A Year On - A Tribute To My Maggie-moo

[Crits'N'Bits]

Haven Park Maggie - came to live with us when she was six months old when the boys and I were living in Melbourne. She was my first experience with a JRT. She was such a happy little girl and so full of life and energy ! The little stumpy tail never stopped wagging and her smile was enormous. Within the first 5 minutes of getting her into her new home with us, the little rocket had escaped out of the front door and we had to spend the next couple of hours trying to catch the little shyte. Still, after getting her back home and seeing her smiley little face and that little waggy tail going at a million miles an hour it was impossible to stay cross with her. That was the beginning of the little escape artists constant runs to freedom. She would even scale a 6 foot paling fence to escape !

When we moved back to our place in the country the first thing we did was put up a big wire mesh dog enclosure that was JRT proof. Still the little shyte would work out ways to escape. First she would climb up onto the roof of the shed (don’t ask me how she managed it – but she did !) She would then jump from the roof of the shed onto a branch on a tree, walk out as far on the branch as she could and over the other side of the fence then just drop to the ground ! She was one determined young girl ! So we cut the branch of the tree. Next thing she worked out to do was climb yet another tree then jump from one branch to another branch of another tree and then leap over the 6 ft fence. Again, a branch was cut from a tree. That stopped her escaping from the yard – but she would still spend a lot of her time up in the trees ! Her next escape attempts was through any window that was left open – she would chew through the insect wire and then make a run for it !

While she was hard work – she was such a loving little dog who could win anyone over. The perfect little house dog - she was my constant little shadow. She would sneak in under the doona on the cold mornings or snuggle down next to me. I would always be tripping over her in the bathroom as she would sit outside the shower door while I was having a shower. In the kitchen we had to clear a cupboard and put a little bed in there as she loved to be with me – but hated the cold tiles on her paws.

She loved coming out in the car, and going for walks. She was such a big part of the family. She would curl up on our laps when watching TV, sit next to me on her own chair when I was working on the computer or studying. She just wanted to be with us when she was inside.

She knew the difference between my stay at home clothes and my work clothes – when I was putting on my work clothes she would get all sad and sulky, but when she knew I had my stay at home clothes she would bounce around as happy as anything.

The end came on Tuesday (11/03/08) when she again made a run for freedom – which unfortunately turned out to be her final escape. We had spent a wonderfully happy morning together and then at 11:15am my little rocket was taken from me. I am so so sorry my little Moo that I let you down that one last time – if only you hadn’t gotten away from me …..

To Maggie-Moo ….

You changed my life forever little Miss Maggie-Moo. I will never forget you or the wonderful times we had. I miss you so much

I hope you can run freely at the bridge – as that was what you loved to do the best. And don’t worry – we will keep those pesky magpies from landing in your yard.

You will always be in my heart and I hope that one day we will be together again. I hope you and the Digger Boy are giving everyone a hard time up there ...

Thank you for the best 6 years - your love, your energy, your eagerness and enthusiasm for life. Run free now my little Moo ……. love you always

[Miss Helena]

She sounded like she was a real character! Very sad that you lost her too early :rolleyes:

Thanks for sharing hannah!

[LuvMyCav]

RIP Maggie-Moo, what an amazing girl you were!!! It sounds like you really kept your mum on her toes, bless your little heart.

[Guest Clover]

Oh Hannah i am only just seeing this now. One year already .

Run free Maggie Moo :rolleyes:.

[Muttaburra]

Hannah

She was a special little dog.