Losing a dog is one of the most heartbreaking moments in life. Nothing can truly prepare you for it. You spend so much time wondering if you gave him everything he needed or if you were the right person for him. While nothing can completely heal the heartache, there are ways to ease the pain.
For the McCraw family, comfort came in the form of a new rescue dog who was just so happy to see them.
Meet Maggie
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After losing their beloved dog, Mischka, to cancer, the McCraw family was devastated. As they were grieving, Maggie entered their lives, and they knew they had to keep her. Halfway There Rescue arranged for them to meet in South Carolina, and their encounter was truly wholesome.
McCraw shared with The Dodo: “She melted my heart. We had lost our other dog a few months prior to meeting Maggie, and this was just a meet and greet in my mind. I didn’t think I was ready for a new dog at the time.”
Mary and her husband, Mark, fell in love with Maggie immediately. She showed all her charm during their first meeting, and it seemed like they were meant to be together. Throughout their encounter, Maggie kept hugging her new human dad as a big thank you for saving her.
Maggie’s Story
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The McCraws were horrified to learn that Maggie had been abused by her previous owners, used solely for breeding. Once they were done with her, she was abandoned. After her rescue, she spent time in foster care with Andra Mack, where she learned to trust humans again.
Mack shared: “She became one of the sweetest dogs we have ever fostered. The moment Maggie met her new dad, my husband and I looked at each other because we knew. It was like a movie.”
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But now, it was time for Maggie to move to her forever home in South Carolina, and the McCraws were more than happy to adopt her. Even Mack noticed their connection: “They were meant to be together. The beam of sunshine in the video makes me believe that their former dog, Mischka, was looking down on that meeting and smiling.”
In times like these, we can thank these wonderful people for helping a dog that so desperately needed them. We wish them all the best on their new adventures together.
