm with Janet - show me pictures!

[katepoet]

Can't wait to see the happy family!

[DianaB]

Angie......Angie......We're waiting for pictures!!!!

[AngieDoogles]

I don't have great pictures yet, but here are a few snapshots! :)

[AngieDoogles]

Poor Maddie was very shy at first. She spent a lot of the time under the couch, but now she's doing great!

Here's a pretty sad pic from when she was too shy to come out. Poor little girl...

[katepoet]

Poor little thing! I'm sure she'll be right as rain in no time!

[Gina]

Angie I just read this post , congratulations!!! :) :) she is beautiful. Btw what part of NJ did you pick her up in?? Marty will be jealous but that is to be expected keep us posted..

[DianaB]

She is soooo cute!!!!! Reuger likes to hide under the couch too but I'm sure that in a few days she'll feel right at home with all of you. Congratulations!

[Mandy]

Awwwww there she is, she is adorable, i'm sure she will come around soon. Big hugs to the kids!!

[rivermom]

Maddie is wonderful!! Such a beauty.

Welcome home Maddie!!! :wavey:

[AngieDoogles]

Here are some cute pics I took of the babies this morning. Aren't they adorable!?!

[AngieDoogles]

And a few more...

(I'll try to catch up on all of this weekend's threads as soon as possible. I'm just trying to get caught up on school work that I should've done this weekend...)

[rivermom]

It's amazing how much Marty and Maddie look like Brother and Sister. Too precious Angie!! It is so great to see them bonding so quickly. I just knew Maddie would adjust beautifully!:heart:

Thanks for thinking of us here and sending such great pictures so soon. I am sure it's been busy since you've been home. :p

[Mandy]

It's just precious to see them snuggle up, you would think they have always been a team. Too cute!

[DianaB]

I thought that they looked a lot alike too! They're precious together! You're going to have sooo much fun with them both! Thanks for the pictures!!

[Tink]

Awwwwwwwww double cuteness!
Thanks for sharing. I hope you have many MANY yeras of fun with them both.

[judy]

They're bonding so nicely! She's a beauty too, and looks really happy.

I'm so glad for all of you!

Life can be sooo good!

Max and Gracie send Marty and Maddie kisses.

[AngieDoogles]

Thanks everyone!

Maddie has VERY quickly become a daddy's girl. Her and Brendon are inseparable! She slept snuggled up against his back all night last night. When he left this morning for class she went crazy! She came to me and made the saddest whining noises I've ever heard in my life. She just wanted her daddy to come home...

The cutest thing in the world is how gently Brendon holds her. She is definitely his baby.

[rivermom]

How cute is that?!!! Daddy's may act all big and strong around the "boys"...But oh do they melt with the girls.

It's adorable Angie. :p

[Mandy]

Ahhhhh those pics are so sweet! They definatly do have a way of getting what they want from their dad's - i have a daddy's girl, she just looks at my husband, and gets all she wants, they melt guys, no matter how "manly" they are.

[DianaB]

It sounds like Maddie's adapting very well. That's great! As for her having Brendan wrapped around her little paw........most girls do that with their Daddy!!!! That's where my husband is with our daughters!!!

[Taurus Babe]

Oh congrats on the new addition!!! She is so cute! What an adventure you've been on to get here 10hrs! She is so very cute and looks like she is adjusting beautifully!! What a great ending to a sad situation!

[Taurus Babe]

omg! I was looking at those pics, thinking 'i know those dogs' and since I haven't been on yt or 4wt in forever it took me a minute to put two and two together! So sad! I'm so glad that at least you have Maddie and they know you will take great care of her! Good on ya!

[RLC12345678]

CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS, Angie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm AMAZED at how much she looks like Marty! They were meant to be together, obviously!

[AngieDoogles]

CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS, Angie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm AMAZED at how much she looks like Marty! They were meant to be together, obviously!

Thanks Rebecca! They look just like brother and sister. :) I wish you guys could see just how cute they are together. The pictures don't do them justice...

Taurus Babe, it was definitely a sad situation for Megan and her family, but they felt it was best. It broke my heart to see them so sad when we left with Maddie. I've been taking TONS and TONS of pics to keep them updated on how she's doing. It seems to help them a lot. We told them they are welcome in our home anytime! :) We hope to visit them again this summer and maybe see NY. (Megan LOVES NY and wants to be our tour guide since I've never been before!) :D

[judy]

You're coming to visit us when you come. I'll make dinner!

[AngieDoogles]

You're coming to visit us when you come. I'll make dinner!

YAY! :)

[AngieDoogles]

Want more pics? I've been a little camera happy. LOL

[AngieDoogles]

A few more...

[AngieDoogles]

Okay, sorry, but I just HAD to post this last one!

My little princess...

[Chandra Amaya]

Congrats on the new baby. Mom said that Maddie and Marty are getting along wonderfully. I'm glad. Did you find out if her full name is Madaline or something so the baby doesn't thing Auntie Angie has made her Uncle Matty into puppy Maddie? :confused: :D :p

[Mandy]

She's darling Angie, she really is a honey pie. Now tell me how does it feel to have a girlie girl?

[DianaB]

Angie, Maddie is such a little doll and I can see that she came with some really cute dresses!!! You're going to have a lot of fun with her!!!

[AngieDoogles]

Congrats on the new baby. Mom said that Maddie and Marty are getting along wonderfully. I'm glad. Did you find out if her full name is Madaline or something so the baby doesn't thing Auntie Angie has made her Uncle Matty into puppy Maddie? :confused: :D :p

LOL! She responds very well to both "Madeline" and "Maddie". She's darling. I just can't believe how much I love her already!

[AngieDoogles]

She's darling Angie, she really is a honey pie. Now tell me how does it feel to have a girlie girl?

It's awesome! I LOVE dressing her up! :) She's such a little diva too! I love it! :D :D :D

[Mandy]

It's awesome! I LOVE dressing her up! :) She's such a little diva too! I love it! :D :D :D


Too cute Angie, it's so much fun doing girlie stuff with them :) does she love her clothes?

[rivermom]

It's awesome! I LOVE dressing her up! :) She's such a little diva too! I love it! :D :D :D



Ohhhhhh let the fun begin!! :thumbup:

[judy]

She looks so comfortable and happy. I love her clothes and her tiara is too cute.

She is a real beauty.

[AngieDoogles]

Click here!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt1LQiqyIq0&eurl=http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1520424)

[Mandy]

OMG Angie, that was totally precious! Shes talking to your hubby, thats what Chelsey does when someone she knows walks in. She's very happy with her new Mom & Dad, it really shows. :thumbup: :) :) :)

[Janet]

Angie, both your babies are just adorable. That video is so sweet! I'm so glad you have Maddie now, looks like she and Marty get along great!

[judy]

They're in the perfect home! It's so good to see a happy family. They share Daddy
beautifully.

Max doesn't play that well yet with Gracie Leigh, but she's an excitable pup and he
doesn't know how to deal with that and with sharing his Mommy yet. We're learning though.

I like that they both have orange in their clothes.

[AngieDoogles]

They're in the perfect home! It's so good to see a happy family. They share Daddy
beautifully.

Max doesn't play that well yet with Gracie Leigh, but she's an excitable pup and he
doesn't know how to deal with that and with sharing his Mommy yet. We're learning though.

I like that they both have orange in their clothes.

Max and Gracie Leigh will be playing before you know it!! Marty is still jealous sometimes. Especially if I'M holding Maddie. LOL

[DianaB]

Loved the video!!! Maddie is so cute!!! I loved her dress and Marty's shirt!!!! She has a lot of personality!!!!

[AngieDoogles]

Loved the video!!! Maddie is so cute!!! I loved her dress and Marty's shirt!!!! She has a lot of personality!!!!

Thanks Diana! She's definitely spunky! And such a sweetie, too!