+Team Maddie UK Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 It is with great sadness that Lynn and I pass on the unfortunate news that our dear beloved Maddie passed away this afternoon. A few weeks ago she was diagnosed with Canine Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia. Since then she has been battling the illness with medications etc. This weekend she took a severe turn for the worse and was obviously suffering greatly. We therefore had to make the decision to put her to sleep. Maddie as a pup in the Scottish snow where she came from Maddie on our very first caching trip. Maddie at the 2005 Shrops camping event. RIP dear friend, we'll miss you Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Isobel, Angela and I are thinking.....we all met up at Wrenbury 2 years ago. Many cachers will miss Maddie. Quote Link to comment
Deceangi Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Having had the pleasure of meeting Maddie several times,I'm horrified to hear of her loss I know this won't bring her back, but may be it will help you at this time of loss "Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown.." Dave Quote Link to comment
+JackieC Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I never met Maddie, but I've enjoyed seeing her pop up on cache logs (and calendars), an incredibly photogenic dog. My favourite picture is on the log for Barney Junior TB, its just so cute. My thoughts are with you too. JackieC Quote Link to comment
+MarigauxToby Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Hope that the following helps. So sorry to hear of your loss. The Rainbow Bridge inspired by a Norse legend By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill, Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still. Where the friends of man and woman do run, When their time on earth is over and done. For here, between this world and the next, Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest. On this golden land, they wait and they play, Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day. No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness, For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness. Their limbs are restored, their health renewed, Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued. They romp through the grass, without even a care, Until one day they start, and sniff at the air. All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back, Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack. For just at that instant, their eyes have met; Together again, both person and pet. So they run to each other, these friends from long past, The time of their parting is over at last. The sadness they felt while they were apart, Has turned into joy once more in each heart. They embrace with a love that will last forever, And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together. Lend Me A Pup I will lend to you for a while, a pup, God said, For you to love her while she lives and mourn for her when she's dead. Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three But will you, 'till I call her back, take care of her for me. She'll bring her charms to gladden you and (should her stay be brief) you'll always have her memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise she will stay since all from earth return But there are lessons taught below I want this pup to learn. I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true And from the folk that crowd's life's land I have chosen you. Now will you give her all your love Nor think the labor vain, Nor hate me when I come to take my Pup back again. I fancied that I heard them say "Dear Lord Thy Will be Done," For all the joys this Pup will bring, the risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter her with tenderness we'll love her while we may And for the happiness we've known forever grateful stay But should you call her back much sooner than we've planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand. If, by our love, we've managed, your wishes to achieve In memory of her we loved to help us while we grieve, When our faithful bundle departs this world of strife, We'll have yet another pup, and love her all her life Quote Link to comment
+mollyjak Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Sorry to read about your sad news. We are named after our 2 dogs Molly and Jak as our cacher name as well. In our thoughts Quote Link to comment
The Royles Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 We are all saddened by this news, and offer a virtual hug to you both. Andy, Heather, Marie and Daniel Quote Link to comment
+Bill D (wwh) Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 We've never met, and I never met Maddie, but I feel enormous sympathy for you. My nephew's Labrador cross, Rocky, who I often dogsat for and often took caching with me, died earlier this year from the same cause. Much as with Maddie, Rocky was battling the illness and it was looking reasonably hopeful, then he took a sudden turn for the worse and died. My thoughts and feelings are with you both in this very sad time for you. Quote Link to comment
+TMM-Sarah Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 We echo the sentiment of everyone else. We too met Maddie at Shrops 2006 and as a dog owner ourselves we understand the important part of the family they are. Sarah, Gareth, Beth and Iwan x Quote Link to comment
+4 Badgers Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Martin & Lynn, We've never met, nor did we ever meet Maddie, but here's a poem that Alibags left for a TB I picked up some time ago. The TB was in memory of the owner's dog: OLD DOGS DO NOT DIE We have a secret, you and I, That no one else shall know, For who, but I can see you lie, Each night, in fireglow? And who but I can reach my hand Before we go to bed, And feel the living warmth of you And touch your silken head? And only I walk woodland paths, And see, ahead of me, Your small form racing with the wind, So young again, and free. And only I can see you swim In every brook I pass. And, when I call, no one but I Can see the bending grass It makes me well up every time, but it is such a poignant poem. Big hugs to you both. I'm sure Maddie will remain in spirit with you for many many many years to come. So sorry for you both. x Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 We are very sorry to here of Maddies passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Mark n Joan Quote Link to comment
+The Hancock Clan Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 We had the pleasure of meeting Maddie on a few occasions. Our thoughts are with you Martin and Lynne at this sad time. Martyn, Tammy, Elliott and Chloe Quote Link to comment
+Team-Harvey Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 So sorry to hear this terrible news. Having met Maddie on several Shrops camps, and knowing what a special part she was in Lynne & Martins life I can only offer my sympathy to you both. Thinking of you... Nat ( formerly Ollies ) & Kids Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Big hugs to Martin and Lyn from Liane and the children. We've missed seeing you and are sad to learn that Maddie has gone. Quote Link to comment
+HazelS Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Oh how sad I was to read this thread.... Maddie was one of my favourite dogs... ever. I am not a great dog lover, and in fact am scared of quite a few dogs, but Maddie was one of my favourite dogs, one who was always in tune with Lynn and Martin, and was a pleasure to cache with... My love goes to you both. Quote Link to comment
+Stuey Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 It's been a few years since I last saw Maddie at Taunton when you came down for the Zummerzet event. I can only try to imagine how you feel having never lost a pet before. Thanks for letting us all know, and thanks for posting some nice photos of her so we can remember her at her best ) Quote Link to comment
+Rosie's Rangers Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Although we have never met, we are almost local and have found many of your caches, so we feel that we half know you. Being a dog based caching team ourselves, our thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment
+House Of Boo Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Sorry to hear the sad news - our thoughts are with you. Jo, Peter & Boo xxx Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Very sad news We are thinking of you Lynn and Martin M Quote Link to comment
+mtn-man Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Maddie at the 2005 Shrops camping event. Beautiful picture. What a great looking friend you had there. I remember when we lost our last dog. I was hit pretty hard. I resisted getting a new puppy too quickly, but my wife insisted that we get a puppy from a shelter when we were volunteering with them on an adoption day. That was the day we were blessed with the gift of J.C. the puppymonster. The rest with him is history. Though the memory of Maddie will never be gone, hopefully you can open your hearts soon and bring another pal into your life. After the great experience we have had with J.C. and the hole he instantly filled in our life, and as he is now getting older, we know that we will get another puppy (and maybe two next time) soon after he crosses the rainbow bridge as well. Thanks for posting these great pictures. Quote Link to comment
+lizzardman Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Very sad news. I met Maddie a few times. So sorry to hear of your loss. Quote Link to comment
+The Flying Boots Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 We've never met Maddie but with a very elderly failing dog ourselves we are facing up to being in the same position soon and can sympathize. So very sorry to hear of your loss. Quote Link to comment
+Geo-Gophers Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Maddie at the 2005 Shrops camping event. What a gorgeous photo (all of them are).....I'm so sorry to read of your loss. Ali Quote Link to comment
+Team Maddie UK Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Maddie at the 2005 Shrops camping event. What a gorgeous photo (all of them are).....I'm so sorry to read of your loss. Ali We have Mattwaggie to thank for this pic. He did a superb job! Thanks Matt. Quote Link to comment
+Midnight Ramblers Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 So sorry to hear your news. Things will get easier with time, I promise. Quote Link to comment
+Jonovich Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Very sad news, my heart goes out to you. You may not be able to see Maddie, but she will always be with you, in your heart and in your memories. Best wishes, Jon. Quote Link to comment
+wheelybarrow Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 It is never easy to lose a treasured pet but just focus on all the good times that you had together - no-one can take those memories away. Quote Link to comment
+chizu Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment
The Red Kite Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 {{Lynn and Martin}} Very sad to read this news. I only met Maddie a couple of times but still have fond memories of caching with her when I came out of hospital. You must be devastated. Quote Link to comment
+wigglesworth Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 We always enjoyed meeting Maddie and she made us very welcome. She seemed to be genuinely fond of us and we know that had nothing to do with the dog biscuits we used to give her. Enjoy your memories Lynn and Martin and do not dwell on whatmight have been!! Jacqueline and Peter Quote Link to comment
+Jan and the Percey Boys Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 lynn - sorry to hear of your loss, you'll have to scare the cyclists now!!! Bob Quote Link to comment
+Mad H@ter Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 We're very sorry to hear of your loss, this is sad news indeed. Maddie will certainly be missed by many. Quote Link to comment
+PopUpPirate Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Never met you nor your Maddie, it's always sad to lose a hound though. WIP (Woof In Peace) Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 RIP Maddie. My thoughts are with the people she owned x Quote Link to comment
ipplepen Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 A dog is a dear friend indeed. Poppy and I send our thoughts to you. Quote Link to comment
+CANTOR CLAN Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Have only just seen this thread Paul and I have just lost our beloved collie Smudge this month at the grand old age of 16.However I lost my spaniel to cancer when she was only 6 and I know how awful the death of a beloved pet can be our thoughts are with you Quote Link to comment
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