01/01/2026
🐾 Meet Maggie 🐾
11 weeks old | Female | Retriever mix (big & fluffy edition)
Maggie has been in our care since December 7, and in that short time she has already shown us just how resilient, joyful, and gentle she is.
When Maggie first arrived, it was clear something wasn’t quite right with her eyes. She was diagnosed with entropion, a condition where the eyelashes roll inward and irritate the eye. There was also concern about microphthalmia, which can affect eye size and vision. At the time, we didn’t know what her future might look like—whether she would need surgery or have vision limitations.
What Maggie needed most was time.
Four weeks later, the improvement has been nothing short of remarkable. Her eyes have continued to develop, her comfort has improved dramatically, and our veterinary team now has no concerns about her vision. At this point, the plan for her entropion is a “watch and wait” approach. She may never need surgery, and if she does, it will be addressed at the appropriate time.
Because of this medical history, Maggie’s adoption will be handled a little differently—and very thoughtfully.
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🩺 Adoption Details (Important)
Maggie’s adoption fee is $850 and includes:
• Her spay surgery
• Eye surgery if it is determined she requires it in the future
To ensure continuity of care:
• Maggie must be adopted locally
• Her adopter must be willing to return to our veterinary clinic in or near St. Thomas for her spay and any required eye procedure
• A reasonable driving distance to St. Thomas is required
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💕 Maggie’s Personality
Maggie is a sweet, thoughtful puppy with a big love for the outdoors. Rain, snow, sunshine—she’s happy in all of it. She enjoys people, but she truly thrives with other dogs and often seeks out canine companionship over human attention.
She currently lives with a resident dog named Phoebe, who has endless patience for puppies, and Maggie adores her.
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🐕 Quick Facts
• Breed: Retriever mix (likely retriever/LGD or another large, fluffy breed)
• Age: 11 weeks
• S*x: Female, intact
• Size: ~20 lbs and growing
• Energy Level: Typical puppy—plays hard, naps hard. Likely medium energy as an adult
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🏡 Home & Training
• Dogs: Does well with other dogs and would love a home with a canine companion
• Cats: Curious but respectful; currently coexisting well with dog-savvy cats
• Kids: Good with kids, but like all puppies, she’s still learning manners and has sharp little teeth
• Crate trained: Yes (overnights and some daytime)
• House training: In progress and doing well with routine and supervision
• Leash training: Not started yet—she’s just finishing early vaccinations
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🌿 Ideal Home for Maggie
• A large yard or rural property is a must
• Not suited for apartment or condo living
• A home that appreciates a puppy who loves fresh air, freedom to roam safely, and ideally, another dog to grow up with
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Maggie is growing into herself beautifully, and we’re excited to find her a home that matches her gentle spirit, outdoor heart, and thoughtful medical plan.
📩 Apply to adopt Maggie here:
https://form.jotform.com/243494963032258
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💛 What’s included in your adoption fee?
At Myrtle Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, we’re committed to ethical rescue and lifelong support. Every dog adopted from us comes with:
✅ Core vaccines
✅ Rabies vaccine (age dependent)
✅ 4DX test for heartworm & tick-borne diseases (age dependent)
✅ Flea, tick & heartworm prevention
✅ Parasite treatment
✅ Dental surgery if recommended by our veterinary partners (for adult/senior dogs)
✅ A session with a positive-reinforcement trainer
✅ Ongoing support from our team—because adoption is just the beginning
🐶 Adoption Fees:
• $850 — Adults (1–7 years), spayed/neutered
• $700 — Puppies, unaltered with a $200 rebate after spay/neuter
• $500 — Seniors (8+ years)
