MADDIE
Moore Humane Society received a call from a man in Carthage who had found
a Beagle in his shed howling in pain.  He said she had been there for two days
but was afraid to approach her.  We drove out to his home and found Maddie
lying against a generator, very pregnant and near death.  She had gone days,
possibly longer, without food or water before MHS came to her rescue. She was
so weak, she couldn’t stand or even and hopelessness.  Tears flooded down
her dirty, pain ridden face.  Never have we seen a dog cry until that day!  We
quickly rushed her to the nearest vet clinic.  

While lying on the exam table, they began to flush out the dirt and mud that was
caked inside of Maddie’s dry mouth.  Another vet tech noticed that what they
initially thought were fleas, were actually ants swarming all over her body!
Maddie spent several days at Carthage Animal Hospital receiving medical
care.  When we brought Maddie to our shelter we tested her for heartworms.  To
our dismay, she was positive.  A week after coming to the shelter, Maddie gave
birth to nine puppies.  Only six of the puppies survived.  When six orphaned
kittens were brought to our shelter, Maddie eagerly accepted them to her brood
until another foster mother could be found.  

Maddie’s physical condition suggests that she has been bred almost literally to
death, but she has a heart of gold and appreciates every kindness shown to
her no matter how slight.  In her eyes you can see the gentle spirit and wisdom
of an older soul, but her Beagle bark will warm your heart and make you smile.  
After Maddie’s puppies are weaned, she will start her heartworm treatment.  
Once recovered, Maddie’s search for a  home with the loving family she has
always longed for will begin.

Maddie will be ready to go to a new home hopefully by mid to late August. If you
think you and Maddie might be a match made in heaven, go ahead and fill out
an adoption application.  Applications will be accepted until her puppies have
been weaned and her heartworm treatment is completed.

You may also make a donation towards Maddie's medical care. Donations may
be made online or sent to the address below. Thank you for your support!!

Moore Humane Society
PO Box 203
Southern Pines, NC 28388
When Beagles Weep
Maddie’s Story