Maggie’s path to safety and belonging was anything but simple. She, her mother, and her siblings were deliberately left behind in the woods near Joplin, Missouri, with no protection and no plan for survival.
The small family was forced to navigate fear, hunger, and constant uncertainty on their own, relying only on instinct and each other.
During a desperate search for food, Maggie slipped into a ditch by accident. In that instant, she was separated from her family and left behind.
Not long after, a passerby came across Maggie’s mother and the rest of the litter and brought them somewhere safe, unaware that one tiny pup was missing.
Alone in the ditch, Maggie waited. Frightened and confused, she stayed there, hoping her family would somehow return.
A Stranger Notices A Small Pup In Trouble
Maggie’s luck changed when another kind-hearted stranger spotted her and stepped in to help. Wanting to find her a future, he shared her photo and story on Facebook.
That post reached Hannah Baker, who felt drawn to Maggie immediately. After meeting her face to face, Baker knew leaving her behind was not an option.
Together with her fiancé, she made the decision to adopt Maggie and offer her the stability and love she had never known.
“I knew immediately she was the dog for us!” Baker told The Dodo.
Maggie adjusted quickly, soaking up affection and finding comfort with her new family. She grew close to her parents and soon developed a few routines that made her personality shine.
Daily walks became her absolute favorite activity, but only if both of her parents were there. For Maggie, the walk did not count unless everyone was together.
A Morning Routine Full Of Anticipation
At night, Maggie prefers curling up on the couch instead of sleeping in her mom’s bed. But mornings are a different story, especially when it comes to seeing her favorite person.
She walks up to the bedroom door and waits quietly, even though she is free to walk in whenever she wants.
With patience, she peeks inside, watching and listening for the familiar words that signal the start of her day.
“One morning, I woke up and saw her at the door and said, ‘Good morning,’ and she jumped up on the bed and has been doing it ever since. She essentially taught herself this,” Baker added.
As soon as she hears them, Maggie bounds onto the bed, tail wagging wildly as she snuggles in close beside her mom.
Once she has had her fill of morning affection, she is ready to take on the rest of the day with enthusiasm.
Baker adores this ritual and describes Maggie as “a very independent dog with a big personality.”
Today, Maggie is thriving in her Missouri home. Her days are filled with playtime, long walks, and the occasional pup cup treat.
Her joyful daily life is shared on her Instagram account, where followers love watching her spirited personality and affectionate nature shine.