31/03/2026
It’s been 20 years of rescuing animals, and every time one of my babies leaves, it takes another piece of my heart with them. You would think the pain would dull over time, but it never does. If anything, it deepens.
I always say each one is special — because they are. They come from abuse, neglect, abandonment… and yet transform into the most loving souls who bring purpose into my life in ways I can never explain.
But Maggie… Maggie was different.
In 2022, a kind woman found her wandering the streets — a dog who once belonged to someone, discarded like she meant nothing. And yet, the moment she came home, she chose love instantly. One hug, one warm meal — and she smiled, settled, and belonged. In true Maggie fashion, she even started using the cat litter box from day one.
Over time, Maggie became the heart of my home. She helped raise countless puppies and kittens, with a patience and calmness I have rarely seen.
She was the first dog I introduced to Inaya when she came home. And when Inaya started school, Maggie became so much more — a source of comfort for other children too.
Ms Almas fell in love with her instantly, and Maggie began going to school every morning, spending her days quietly spreading her magic. Anyone who met her felt it — that calm, almost human presence.
There will never be another Maggie.
And yet… it all happened so fast.
Her gentle nature meant she hid her pain. By the time we found out she was fighting a severe infection, it had already taken over. The tests showed acute kidney failure. We tried everything, but her body was shutting down too quickly.
Yesterday, I had to make the hardest decision a rescuer ever has to make.
To let her go… with dignity.
It still doesn’t feel real.
Maggie wasn’t just a rescue. She was a healer. A calm in chaos. A once-in-a-lifetime soul.
Thank you to Ms Almas and everyone at Academia Civitas for giving Maggie the most beautiful year of her life, full of love.
