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Speechless Sundays - Tiny Blessings Make Our Lives SO Much More Special

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Real Estate Agent with Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 228209

Speechless Sundays - Tiny Blessings Make Our Lives SO Much More Special

Okay, maybe not so speechless!

 

We lost our sweet Duke in May of this year and have been feeling like our hearts have been broken in a million pieces. To make the pain even deeper, we have been watching our other senior dog, Barney, age by the day. We think he was depressed because he lost his best friend and agonized over adopting another dog…or not. 

 

We decided to search locally for a small, more docile dog that Barney would enjoy ‘showing the ropes’ to as he did when we adopted Duke. Both of those boys were the same age (4) when we adopted Duke but, Barney became a different dog, enjoying having a companion - after all, he was the alpha male!

 

So, at the recommendation of one of my clients, we visited a foster family in Lancaster (about 1.5 hours from us) and found the perfect Barney companion! She’s tiny so, she can’t ‘hurt’ our senior poochie and she’s fairly docile for a puppy. 

 

Madelaine Mae Maxwell

 

Meet Madelaine Mae Maxwell, the cutest, tiny bundle of fur on the planet! Maddy is playful but, not over-bearing; she’s super sweet, even to the kitties and she’s the perfect size to snuggle up with Barney. 

 

Barney has been showing her how much fun living in the Maxwell House can be - and it seems to have revived him a bit, just as we had hoped. Maddie is loving hanging out with Barney but, also loves jumping on top of him when he’s resting. We’re trying to control the jumping a bit but, Barney doesn’t seem to be bothered at all by her. 

 

The funniest thing is that Jack (one of our younger kitties), is enthralled by Maddy and greets her at the door every time she comes in from going to potty (which is pretty often with a tiny dog - tiny dog = tiny bladder)! Jack greets her at the door and allows her to chase him up the nearest scratching tree in the family room. It is hysterical, watching those two!

 

Ray and I have had perma-grins for two full days! This little bundle of fur has truly lightened our hearts.

Comments (20)

Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debe wishing you and Ray a very Happy Fourth of July with your new addition to the family, hope you do not have illegal fireworks in your area like we do here.... that way she will not be scarred Endre

Jul 03, 2022 11:10 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Endre Barath, Jr.! I hope you and Diane have a lovely Independence Day as well. We do have a lot of fireworks in our area and have been so lucky to never have a pet who has a fear of thunder or fireworks. Madelaine has already experienced two nights of relentless fireworks around the lake and she spent the time running around, playing with the other fur babies, totally oblivious to the noise outdoors - thank goodness!

Jul 03, 2022 11:23 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debe so glad to hear it, our little Holly has been petrified for the last three days and Diane gave her some anti anxiety drugs... well that is a post by itself:)Endre

Jul 03, 2022 11:27 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, I'm so sorry, Endre Barath, Jr.! My SIL has two that used to be incredibly petrified of noise also - making her petrified of being caught away from home and a thunder storm coming up unexpectedly.

So, I did some research to help them out and found that putting their thunder shirts on, placing them in a central closet or bathroom with a radio and lots of cushy bedding and their favorite toys, food and water works WONDERS.


The music isn't loud but, it does cover the sound of the thunder (or fireworks) and the thunder shirt and padded bedding protects them from the vibrations. So far, this has worked for them for over a year now.

That may be something to consider trying for Holly. I KNOW how stressful it is, not only for the fur baby but, for his/her parents. 

Jul 03, 2022 11:52 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Awww, Maddy is adorable! And the way you described the interactions with Barney and the cats sounds wonderful. Enjoy!

Jul 04, 2022 04:57 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Debe... sweet Maddy is just precious... and it's obvious she's a wonderful addition to your family... both two-legged and four-legged!

Jul 04, 2022 05:02 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Debe. New meaning to small but mighty at the Maxwell house! Maddy in charge even if you think it is you. Enjoy!

Jul 04, 2022 05:16 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thank you, Kat Palmiotti! We can't believe we are raising another puppy but, the minute we met her, we knew it was the right thing to do. We are SO in love! 

Jul 04, 2022 11:13 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker! We really wanted to 'save' our Barney and she wound up being such gift to us all. We are enjoying her silly antics and her incredibly sweet disposition!

Jul 04, 2022 11:15 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

HaHa, Wayne Martin - she is small but, mighty, for SURE! And, yes, our fur babies do rule the roost in our home! 

I hope you and yours are having a wonderful Independence Day!

Jul 04, 2022 11:16 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Madelaine Mae is the most adorable thing I've seen all day, Debe.  I think you were smart to get a smaller gentle pooch for your older dog to have as a companion.

Jul 04, 2022 02:14 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Debe, on having this blog FEATURED in the PHOTOS group!

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Jul 04, 2022 02:15 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Debe- these little bundles of joy have a way of making our hearts melt. How cute (and lucky0 is Madelaine May!!!!  I remember when our neighbor got a puppy when their senior pooch was showing his age. I swear I saw a physical transformation in the older dog. 

Jul 04, 2022 07:47 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Oh my Debe, what a precious new bundle for your family. We recently lost one of our rescue fur-babies and know the pain felt by others who miss her...

Jul 05, 2022 03:53 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Debe Maxwell, CRS 

Holy sweet ball of fur! Madelaine Mae Maxwell stole my heart when I first set eyes on her picture! It is as if she floated down from Heaven to land on all four paws into your lap! It sounds like she was welcomed by her fur siblings right from the start. Between Barney and Jack they will make sure she is protected and guided into the expectations of living in your beautiful dwelling. Thank you for being good to all God's creatures on earth and people too!

Jul 05, 2022 07:08 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Today, she had her 'pediatric' first vet visit with our 30-year veterinarian, Myrl Jeffcoat and I thought I was going to pry her out of the hands of our vet's partner and the vet techs in the office! She was THE hit for the day and, of course, I was thrilled for her and grinning from ear-to-ear!

Jul 06, 2022 10:11 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thank you so much for the feature, Myrl Jeffcoat - I'm honored!

Jul 06, 2022 10:11 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

We have already seen that, Kathy Streib and it's been less than a week! I was just watching him come in from his bedtime potty and he literally 'bounded' into the house. It makes my heart smile so big. Maddy follows him everywhere and it really has given him a new sense of purpose. I love that!

Jul 06, 2022 10:14 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh my gosh, I had to pick up Duke's ashes today and the heartbreak is so deep, Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400. I completely understand your grief - it truly never leaves our hearts, does it?

Jul 06, 2022 10:15 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Where is the 'LOVE' button, Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP?! I just read your comment aloud to Ray and we both think you are an angel, right here on earth. Thank you so much for your incredibly kind comment. 💘

Jul 06, 2022 10:16 PM