In my “Winter Gathered” post I promised the story of Maggie, the adopted Golden who literally saved her human dad’s life. I have the inside scoop as the compiler of the organization’s newsletter. Now that it has been published, I feel free to bring you her story now.
Bill and Carol adopted Maggie from Homeward Bound last year. It was love at first sight, but they had no way of knowing what a huge impact she would have on their lives until last October.
Bill had taken Maggie for her morning constitution. They walk on a remote wetland trail that runs behind their home. It is a beautiful place for a nature walk, but not a good place for a medical emergency. Bill collapsed on the trail; Maggie sprang into action. Like something out of a Lassie episode, she ran up the trail, around the corner, and down the block where she found a neighbor walking his dog. Excitedly encouraging the neighbor to follow her, she led him to the trail and then sprinted down the length of it. When the neighbor turned the corner, he saw Maggie about 60 yards away, sitting next to an unconscious Bill.
Emergency responders were called. Bill was revived and rushed to the hospital; he flat-lined a total of three times before undergoing emergency surgery to implant a pacemaker. The urgency was so great that it was done under local anesthesia. Ouch. The surgeon informed Carol that they had acted just in the nick of time.
“Our wonderful new dog Maggie had saved his life. She is an angel from heaven and she is the reason that Bill is alive today.”~ Carol
I guess this is the universe leveling the score. Carol and Bill saved Maggie’s life and gave her a wonderful forever home. She probably just thought she was returning the favor.
There are other inspiring stories in the newsletter. If you care to visit, you will find it here. Enjoy.
Gardens For Goldens 
Wow, really awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
🙂 Pretty amazing girl!
Such an awesome story and so inspiring, showing what love can do. God Bless Bill, Carol and of course Maggie.
Two paws up to that! 🙂
What a wonderful story! Those Goldens give us way more than we give to them.
I don’t know…around here they get more than half the bed every night! Thanks for visiting. 🙂
GOOD GIRL MAGGIE!!!!!!!!!!!!! { Followed by a HUGE hug and many kisses…and yes of course much deserved petting! } Such a sweet story!
I will be sure to pass your hugs and kisses along!
I had to share this…I used Freshly Pressed…
THANK YOU for sharing 🙂 So happy to share Maggie’s story!
What an incredibly fantastic story. I have goose-bumps. Wasn’t Maggie just wonderful. I’m so glad she saved his life and that he saved her. All in all, it makes the world a better place.
Karma. Funny how that works, yes? 🙂
What an absolutely wonderful story. That is what your organization is all about – happy endings.
There are difficult moments in rescue as well, but these are the stories that keep us coming back 🙂
What a beautiful story! Love the happy ending and showcasing how amazing our canine friends can be.
This is why we have to spell W A L K around here – they are so much smarter than we sometimes give them credit for!
Absolutely!
What a beautiful girl, and what a great job she did. I’m glad her Dad is OK.
They certainly added a smarty to their family!
Such a pretty dog.
🙂