Recognizing
Maddie: The Little Dog That Made These Adoptions Possible
Maddie was a
beloved Miniature Schnauzer whose unconditional love, devotion, loyalty and spirit
inspired her guardians to start a charitable foundation, Maddie's FundŽ, in her name.
Dave and Cheryl
Duffield fell in love with Maddie when she was only ten days old. "We held her
in our arms, and loved her immediately," says Dave. Over the course of their
ten years together, Dave remembers one special day. Playing with Maddie, he picked
her up and made the following promise: "If we ever make some money, I promise we will
give it back to you and your kind so others can be as happy as we are today."
Dave and Cheryl are
fulfilling their promise to Maddie. The Duffields don't want to make a big fuss over
their personal contribution, but they do want to honor their beloved dog and the special
bond they shared with her.
