MADGE is one of the victims of the so-called „pet culture” so typical of the Hungarian countryside.
The story goes back to the end of the year 2020 when 3 puppies came into our care from a countryside farm. The puppies were about to be sold at the local market. According to the owner, the puppies would be definitely given only to „good homes” because, of course, they „love dogs”…
As it happens, on 22nd April 2021 we drove that way again, to the very same farm and counted altogether 11 (uncastrated!) dogs on the property. There was no fence around the property, therefore, some of the dogs were chained, some of them virtually lived in the street. Out of them 3 were just „running somewhere on the road” at the time, so we were able to bring „only” 8 dogs away . The 8 dogs are: Penny, Preston, Lynette, Presley, Pether, Parker, Phyro and Page. The catching of the other 3 dogs, MADGE, Madison and Matty, required some more organising, so they only came into our care a few weeks later.
MADGE has certainly gained some bad experiences about people in general as she was rather shy and reserved. She let us stroke her, but she was subdued when it first happened. However, she let down the wall she had built up to protect her very quickly and we've got to know a very kind little dog whose hunger for love is huge and enormous. She's easy to manage, loves people and loves going for a walk. Her relationship with other dogs is also good.
During our impromptu cat test (that is conducted in a small room full of cats) she did not show any interest in the felines. However, because both parties were experiencing a new situation it is not fully guaranteed that she will be completely cat-friendly in other situations as well.
Her heartworm test result on 20th May 2021 came back negative.
She’s been adopted. 23.07.2021 (J)